Not long after the social-justice uprising following the death of George Floyd, I was on a video call with a group of leaders inspired to dismantle racism … Read more
Diversity & Inclusion Is Failing Us…Because We’re Failing at Diversity and Inclusi…
How many years have we been doing diversity and inclusion work? In the mid-1960s, Xerox CEO Joseph Wilson created the Xerox National Black Employees … Read more
5 Creative COVID-Proof Ways to Address Employee Wellbeing
Numerous companies are taking extra steps to support their employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are offering greater flexibility, providing … Read more
The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups
Diversity and inclusion was always important, but now it’s hot, meaning that people are paying attention to it like never before. Senior executives … Read more
You Cannot Solve Diversity Issues With Diversity Metrics
A new light has been shining on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the wake of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter … Read more
Take the “Work” Out of Teamwork to Build It Remotely
If somebody had asked me before this all started — and we know what “this” is — how I’d stay connected to my work family while sheltering in place during a … Read more
Is This the Death of the Office Breakroom?
It’s a new era for the American office. By both choice and circumstance, companies that previously would have never considered a remote workforce are … Read more
Encourage Work BFFs and See Retention Improve and Stress Decline
Friendship is an unparalleled force: It can forge ties in ways other methods of relationship-building — like networking, negotiations and strategic … Read more
There’s Real Value In Knowing Your Team’s Social Capital
Last year I stumbled upon an article in Institutional Investor with the following subtitle: “Have friends, will travel: an argument for the Social … Read more
6 Steps to Make Telecommuting Work For You
Does your company offer employees the option to work from a home office? There are a lot of reasons why this could be good for your business, even if it’s … Read more