Countless companies pride themselves on being inclusive, loving, and the pinnacle of diversity in the community. What if they were wrong? More than ever, companies are offering social goods as a part of their campaign for reaching millennials and retaining them in the workplace. However, this step towards social change is not swaying millennial employees. […]
It’s no secret that employee engagement is a huge issue in today’s workplace. A recent study by Gallup found that only about one-third of American employees are engaged at work –– meaning only a small fragment of your workforce is truly invested in their jobs. I know. This is not exactly what you wanted to […]
Inclusion and belonging are two of the most important values a business can uphold. They create a sense of community and connection among employees, customers, and partners. And they send a clear message that everyone is welcome and valued. But despite the importance of inclusion and belonging, too many businesses still struggle with how to […]
As a business leader, you may wonder how to manage Generation Z. This generation, born between 1996 and 2010, is the most diverse, technologically savvy, and educated generation yet. And they are quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the workforce. Now, this is not to say that they’re difficult personality-wise; they’re actually […]
Corporations have come a long way regarding DEI training, but few leaders are equipped to see the signs of ageism in their workplace. Or have any idea what to do when they witness this form of discrimination firsthand. Think about it, how many times have you heard millennials being written off as lazy, entitled, or […]
When safe spaces became popularized, many opponents argued that they encroached on academic freedom and sheltered students from differing perspectives. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Millions of students, especially minority students, thrived within these inclusive spaces when they became popular on college campuses. They provided everyone the opportunity the chance to debate, learn from one another, […]
So, you want to create an inclusive company? Stop saying that you have a “gay” friend or a “black” friend. Whenever I open a conversation on race, this is usually the first response I receive. It’s like a gut reaction and then a long pause. This long note of silence is a blast for me. […]
Millennials might have been brought up on Hey Arnold, Fruity Pebbles, and TGIF, but Generation Z was not raised in the same setting or safety. Generation Z cannot remember when they could enter a classroom and not fear for their life. Millennials experienced an extensive recession, the start of the war, and the resurgence of […]
Becoming a better leader is all about taking action––and part of that action is adding certain books to your library. It’s not enough to want to change or make an impact. You need to be willing to put in the work. And that means pulling up Amazon.com and adding some books to your cart. If you’ve […]
Being a manager is like being a superhero––you don your cape and tights and pray that when you fall on the shoulders of your team, you can fly. And sometimes, you brace for the fall––the flat on your face fall. You do everything you can to motivate your team, but it isn’t easy to be […]