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With the release of the first live-action Barbie film, Barbie is finally getting the attention she deserves. The summer box-office hit brings Barbie into the real world, where she presents us with a fresh take on diversity and empowerment for the recruiting sector. Mattel was hesitant about the film at first. The brand has worked […]
In today’s business world, inclusivity is more than a value—it’s an essential part of a sound business strategy. A recent McKinsey and Company report shows that companies that build diverse executive teams by focusing on gender inclusivity are 25% more likely to outperform those that don’t financially. For those that build ethnically diverse teams, the […]
Bleisure travel has become a popular trend in the business world, offering professionals the opportunity to blend work and leisure seamlessly. Bleisure can help create better work/life balance for employees. It can promote employee satisfaction and result in a more engaged, productive, and loyal workforce and is a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top […]
Extensive media attention has been given to how difficult it’s been for businesses around the country to find and hire workers. Additionally, you’ve likely had a personal experience reading the “help wanted” signs at various retail or hospitality services while standing in a long line or waiting for food. Various economic and social conditions have […]
Employers are constantly looking for ways to augment their benefits packages to help their employees be happy and productive. Yet, there’s one major population that is often overlooked: employees with migraine. One in six U.S. workers live with migraine disease, so most employers have multiple team members who are affected, and there is a lot […]
For over 25 years now, I have been consulting with companies about diversity and inclusion. This was long before the word “equity” was included. I’ve watched the concepts go from apathy to mild interest to the hottest internal HR and community initiatives that brought the word “equity” into the mix to now diversity, equity, and […]
It’s no secret that the key to living a happy, healthy, and long life is to foster a sense of community and quality relationships with friends, family, and loved ones. This approach was described in a recent New York Times piece from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy in which he opined on the loneliness […]
Today’s labor market has been trending positive, with 339,000 jobs added in May, but coming out of the pandemic, employees are reevaluating their priorities and seeking more fulfillment in their professional and personal lives. In a Greenhouse survey of 1,500 employees last year, nearly half of all respondents reported rejecting job offers after negative interview […]
As the modern workforce becomes more financially savvy and forward-thinking, employers are recognizing the value of offering comprehensive benefit packages that extend beyond traditional healthcare and retirement plans. Estate planning is one such benefit that’s gaining popularity among both employers and employees alike. Keep reading to explore why estate planning is a cutting-edge strategy that […]
Job unhappiness is at an all-time high, according to Gallup’s State of the Workplace. The same report found that working women in the United States are among the most stressed employees on the planet. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the “Great Resignation,” roughly 1 million women are missing from the workforce nationwide. […]