By Rachel Barton The pandemic has affected every person on the planet. It is one of those rare things that we all have in common, although each of us will have experienced it in a different way. One thing is certain: whatever may have been said at the start, Covid-19 has not been a great […]Read More
By Aayat Ali Prior to the pandemic, the future of work seemed like a concept that would be a slow trickle over the next few years. Prior to the pandemic, the future of work seemed like a concept that would be a slow trickle over the next few years. But now, the workforce has been […]Read More
By Northwest Center Like many recent high school graduates, Emmett Larimer is living at home, applying for jobs, and dreaming of moving into an apartment with friends. What sets Larimer apart is a brain injury sustained at birth that left him with a rare seizure disorder that interferes with his communication abilities. This adds an […]Read More
By Dana Brownlee In response to recent Black Lives Matters demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, corporate America doubled down on its commitment to antiracism. Many issued statements of support for Black Lives Matter echoing sentiments and phraseology from How To Be an Antiracist author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Indeed, there seemed to be one […]Read More
By Laysha Ward The murder of George Floyd, just five miles from my Minneapolis home, sparked a new reckoning with systemic racism in the United States. Across the country — including in corporate America — people are seeking to better understand the disparities in education, home ownership, health, jobs, economic opportunity, law enforcement, and justice […]Read More
By Mita Mallick A few weeks into my first maternity leave, a former colleague and friend called to check in on me and my infant son, Jay. It had been a rough birth physically and happened in Manhattan, in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, which added to the stress. I welcomed her call, thankful to […]Read More
By Philippe Gomes And Marine Fournier The CIPD has described 2020 as a “monumental year” for HR. Many would say it has been one of the toughest and most challenging years ever. HR has had to redesign and reimagine the way it works within the workplace. As such, HR has seen greater agility, creativity and […]Read More
By Kooth As a result of the stigma still surrounding mental illness, some employees may feel reluctant to share their struggles and mental health problems can often go unrecognised. It’s not always easy to spot the signs of mental health illness so here are some signs to watch out for: Family Relationship Breakdowns Why is […]Read More
By Alexandra Kalev and Frank Dobbin In late September, Donald Trump ordered federal agencies and companies and universities with federal contracts to stop offering diversity training that addresses systemic racism and sexism. The Wall Street Journal reports that businesses are protesting President Trump’s order, arguing that it attacks free speech and undermines workplace equity. Whether it tramples on free speech […]Read More
By Lauren R. Locklear, Shannon G. Taylor, and Maureen L. Ambrose It can feel like there’s little to be grateful for these days. Many of us are stressed about our health, our finances, and our jobs and these worries can create a vicious downward spiral, impacting our physical and mental health, hurting our performance at work, and straining […]Read More
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