No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. But just because problems don’t get discussed openly, doesn't mean problems don’t exist. This is especially true in the workplace where employees might be afraid of giving their boss bad…
Recent movement toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is encouraging for historically overlooked talent pools and employers who recognize the value diversity brings to the workplace. Life and work experience are affected by a broad range of factors — including…
Most businesses and their employees agree that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is an important workplace issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, a recent Glassdoor study showed that 76% of employees and job seekers care about a diverse…
The pandemic and its resulting chaos changed the definition of “normal” in the workplace. Now, the “return to work” shift has many HR managers and employers looking to redesign work models to better care for the mental and physical health…
Racial justice took center stage in 2020 as the Black Lives Matter movement shone a spotlight on the injustices facing African Americans. Employers took note and many are revisiting stale diversity-in-hiring policies established well before the events of the past…
According to federal health data, there are 61 million adults in the United States living with a disability. That’s 26% of Americans. Manufacturing companies can benefit from inclusive hiring; it can improve your finances, fuel innovation and even help you…
The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are clear. Recent research has shown diverse businesses are more likely to achieve higher profits, attract top candidates, improve employee satisfaction and fuel innovation. Gender and race are two common areas…
The more diverse your team is, the better your business outcomes can be. According to a January 2018 report by McKinsey & Company, inclusive hiring can lead to results like these: Companies with more gender diversity at the executive level…
A year ago, Jonathan Conway made some decisions that took him out of the workforce for eight months. Because of this, he thought he would have limited success finding employment – even though he had experience with basic maintenance, and…
For hirers in the manufacturing industry, the demand for skilled and talented workers has never been higher. According to a 2019 report by Gallup, more than 2 million skilled workers are currently needed in United States manufacturing industries like aerospace…
Suliana Holokaukau quit her job as a Barista—without another lined up—to remove herself from a work environment that kept her on edge. I had been working in the food industry for three or four years. At first, I loved it. I’ve worked at fast food places and other mom-and-pop shops. But it got to a … Continue Reading
