Free expression has not always been welcomed in the workplace. Traditional, highly structured corporate hierarchies instilled fear of repercussions, and in the absence of open reassurance, workers were inclined to choose the safety of silence. Now, as business leaders make concerted and ongoing efforts to instill psychological safety, employees are increasingly inclined to share their …
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 race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status — and business and industry …
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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 year. While most organizations have good intentions, they don’t always translate to the realities of …
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The right job can unlock something that you didn’t even know you were passionate about. That’s what happened to Erika Hillman. We’ll let her share her story. Back in 2021, I was living in Florida where I worked at Disney World in a few different roles. I worked in a restaurant as a Hostess, I …
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