The events of Jan. 6 took many people by surprise. Yet investigations into the social media activity of those plotting and participating in the infiltration of the Capitol showed the warning signals were literally and…
Talent
DiversityInc’s Recruitment and Hiring Playbook: Fair Hiring Practices
If you are feeling exhausted after reading part one and part two of this playbook, you have an idea of how much work goes into hiring diverse candidates. It’s no easy feat, and it’s constantly…
Stemming the Tide: How to Retain Diverse Employees in the Great Resignation
As we enter the final stretch of 2021, many businesses have focused on how to move forward in the wake of what has come to be known as the “Great Resignation.” In July 2021 alone,…
The Evolution of Diversity Department Team Structures Continues in 2021: Direct Reports to the CDO
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Guide to Diversity Department Structures” is designed to help you gain an understanding of how diversity departments are evolving over time. From their role as a strategic business partner to the day-to-day…
Is Your Contingent Talent Strategy Derailing Workforce Diversity at Your Company?
In the wake of Black Lives Matter and other social justice movements, many companies made bold commitments to expand and improve their diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives. While organizations have made important strides for their…
The Evolution of Diversity Department Team Structures Continues in 2021: The Importance and Influence of the CDO
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Guide to Diversity Department Structures” is designed to help you gain an understanding of how diversity departments are evolving over time. From their role as a strategic business partner to the day-to-day…
DiversityInc’s Recruitment and Hiring Playbook: 4 Strategies to Effectively Source Diverse Candidates and Build an Inclusive Pipeline
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Recruitment and Hiring Playbook” is an insider’s guide for talent acquisition teams that provides insights on fair hiring practices, as well as tips on organizational support and accountability. Read part one here…
Naming the Opportunity of Diversity 2.0
In the corporate world, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has evolved in the last decade. We’ve come from the days of Diversity 1.0, where advocates and communities made arguments for the “business case for diversity”…
Developing Best-in-Class Mentorship and Sponsorship Programs
Whatever trajectory someone takes in their career or the experiences they gather along the way, the people they grow relationships with will ultimately play a vital role in their development and success. Two roles often…
TIAA’s Angie Wesley on 5 Ways To Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce of the Future
The U.S. job market is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Wages are on the rise, and companies added more than 850,000 jobs in June of this year. This is great news for job seekers,…
DiversityInc’s Recruitment and Hiring Playbook: 5 Essential Steps for Improving and Promoting ‘Diversity Brand Equity’
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Recruitment and Hiring Playbook” is an insider’s guide for talent acquisition teams that provides insights on fair hiring practices, as well as tips on organizational support and accountability. Check back soon for…
Minority-Serving Institutions and How They Help Your Company Recruit Talented and Diverse Employees
With a recent focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace in the wake of racial injustice issues in the U.S., many organizations have turned their attention to recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates. One…
Tips for Creating Inclusive Job Listings — From an Executive Recruiter
The COVID-19 pandemic cost the U.S. an estimated 22 million jobs, but recovery appears on the horizon. As job boards once again begin to flood with listings and eager jobseekers, it’s important for companies to…
How Upskilling and Company Culture are Intertwined
Upskilling, the process of teaching existing employees new skills to aid them in their work, not only expands the capabilities of your workforce but also creates a company culture where professionals are encouraged to be…
For Leaders: How to Give Constructive, Compassionate Feedback
Performance reviews have a reputation of being tense for both those receiving feedback and the reviewer. At the end of an unusually chaotic year, reviews may feel even less welcome. But giving feedback is a…