As employees battle burnout, isolation and the temptation to move onto a new challenge, paid time off (PTO) policies are one of the benefits that can turn heads or create loyalty for those considering participation…
Work/Life
Citizens’ Mike Sebring on Inclusive Work Cultures and the Importance of Belonging
As the concept of belonging becomes more mainstream in corporate settings, I am constantly reflecting on how powerful a single moment can be in changing someone’s life. All it takes is one inclusive or exclusionary…
5 Secrets for Success in Corporate America with Sonji Jacobs of Cox Enterprises
Sonji Jacobs is vice president of corporate communications and public relations at Cox Enterprises (Cox Communications, a subsidiary, ranked No. 17 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2020). A native New…
Lessons Learned from a “Conversation with Stacey Abrams”
On Feb. 19, 2020, Stacey Abrams participated in a discussion with Benjamin Todd Jealous, Rhodes Scholar and former president and CEO of the NAACP. The talk was sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, where Jealous…
A 4-Day Workweek: Why Don’t We Have It Yet?
Conversations about shortening the workweek to four days have been popping up for decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic has offered an opportunity for leaders around the world to reconsider the benefits of a four-day workweek….
Supporting Our Emotional and Physical Needs in Uncertain Times
During DiversityInc’s Nov. 4 Women of Color and Their Allies event, Dr. Robyn Jones, senior medical director of women’s health at Johnson & Johnson and Laura Long, Vice President of Operations, Performance and Compliance, National…
WATCH: Marriott’s Nicole Dollison Blake: Self-Care Can Lead to Improved Professional Performance
Nicole Dollison Blake, Director of Global University Programs at Marriott International, speaks about personal and professional development contributing to the care of the “whole person.”
PwC’s Mike Fenlon Shares Insight on Supporting Teams Remotely During COVID-19
As businesses surpass the one-month mark of mandatory work-from-home orders due to the coronavirus, teams are adjusting to a new normal. But for many companies that don’t typically collaborate virtually, this adjustment is an ongoing…
5 Tips to Stay Productive and Mentally, Emotionally Strong While Working from Home
Working from home has taken on a whole new meaning since the arrival of the coronavirus. Employees who have the ability of working from home now are, which presents its own set of unique challenges. There…
White Women Who are Intentional Allies to Women of Color, Part II
In our second installment of White Women Who are Intentional Allies to Women of Color, Karyn Twaronite (Partner, EY Global and Americas Diversity & Inclusiveness Officer; Member of Executive Committee, Ernst & Young LLP) shared…
Judy Chen of Marriott International: How to Become a High-Potential Employee
The VP & Associate Finance Business Partner for Global Sales and Revenue Strategy and Solutions Organizations in BMSC shares strategies for personal and professional success.
Johnson & Johnson’s Geralyn Giorgio Talks Mental Balance in the Workplace
Giorgio, a Change Communications Lead for Johnson & Johnson talks openly about her struggle with depression and how having a supportive manager helps to manage the stresses of work and personal life. Produced by:…
‘Game of Thrones’ Star is Happy Her Natural Hair Stands Out
“My hair is a part of my mixed-race heritage. It’s a part of me,” said Nathalie Emmanuel.
Audio: How to Balance Work and Family Members With Special Needs
PwC’s Brad Hopton discusses how to balance work and family members with special needs. Hopton advises to bring your whole self and not compartmentalize personal life vs. professional life because the two will cross over.
Audio: How to Manage Work and Home After Maternity Leave
PwC’s Liz Taishoff Sweigart discusses how she managed work and home after returning to the firm after maternity leave. Sweigart also gives advice on how moms and dads must “get comfortable with their new normal.”