Each year, when Mother’s Day comes around, I get slightly anxious. I am the mother of two amazing kids, with a loving and supporting husband. Yet I find myself sometimes dreading the actual celebration itself. The flowers are beautiful, the gifts are lovely, and breakfast in bed is perfect. But while Mother’s Day is a…
March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD) across the globe. It’s a day to recognize and acknowledge the incredible achievements of women socially, economically, culturally, and politically. And it’s both a cause for celebration and an opportunity to acknowledge how much work still remains to bring true equity for women everywhere. On this International Women’s…
In today’s increasingly multicultural and global workforce, employers know the importance of implementing dedicated diversity recruiting strategies. (Not to mention regularly refining them.) That is, execs at large-scale orgs like yours know improving diversity company-wide can lead to increased creativity, better decision-making, and a more vibrant company culture. As Employ SVP Customer Success Jessica Green…
In today’s fiercely competitive business climate, enterprise companies are constantly seeking fresh strategies to outpace rivals and carve out their distinctive edge. Building a diverse workforce is rarely considered one of these strategies. But, insights from leading large-scale orgs suggests it should be: Diversity, though often seen mainly (or solely) through the lens of social…
Building a truly diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is an ongoing endeavor for enterprises today. It’s far easier to realize this goal, however, when dedicated DEI initiatives are developed by leadership, human resources, talent acquisition, and hiring managers — and leverage employee input. Whether you’re a CHRO, talent leader, recruiter, or other business stakeholder, you…
Candidates today are more emboldened than ever to seek out roles and companies that match their own values. They want a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that affords equal opportunities to each team member and make people feel included in the success of the business. In fact, many candidates are now willing to pass on…
Organizations large and small that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continue to see the benefits in their business. Companies and workers benefit greatly from prioritizing a diverse culture of inclusion and support. It’s become a key metric for success that it’s now an evaluation category for the Fortune 500 list, reminding companies just how…
Improving and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in the workplace have drastically increased over the last several years, and for good reason. For too long, companies of all sizes had workforces that did not reflect the broader society in which they operated. In fact, building a diverse workforce is one of the most…
Diversity hiring has been an important topic for decades. And while much has changed over the years, the goal of creating a diverse and welcoming workforce remains elusive for many organizations. Today, the conversation has expanded from simple “diversity” to “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI). Yet companies are still grappling with some of the same questions…
A recent Harvard Business School study found that African American and Asian-American job applicants who mask their race on resumes get more job interviews. To help answer this, we asked hiring managers, recruiters, and business leaders for their insights. From training hiring managers and teams against recruitment bias to conducting blind skills challenges, there are several…
