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Why companies need to support working parents
Powerful. That is the one word I would use to sum up the Georgia March of Dimes (MOD) Partnership in Parenting event I attended last week. The event focus was “How Atlanta’s Top Companies are Supporting Working Parents” and was held at the beautiful King & Spalding building. Partnership in Parenting brings together individuals…
Read MoreDon’t leave your employees out of the profitability equation
After reading the article “The New Customer: Our Greatest Assets” from Staffing Industry Analysts, it made me think about my own experience in corporate America and the staffing industry specifically. And how making an employee feel like a person and not just a number has impacted my perception. The article puts emphasis on being…
Read MoreWhy employers should focus on employee mental health
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July. It is designed to bring awareness to the unique struggles of racial and ethnic minority communities regarding mental illness in the United States. According to the HHS Office of Minority Health (OMH), racial and ethnic minorities often suffer from poor mental health outcomes due…
Read MoreHappy Juneteenth: Our National Independence Day
Juneteenth is an often-misunderstood holiday because of its complicated history. Even in the Black community, we celebrate in different ways. So, let’s clear up some of the confusion. What is Juneteenth? The date June 19th is abbreviated as “Juneteenth.” Alternate titles include Black Independence Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, Juneteenth Independence Day and Juneteenth…
Read MoreHow to Include LGBTQ allyship into your DE&I efforts
“Don’t ask, don’t tell” was implemented in the military as a way to reduce any prejudice by forcing those in the LGBTQ community to keep their sexuality a secret. For some reason, that mindset translated to the corporate workforce. However, the amended version I’ve experienced is “Don’t ask, but let me tell you about my…
Read MoreWIT Forum inspires professional development with purpose
As a young female, who’s figuring out how to make her mark in the business world, the April Women in Technology (WIT) Forum was an encouraging and enriching event to attend. These events are designed to provide a unique opportunity for technology professionals in Atlanta at all levels to network and connect. Learning how…
Read More6 technologies inspired by the Deaf
I work with technology professionals every day. While I can’t code or configure, I use technology every day, just like most people. One thing I didn’t consider about the technology I enjoy, like texting, is why the technology was created in the first place. Technology is a tool to help us all accomplish difficult tasks…
Read MoreWhy you need moms in your workforce
Moms are amazing. I personally have accomplished way more as a Mom than I ever knew I could. Years ago, when I asked a friend of mine how balancing motherhood with working full time was going, she said something like, “it’s incredible how much you expand.” I didn’t quite know what she meant – until…
Read MoreHow to influence from any seat
How many of us have longed for a seat at the table? And how many of us view those seats as being limited only to those in leadership? Now, more than ever, it’s critical for employees to speak up and help shape our new world of work. Shifting priorities during the pandemic impacted all workers,…
Read MoreCelebrating the lesser-known figures in Black history
February is Black History Month. To celebrate, we want to share some of the key Black figures in history that you may not have heard of before. They may be lesser known, but their impact is still great. Here are just a few of these truly impressive and inspiring individuals.
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