Deepen Diversity Conversations with Archetypes
What are diversity, equity, and inclusion? Diversity is a group of people who have unique differences. Surface-level diversity includes demographic traits such as gender, age, race, ethnicity, education level, etc., while deep-level diversity includes values, beliefs, and attitudes. Equity in the workplace is when all employees have access to the same opportunities such as a pay raise system. Workplace inclusion ensures that all […]
How do you Acquire Best Talent
Two questions to ask yourself about attracting the best talent is: Do employees enjoy working here? And, who knows about this company? Take Google for example. Thousands of applicants apply to Google every month. They know the company Google and they know that Google is a great place to work because they have a positive […]
The “New” Workforce ?
The recent work from home surge, reminded me of when personal computer use started gaining momentum in the 90s. I started thinking in two distinct avenues of thought. One avenue was the “old” way and the other was the “new” way. The question was can I do the same the “new” way and is it […]
How to Build a Pipeline of Skilled Employees
The United States is currently experiencing a skills gap. An apprenticeship program is a solution to the problem. Apprenticeship is a high quality career program that is industry-driven and helps the employer to prepare their future workforce. Apprentices train on-the-job while earning wages and taking educational courses. The benefits of an apprenticeship to the employer […]
6 Steps to Reopen Your Business Post COVID-19
Each state has a reopening plan that aligns with the Center for Disease Control guidelines. In addition, the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) has guidance for various industry sectors. Based on these guidelines, the following steps are recommended to plan for a successful reopening of your business. Ensure you have a flexible and compliant […]