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By Puneet Sandhu For most of my career, I thought I’d been lucky enough to steer clear of toxic work environments. Of course, I knew toxic organizations existed, and I knew to avoid them at all costs—theoretically. But it was many years before I learned to recognize what toxic workplaces actually looked like. Once I did, I realized that I had in fact worked in some of them myself. I just didn’t realize it at the time because I’d assumed that I was the problem—my work wasn’t strategic enough, I didn’t have management potential, or I wasn’t ready for that promotion—rather than the organizations where I’d worked. Read More Here. Image by benzoix
  By Katherine W. Phillips The first thing to acknowledge about diversity is that it can be difficult. In the U.S., where the dialogue of inclusion is relatively advanced, even the mention of the word “diversity” can lead to anxiety and conflict. Supreme Court justices disagree on the virtues of diversity and the means for achieving it. Corporations spend billions of dollars to attract and manage diversity both internally and externally, yet they still face discrimination lawsuits, and the leadership ranks of the business world remain predominantly white and male. Read More Here Image by rawpixel
By Anne Welsh Mcnulty Don’t underestimate the power of women connecting and supporting each other at work. As my experiences from being a rookie accountant to a managing director at an investment bank have taught me, conversations between women have massive benefits for the individual and the organization. When I graduated college in the 1970s, I believed that women would quickly achieve parity at all levels of professional life now that we had “arrived” — I viewed the lack of women at the top as more of a “pipeline” problem, not a cultural one. But the support I expected to find from female colleagues — the feeling of sisterhood in this mission — rarely survived first contact within the workplace. Read More Here. Image by freepik
By Robert Livingston Intractable as it seems, the problem of racism in the workplace can be effectively addressed with the right information, incentives, and investment. Corporate leaders may not be able to change the world, but they can certainly change their world. Organizations are relatively small, autonomous entities that afford leaders a high level of control over cultural norms and procedural rules, making them ideal places to develop policies and practices that promote racial equity. In this article, I’ll offer a practical road map for making profound and sustainable progress toward that goal.   I’ve devoted much of my academic career to the study of diversity, leadership, and social justice, and over the years I’ve consulted on these topics with scores of Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, nonprofits, and municipalities. Often, these organizations have called me in because they are in crisis and suffering—they just want a quick fix to stop the pain. But that’s akin to asking a physician to write a prescription without first understanding the patient’s underlying health condition. Enduring, long-term solutions usually require more than just a pill. Organizations and societies alike must resist the impulse to seek immediate relief for the symptoms, and instead focus on the disease. Otherwise they run the risk of a recurring ailment. Read More Here. Image by rawpixel.com
By Nickel Terry Ellis CNN  —  Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have come under attack in American boardrooms, state legislatures and college campuses – and now broadly across the federal government. President Donald Trump hours after swearing in this week began making good on promises to wage a war against such policies , inking an executive order banning efforts such as “environmental justice programs,” “equity initiatives” and DEI considerations in federal hiring. The fledgling Republican White House also ordered employees of federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility offices to be put on paid administrative leave . And DEI is in the crosshairs of Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, led by billionaire Elon Musk , who last year called DEI “just another word for racism.” Read More Here. Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik
By National Museum of African American History & Culture On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law, designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first introduced just four days after his assassination on April 4, 1968. Still, it would take 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for the holiday to be approved by the federal government and an additional 17 years for it to be recognized in all 50 states. Today, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities. Read More Here. Image by djvstock on Freepik
By Caroline Forsey A good employee, for instance, gets raises, promotions, and praise from managers. She is often a role model for her peers, gets selected for unique projects, and makes the whole work thing look easy.But what does it mean to be a good employee? And what skills can you work on developing to ensure you're considered a good — or even great — employee at your own company?Here, I spoke with HubSpot employees and managers to determine the soft skills required to be a good employee in any role, to ensure you're earning some of those perks we discussed earlier. Let's dive in. Read More Here. Image by benzoix on Freepik
By University of Nebraska University Health Center   It’s no secret that finals can be a stressful time for most students. Add the stress of a pandemic, and it can feel downright overwhelming. If this describes what you’re feeling, you are not alone. Although it’s not a cure-all, there are some steps you can take to help you manage your stress as you prepare for finals week. The psychiatric professionals at the University Health Center help students with these concerns all the time. Here are five of their tried-and-true tips you can apply to your life to help you have a successful finals week: Read More Here. Image by wayhomestudio on Freepik
By Indeed Editoria l Team Strong leadership practices are relevant to any workplace. Leaders who prove their commitment to an organization and team members can positively impact those they lead. Understanding more about what commitment in leadership means and how it can be applied in the workplace can help grow your skills as a leader. In this article, we explain the meaning and importance of committed leadership and provide tips you can apply to your own management style. Read More Here. Image by benzoix on Freepik