Blogs
Blog: Overcoming Unconscious bias
Biases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another's unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor's degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have won awards for their practice in said field. What do they look like to you? Did you picture the Black woman who is the director of operations for Auburn University’s women’s basketball this season?
Published by Wishing Out Loud. Read here
Blog: Three Ways Social Wellness Can Enhance Remote Work Environments
While the term "social wellness" may be new and possibly unfamiliar, the concept is not. Think of social wellness as a sense of community, belonging and personal well-being. Work is one type of community, and with the amount of time that most of us spend working, doing so in isolation is challenging and, as health care experts have noted, can even be detrimental to your health. According to a study by U.S. Census Bureau, surveys reveal that around 60% of people in the U.S. right now report feeling lonely and isolated. Employees working remotely may feel disconnected, which can impact their overall well-being and productivity. However, by prioritizing social wellness in these environments, organizations can create a positive and supportive atmosphere for their teams.
Published by Bernadette Davis Communications. Read here
Blog: Looking beyond tokenism
In part one, we talked about how sharing impactful, authentic, and inclusive storytelling about employees can foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. With the positive intent to highlight personal stories to celebrate employees, some firms in their enthusiasm may risk being accused of tokenism.
Published by Wishing Out Loud. Read here
Blog: Juneteenth in America: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
In the last few decades, more and more people have been introduced to Juneteenth to mark the day on June 19, 1865, when federal troops informed enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free and had been for more than two years. Their celebration became an annual event across the country and was made a federal holiday last year.
Published by Bernadette Davis Communications. Read here
Blog: Summer drug use
Summer is a time full of laughs, vacations and extra-long days. Kids are out of school with copious amounts of free time, but what will they do with it? Many will stay in playing video games, some will go to the pool or try a new sport but there are some who will indulge in drug-use for the first time.
Workforce Takeover: Does Generation z have what it takes?
It was Thanksgiving and I looked around the table at my family digging ditches in their plates stacked with food. They were talking about technology and saddened that things couldn’t go back to the way they used to be. I started to speak, but my uncle said, “It’s these millennials. Alesa’s generation can’t live without it.” The thing I couldn’t get out of my head is that I’m not a millennial. I’m Generation Z.