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October 6, 2020
Let’s do our part as citizens and parents to make sure our youth understands the power they have to affect change! If you are eager to teach your kids how to use their voice and become civically engaged, take a gander at the books and resources we’ve been reading to our little ones.
September 29, 2020
In my quest to educate myself on privilege and systemic racism, Ijeoma Oluo's “So You Want to Talk About Race” blew my mind. Here are ten takeaways to help you approach conversations about race with co-workers, family, and anyone in between.
September 22, 2020
We’re seeing an uptick in companies giving employees time off to vote and encouraging civic engagement. As communicators, we have an opportunity to not only give employees a voice in the companies in which they work but also outside the workplace as they use their votes and time to create a better world.
September 15, 2020
HR pros have a lot of work to do, but we also have the chance to make real progress. We interviewed Angie Hamilton, founder of the HR Chique Group, to explore how HR can move beyond checking boxes and become change agents for equity in the workplace.
August 26, 2020
Whether you’re easing back into the office or still fully remote, employee onboarding matters. Port of Portland’s brilliant approach to welcoming new hires is packed with ideas for designing a more meaningful experience.
August 12, 2020
More than 50 years ago, Star Trek made its groundbreaking debut with a mission to “boldly go where no man has gone before” while breaking barriers and exploring themes that are especially relevant right now. Here are 6 lessons that Star Trek teaches us about how to lead in diversity, equity and inclusion.