HR Corner
Building an Inclusive Environment Requires Effort
Building an inclusive environment requires more than just celebrating diversity events each month. In fact, it’s just the tip of the iceberg. However, on a positive note, it’s a start. Educating others about events with which they may not be familiar creates awareness and curiosity.
Mental Well-Being Matters in the Workplace
Mental well-being should be at the forefront of all organizations. Having access to more robust resources is great, but talking about mental health, hosting workshops, and hosting seminars outlining what is actually available to employees is the key.
5 Tips on Nurturing Current Talent
Recruiting top talent can be challenging in today’s market. Nurturing that talent is important for growth and retention. See the four tips that will assist organizations in their retention efforts.
The Importance of Celebrating Diversity
As human beings, we are all unique, and we each bring something different to the table in the workplace. It is normal to stick to “what we know” or “our own truth,” but education and vulnerability is necessary to open doors, grow teams, and create positive organizational cultures.
The Importance of Recognizing and Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth was installed as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021, by the President of the United States, Joe Biden. Each year, June 19th will be recognized as Juneteenth – Monday, June 19th, in 2023. Juneteenth is the American holiday where we celebrate the end of enslavement in the United States.
June is Pride Month!
In most places, Pride Month is celebrated in June each year, in commemoration of its roots in the Stonewall Riots of June 1969. For anyone who does not know the history, “The Stonewall Riots, also called the Stonewall Uprising, began in the early hours of June 28, 1969, when New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club located in Greenwich Village in New York City.
Do You Belong or are you Just Included?
Have you ever been included in a workplace group or meeting but you do not feel that you truly belong? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Oftentimes, the belonging piece is overlooked.