Articles by Calvin Coffee

Gen Z and the Class of COVID-19: Retaining the next generation of workers
By connecting organizations with the values of Gen Z and the “Class of COVID-19,” talent leaders can provide the systems of support necessary to attract and retain top young talent far into the future.

Coaching managers elevates your organization
As the connective tissue of most organizations, supporting managers is more important than ever.

Paving the way to a sustainable future through culture
As CHRO of Fluence, Larissa Cerqueira helps build a mission-driven culture for sustainability.

Into the metaverse: What does it hold for the future of L&D?
Leading organizations find better retention, skills and engagement for their employees in the metaverse.

Women’s leadership organizations are filling the power gap
To ensure women are supported with the networks and tools for successful career growth and close the power gap, leaders must think outside of the limits of their organization.

Video: How to retain diverse talent
Deanna Singh, a champion for marginalized communities and author of "Actions Speak Louder," explains why underrepresented groups are leaving jobs and the value of inclusivity in retention plans.

Video: Leadership lessons from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Gordon Schmidt and Sy Islam, authors of "Leaders Assemble! Leadership in the Marvel Cinematic Universe," share lessons from Earth's mightiest heroes and provide easy ways to talk about evidence-based leadership concepts and challenges.

Ghosting is spooking the workplace
With the new makeup of the hybrid workplace, it's more important than ever to build strong and healthy relationships with talent, from entry-level and beyond, so employees feel connected to their work through a healthy company culture.

Leading by listening
As head of talent management at Invitae, Jewel Celestine uses her people-first approach to tailor programs to the exact needs of the organization and its people.

Video: Reduce technical barriers and improve engagement with AI systems
Sameer Maskey, CEO and founder of FuseMachines, says talent leaders can use AI systems to make the future of work more equitable.

Case study: How MakeShift’s ReMind program heals through creativity
This community health organization is working to alleviate the impact of trauma-heavy professions by providing employees a “creative first aid kit” of therapeutic activities.

Case study: Growing culture and engagement with StartOrganic
The StartOrganic employee gardening program allows talent leaders to align sustainability goals and wellness program offerings in the new hybrid workplace.

Supporting employees through long-lasting pandemic effects
Talent leaders must understand and manage the long-term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on the workforce.

Leading from the dance floor
Zoominfo’s senior director of global talent, John Gilleeny, excels at building programs that underscore the organization’s vision, promote growth and aid employees in their careers.

The $8.5 trillion dollar skills gap: How learning leaders must address it through talent and tech
The largely reported 85-million-person talent deficit by 2030 highlights the role that future human talent will play alongside technology that replaces bad jobs and helps upskill and reskill workers in the future of work.