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Rethinking progress: An alternative approach to pursuing ‘bigger/more’ goals
Inclusion and belonging require intentional maintenance.

Coaching managers on having compassionate conversations about race
Use this framework for talking about tough identity issues.

Clearing the runway for women in your organization
Here are six ways to support women who want to grow within their organization.

Minimize biased ratings this performance reviews season
Lean on anti-bias principles as a guide for your managers and leaders.

Prioritizing mental health in the workplace? It starts with harassment prevention
Talent leaders must protect employees from harm and embrace harassment prevention as one of the key ways this can be accomplished.

The antidote to quiet quitting: Rightsizing job descriptions
If we do not take action to meet our employees’ needs and respect their rights to holistic, well-rounded lives, they will first disengage, then leave.

Spearhead career growth for high-potential women through sponsorships
HR professionals must remain intentional about the setup – and makeup – of any sponsorship program they establish.

The forgotten people: DEI and socioeconomic class
Socioeconomic class must be addressed as a critical part of an organization’s DEI efforts. Here are a few strategies for including it in your DEI planning.

Latiné or Latinx? Disabled person or person with a disability? How to help employees keep up with the changing language
Language guidelines that are broadly applicable, human-centered and easy to remember offer the most potential upside for compassionate and informed conversation.

Uncovering high-potential employees within your organization – and furthering that growth with ease
Here are a few points to consider when evaluating if or when it’s time to broach the topic of potential with an employee.

Managers can make or break your DEI strategy: Here’s how to engage them in success
Above all others, managers are in a pivotal position to make DEI work. Here are a few pre-emptive actions you can take to position managers as an asset to your DEI strategy rather than a detractor.

Beating burnout in your organization
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted plenty of burnout-related issues within organizations that were previously easy to ignore, but this disruption can be a boon for companies and HR leaders willing to commit to introspection and change.

Managers and their unique DEI needs
Follow these seven basic strategies to empower managers to play a central role in the DEI journey.

How to make hybrid meetings more inclusive
Meetings are key interaction points that require special care and attention—and achieving success can be particularly tricky in a hybrid environment.

Agility, stretch assignments and mentorship: Providing women with visibility and leadership opportunities
HR managers can build a culture that supports women’s advancement and corporate success by implementing strategies to amp up career development.