Search results for: “blog”

  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Plan for Productivity

    Flexible Work Arrangements: Plan for Productivity

    It’s a much-debated topic and a growing trend, but most companies still don’t seem to take a deliberate approach to flexible work arrangements. Instead, they just offer a vague middle ground of “flexible work arrangements” on a case by case basis. There are strong arguments for encouraging remote working and, conversely, arguments for bringing everyone…

  • Living Corporate: Media as Mentorship [336 words]

    Living Corporate: Media as Mentorship [336 words]

    I often ask my audiences, “What perspectives does your network IGGNORE?” If you’ve read Network Beyond Bias or attended one of my programs, you know that “IGGNORE” is an acronym that represents different aspects of diversity. One great way to learn from different perspectives is to seek out media from non-traditional sources. You can even think…

  • Status Quo: How Male Allies Can Effect Change

    Status Quo: How Male Allies Can Effect Change

    I happened to be visiting a city recently where I had family and a couple of meetings. Between engagements, I stopped for some lunch and sat outside to enjoy the beautiful weather. While I was sitting on a bench in a surprisingly not-so-clean park, a gust of wind lifted up my napkin. As it danced…

  • Welcoming LGBTQ+ Employees: 6 Strategies [364 words]

    Welcoming LGBTQ+ Employees: 6 Strategies [364 words]

    Why Should Companies Show They Value LGBTQ+ Employees? Employers know that employees need to bring their full selves to work if they are to contribute at the highest levels. At the same time, research tells us that half of LGBTQ employees are still in the closet at work. (Source: Human Rights Campaign).  Many companies have created Resource…

  • Job Descriptions: Focus on Activities [1201 words]

    Job Descriptions: Focus on Activities [1201 words]

    In response to a recent Lead at Any Level® post regarding job descriptions that attract diverse candidates, Omer Molad at Vervoe offers the following additional advice. (Editor’s note: This content originally appeared on the Vervoe blog and has been republished here at the request of the author.) Here’s how to write a job description that will attract…