Employee Resource Groups, also known as affinity groups or diversity groups, are voluntary, employee-led organizations within a company that focus on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. These groups are typically formed around shared characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, gender, …
As college students from diverse backgrounds enter the job market, they are often confronted with unique challenges not faced by their non-diverse counterparts. While the job search process can be difficult for anyone, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) …
In 1962, the iconic, notorious and celebrated civil rights leader Malcolm X stated that the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. When he made that statement, Black women experienced every degradation imaginable in the United States. Progressivism …
With remote work becoming the new normal for most companies, employees recognize the overall benefits of working from home– like having more time to spend with family and less time commuting, for example. However, for many Black employees, working from …
In recent years, organizations have been looking to hire diverse candidates in order to portray a strong global outlook in a workforce made up of various different ethnicities, races, sexes, and religions.
Companies understand how important it is to have diversity within …
Despite it being an area infamous for violence and discrimination, Kamilah Brewton is proud of where she comes from.
“I smile when I say that I’m from the South Side of Chicago because it’s contributed to my survival and grit,” …
Corporate hiring managers no longer need to argue the case for diversity. Data from the Pew Research Center suggests that eight-in-ten Americans value racial and ethnic diversity in the workplace, with 45% of survey respondents citing diverse perspectives and equal …
You’ve just finished a long job search. You wrote and rewrote your resume, went through rounds of interviews, and, finally, you got an offer!
However, there’s one more important step to consider before you finish your job search – and it’s …
One of the most common mistakes we see early-career professionals make when negotiating is focusing too singularly on base salary. While it’s an important part of your compensation (and very likely one you should negotiate!) – there are many other …
For young Black professionals, there are many unspoken rules about navigating the workplace. And when there aren’t many people around who look like you, mapping out a success plan for your career can be challenging. In 2021, Black Americans made …
