It’s 2020, and recent events in our country have reopened discussions about racism in the United States. This racism exists everywhere, even at work. In fact, most complaints processed by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are racially-based, and yet only 15% of those cases end in success for the employee. Here are some resources and other things to keep in mind to help you build a more inclusive workplace.
Read MoreAlmost half (45%) of the US workforce say they have a “side hustle” outside of their regular job. Traditionally, this doesn’t sit well with employers. They’re afraid the employee would be distracted or leave their company. The reality is that the best employees I’ve ever had were freelancers. Here’s why you should hire employees that have a side hustle, and how to support them.
Read MoreWith everything going on in the world lately surrounding COVID-19 and avoiding its spread through social distancing, working from home is becoming more and more relevant. Studies show that employers that offer this flexibility to their team members will see an increase in productivity. If you’re a team leader that is nervous about being asked to work from home, here are some pointers to put your mind at ease.
Read MoreLet’s face it: asking for a raise can be super uncomfortable. We’ve been conditioned to avoid talking about money in our work culture. However, in order to help decrease the gender pay gap, it’s so important for women to ask for that raise each and every year. Learn how to prepare for your annual performance review so that you can confidently earn that raise!
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