What if a third of your workforce walked out the door tomorrow? A new survey by Bankrate suggests that over 37% of employees say they’ll be looking for a new job in the next twelve months. With the high cost of voluntary turnover, organizations need to reconsider how to create high-integrity workplaces and cultures where employees …
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As you reflect on events over the last 18 months, what is top of mind? Besides Covid-19, we are reminded of political unrest, cyberattacks, natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, fires, etc.), Afghanistan US withdrawal, climate change, supply chain disruptions and ongoing racial and social justice issues. This is not a very upbeat list, so we need …
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Harriet Tubman showed remarkable courage as a servant leader; she led more than three hundred fellow slaves to freedom after first escaping herself. Not content to simply enjoy her own freedom, she journeyed back into slave territory 19 times to guide friends, family and strangers to freedom. Servant leaders today, who follow Ms. Tubman’s stellar …
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Diversity awareness is at an all-time high, and recent events have demonstrated that creating a diverse and safe workplace is every leader’s responsibility. Unfortunately, as stated in a recent report, Elevating Equity: The Real Story of Diversity and Inclusion, 80% of companies are just going through the motions and not holding leaders accountable. While most …
As a nation, our differences create a rich tapestry of influences, innovations, insights and perspectives. Yet all around us, we see increasing attacks on Asian Americans, Blacks, Hispanics and people of differing religions and cultures. Many of our colleagues, family members and friends live in fear, anxiety and uncertainty. Some might say, “We’re doing better …
Most organizations work diligently to recruit a diverse workforce, with a range of ages, abilities, ethnicities, religions and worldviews. Identifying and hiring talent with such diverse backgrounds and characteristics is an accomplishment. Once hired, you can check off that Diversity & Inclusion box, right? Not so fast! Having a diverse workforce is only half of …
Building an Inclusive Workplace from the OutsideIN Read More »