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Five Technology Areas to Enhance Human Resources Support
Given the higher turnover during the “Great Resignation” and the Supreme Court of the United States’ recent ruling eliminating affirmative action in higher education admissions, many organizations are also taking a fresh look at their internal policies and procedures and how they operate. It is a leading practice to re-evaluate periodically to assess if your […]
Read MoreThree Leading Practices of Award-Winning Workplaces for Families
Award-winning organizations often promote inclusive workplace cultures and work-life flexibility because they invest in their employees. They create the best environment for their employees to thrive by considering their caregiving and personal responsibilities, financial health, and wellbeing. Traditional benefit packages may not be flexible enough to compete and retain top talent. Adapting company policies to […]
Read MoreOvercoming Unconscious Biases Reduces Barriers to Belonging
Biases affect all people. We cannot ask people to meet one another’s unique needs unless we understand our unconscious biases. Assume you are a hiring manager. You pick up a resume and see someone named Alex Stewart. They have a bachelor’s degree in international affairs, have worked in their chosen field for 13 years, and have […]
Read MoreCompanies Benefit from Enhancing their Equity Lens
When it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, organizations must do more than issue statements of support; it’s important to put policies into place to show their support goes deeper than mere words. Companies that are willing to look at their data-seeking barriers to full inclusion will see longer-term success in building a workplace […]
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Celebrating our 4th Anniversary!
Thank you for supporting Wishing Out Loud for the past four years. It’s hard to believe we are celebrating our fourth anniversary on January 8, 2024, and being named to D CEO’s Dallas 500 for the fourth time! Our anchor word of the year is MOMENTUM for “More in ‘24”. More memorable MOMENTs, more “MOM-ents”, […]
Read MoreLessons in Leadership
I am grateful for the opportunity to speak and attend several valuable leadership development programs the past two months. October 21: The Annual Ascend North Texas Inspiring Across Generations (IAG)Conference I was excited to moderate a CEO Fireside Chat with Sonah Shah, CEO of The Texas Tribune, and Chris Yang, President & CEO of Toyota […]
Read MoreInternal Strategies for Cultivating Strong Leaders
Strong and effective leadership is the foundation for the success and longevity of an organization. Not only can great leaders inspire and influence their staff, but they also spark employee engagement and innovation. As leaders evaluate their company’s organizational culture, leadership training is valuable for effectively managing leadership transitions or internal growth. Here are ways […]
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