A 2018 report by McKinsey Consulting found that companies with a more diverse workforce posted profits that were on average 43% higher than less diverse organizations. Organizations that seek to create inclusive environments that boast greater diversity in their workforces are more creative and innovative, in addition to being more…
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The 5 Characteristics of a Leader
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Top 10 Inspiring Speakers
True stories of incredible feats, resilience and mindset characterize the keynote speakers within this group. Inspirational Speakers can not only inspire your teams to reach their best, but teach them the importance of teamwork, resilience and mental agility. Click Here to…
10 Inspiring Ideas to Stay Motivated this Fall
Do you need some inspiration to get motivated for Q4? September heralds the start of a new school year, and perhaps it is for that reason that it always feels like a great time to get motivated to finish the year off strongly. With…
7 Secrets of Success in Times of Change
In a recent article published on CNBC.com, author Jennifer Liu states that 66% of US organizations have delayed their in-office or hybrid work start dates due to the increase of Delta variant COVID cases. While this seems like just another bump in an already corrugated…
AM I OK on Are you OK day!
By Amanda Gore – CEO of The Joy Project, Communication & Performance Expert It is a wonderful sentiment to be asking others if they are OK- and helping supporting them if we can. At the same time how many of us are asking ‘Am I OK?’! Much like the instructions…
The 6 Secrets of Successful Hybrid Workplaces
September always feels like the start of a new year, with a shift to cooler weather and kids returning to school. This year that feeling feels like it has been multiplied with not only kids returning to their old stomping grounds, but adults too… and often in…
5 Ways to Hold onto Your Employees (P.S. It’s Not What You Think)
By Colette Carlson – Human Behaviour Expert & Communications Speaker There has been a huge shift in the way people are looking at work. I call it “Going from YO-YO to YOLO.” Most people in corporate America lived a resume life. It was the YO-YO. We entered a company…
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace
Over the last two weeks, we have been doing a deep dive into how organizations can become more diverse and inclusive and why this is so important for not only their cultures but for their bottom lines. A 2018 report by McKinsey Consulting found that companies…
Diversity, Inclusion & Equity – Why are they so important?
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are hot topics right now. But do you know why? Here is a short infographic that illustrates 7 benefits to actively building and maintaining an organization that holds Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as core values. Over the last week, we have been looking at the importance…