What to look for in bias training in the workplace: an illustration of a Exclusive/Inclusive meter

Bias training in the workplace: what to look for

Bias trainings for employees are not created equal. Avoid common pitfalls in ineffective workplace bias training.

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A People Person #20 – What working at Disney, survival school, and airports taught me

Good lessons come from many places. I’m sharing mine from Disney “employment,” survival school, and a lot of time at airports.

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The 7 secrets to great employee surveys

The 7 secrets to great employee surveys

Imagine this scenario. Your CEO comes to you and asks for a status update on how your employees are doing. What's morale like? Do people feel empowered to succeed? Are...

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How I attempt to not lose my mind in professional chaos

A People Person #19 – How I attempt to not lose my mind in professional chaos

Hi there, Okay, I really don’t want to oversell this one — I cannot tell you how to keep it all together. Life is hard, and despite having watched two...

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Equal Pay Day, 2023

Women's Equal Pay Day 2023: A history timeline. Learn the history of women's equal pay day & how you can teach your employees with our micro lesson on it.

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Actually effective DEI initiatives

Actually effective DEI initiatives

At Ethena, we’ve consolidated our thoughts around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) — and the role that we as a company play in working towards this goal — into a...

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Is our obsession with managers right?

A People Person #18 – Is our obsession with managers right?

Hi there, "Manager" is one of those words no one wants on their tombstone. “She managed effectively and now, here she lies,” is not inspiring. It evokes Severance-like corporate sterility....

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How to put self-doubt behind you

A People Person #17 – How to put self-doubt behind you

Hi there, As a CEO and a mom, I often find myself doing new things, which means most of my tomorrows look different from my yesterdays. I imagine you’re in...

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6 types of workplace harassment and how to report them

Learn workplace harassment examples and how prevention starts with effective training.

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Taking breaks, restorative and messy

A People Person #15 – Taking breaks, restorative and messy

Hi there, I hope you had a restful break. I feel compelled to say that because well, that’s what we say in corporate America after a shared break. We, working...

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7 asynchronous work techniques that changed my life forever

Candidly, I am 100% team #WFH. As a Jersey person who used to commute multiple hours per day getting to and from work, I do not miss the days of...

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8 corporate compliance training practices that have a big impact

Navigating modern business compliance can feel like tiptoeing around landmines. With boobytraps and quicksand (aka legal obligations and ethical business practices), making sure your employees are prepared and your organization...

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