What Defines a Successful Immigrant?
Americans tend to measure success by our degrees, jobs, cars, zip codes, and even area codes (if you live in L.A.). When it comes to the children of immigrants, however, relying solely on these markers of success fails to factor in “starting points”—what resources these second-generation kids were given, at birth, by their parents.
Fighting Ageism
Geropsychologists are striving to stop negative age stereotypes and meet the growing mental health needs of older adults.
The Autistic Workforce Is Here. Are You Prepared?
If you are a large employer, you already have autistic employees, whether you know it or not. Some employers recognize the potential of this untapped workforce and have implemented autism hiring programs as part of their diversity and inclusion efforts.
Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Exactly how long does it take to think a thought?
It may seem like an instant, but just what is the speed of thought?
How Great Managers Motivate Their Employees
The Manager's Actions Are Most Effective in Encouraging Motivation
The Case For Women’s Leadership In A Post-Pandemic U.S. Business World
Studies show women are more likely to work collaboratively and generate consensus around an idea. These qualities helped women leaders navigate countries through the COVID-19 pandemic; U.S. businesses should engage female leadership to help rebuild in this moment of restructuring and change.
What is a Native American Pow Wow?
Pow Wows are the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships, and making new ones. This is a time method to renew Native American culture and preserve the rich heritage of American Indians.
9 of the USA's most bizarre traditions
Despite being a relatively young nation – at just 243 years old – America has developed its fair share of traditions. Most of us are familiar with the big hitters such as Thanksgiving, Halloween and Independence Day. But what about the USA's less well-known, more peculiar customs? Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of America’s most bizarre traditions.
The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups
What do the best teams in sports, culture, and business have in common?
Baby Boomers Will Be the Fastest-Growing Generation in the Workforce
Baby boomers will be the fastest-growing age category in the U.S. and U.K. workforces next year, according to a new report.
Why Hire Disabled Workers? 4 Powerful (and Inclusive) Companies Answer
One theme we commonly hear when discussing disability (or any minority) employment is that it is the right thing to do. However, from the perspective of businesses that perpetuate discrimination in their hiring and retention of workers with disabilities, this message doesn’t seem to be enough.
Research Shows Immigrants Help Businesses Grow. Here’s Why.
It has been well documented that immigrants contribute disproportionately to entrepreneurship. This is true both in the United States and in many other countries around the world.
The Diversity of Early Christianity
From the beginning, early Christians struggled to define for themselves the identity of Jesus and the meaning of his message.
Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms
The terms Latino, Hispanic and Latinx are often used interchangeably to describe a group that makes up about 18 percent of the U.S. population. While it’s now common to use umbrella terms to categorize those with ties to more than 20 Latin American countries, these words haven’t always fostered a sense of community among the people they’re supposed to describe.
12 Best Practices for Effectively Managing Remote Teams
Virtual teams can be a great resource for business because teams can be comprised of members who have the expertise and talent that may not be available within the organization’s walls, the same city or same time zone. However, effectively managing remote teams can be a challenge for those managing them.
Supporting Indigenous Talent in a Diverse Workforce
Most corporations and business have created and implemented diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives for various reasons in recent years, and those efforts should be applauded. I’d like to take the conversation past the numbers, which are bleak and leave room for improvement to include Indigenous talent.
Creating a Trans-Inclusive Workplace
How to make transgender employees feel valued at work