Meet the American who invented the donut
Maine mariner Captain Hanson Gregory gave us the deep-fried treat we know and love today — here's his delicious story
Minimizing and addressing microaggressions in the workplace
This article defines the various types of microaggressions, discuss the effects of microaggressions in the workplace, and offer best practices for addressing and coping with microaggressions.
What Are Microaggressions?
Have you ever felt like you were on the receiving end of a subtle form of prejudice or stereotyping?
What exactly is a microaggression?
The word "microaggression," like the behaviors it describes, is probably going to be with us for some time, so it's worth understanding what it means.
Adm Linda Fagan becomes first female to lead US armed forces branch
Fagan, who has been second-in-command at the coast guard, will serve as the 27th commandant.
6 Steps to Create an Inclusive Environment for Indigenous Workers
One of the challenges to retaining Indigenous employees is that many work sites are not inclusive environments. Creating a working environment that embraces inclusive principles is the foundation to retaining Indigenous workers.
How to Improve Your Company Culture
Employees are the backbone of your operation, and if they are unsatisfied, other areas of your business will suffer too.
Why Is Pride Month Celebrated in June?
Colorful uplifting parades with floats and celebrities, joyous festivals, workshops, picnics, and parties are among the principal components of LGBTQ Pride Month, also called Gay Pride, which is celebrated in June in the United States and elsewhere around the world.
9 Facts About the History of LGBTQ Pride Month
This year marks the 52nd anniversary of the first gay pride march, which was held on the first anniversary of the Stonewall Riots.
6 Steps to Respecting and Accommodating Religion in the Workplace
An inclusive workplace where employees can express their religion, spirituality and beliefs creates a more fulfilling work experience and improves job satisfaction, morale and engagement.
Most Immigrant Families Are Traditional Families
One-quarter of all children in the United States are the offspring of first-generation immigrant parents.
Understanding and Developing Organizational Culture
The key to a successful organization is to have a culture based on a strongly held and widely shared set of beliefs that are supported by strategy and structure.
Managing Millennials in the Workplace
Learn how millennials have influenced the workplace and their current role in today's workforce. It's important to know the best ways to manage them.
Disabilities at work: A guide to understanding disability inclusion
The term “disability” is a necessarily broad one, which encompasses two definitions — a legal one and a medical one.
What is unconscious bias, and why does it matter in the workplace?
Most people say they would never judge a person by how they look, their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion or age. But according to social psychologists at the University of Washington and Yale, 90-95% of people judge people unconsciously. This is known as unconscious bias.
Business Etiquette in Latin America
Every country in Latin America has their distinct etiquette.
What Is the History of Memorial Day?
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971.
Important Facts Of The Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, the United States observes National Hispanic Heritage Month. But how long has the U.S. been doing this? Was it always a month? Why does it begin in the middle of September?
12 Facts About Hispanic Americans
These 12 facts offer a snapshot of Hispanic Americans as voters, workers, business owners, students, and believers, based on available data from the Pew Research Center, the Department of Education, and the U.S. Census Bureau.