Tag: DEI

Start Strengthening Company Culture Through Purpose-Driven DEI by 2025

In an era where adaptability and unity define successful organizations, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become cornerstones of corporate culture. The need to integrate DEI into the fabric of company culture has never been more critical, especially as organizations navigate complex challenges such as the global political climate, economic volatility, and shifting societal expectations. […]

The Power of Pivoting: Karyn Twaronite’s Journey as EY’s Global DE&I Leader 

Karyn Twaronite’s career at Ernst & Young (EY) has evolved from tax specialist to global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I). A certified public accountant by training, Twaronite’s journey into DE&I has allowed her to drive meaningful change within one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary professional services firms. As she puts it, “Diversity isn’t […]

HR Working to Change Its Corporate Image

HR often gets a bad rap within organizations. Or at least a neutral/lukewarm rap. Most people don’t directly interact with HR staff on a day-to-day basis, and their impression of that function is based on a handful of touchpoints during events like onboarding, open enrollment and performance reviews. This sometimes creates an impression of a […]

Attacks Continue to Undermine DEI Programs

Immediately after the Supreme Court’s decisions in SFFA v. Harvard/UNC eliminating the use of race in higher education admissions, questions were raised about corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Edward Blum—founder of the organization Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) that won the Harvard/UNC decision—and former Trump administration staffer Stephen Miller have aggressively challenged corporate […]

How to Write Job Descriptions That Appeal to Gen Z

A thousand Instagram reels have been pointed at the differences between the various generations—a hello, fellow kids! vibe that’s easy to laugh at but hard to reconcile in the workplace. But as millennials and Gen Xers look to hire more members of Gen Z, the importance of understanding how to recruit members of the younger […]

Faces of HR: Becky Wallace—A Force of Change in the Human Landscape

Becky Wallace, Head of People at LearnUpon, is a seasoned HR professional with a passion for creating positive and impactful work environments. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Wallace has honed her skills in leadership, strategy, and employee development. Before joining LearnUpon, she held key roles at renowned companies like Yahoo […]

Connecting Hearts and Minds: Vandana Juneja’s Journey to Shaping Inclusive Workplaces

Vandana Juneja has dedicated her career to shaping workplaces that are inclusive, equitable, and empowering. With a background spanning human resources (HR), law, and global consulting, Juneja’s diverse experiences uniquely equip her for her role as the Equity, Diversity & Inclusion  Officer, a new role at Thornton Tomasetti, a scientific and engineering consulting firm. In […]

Your Multigenerational Workforce Can Continue to Innovate: Here’s How HR Can Make the Difference

Executives, managers, and team leaders are navigating a tumultuous time for businesses. Even as fundamental metrics remain strong, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), shifting consumer and operational trends, and novel employee expectations have coalesced to make this a season of significant change for many.  They are doing this while traversing a first for the […]

Faces of HR: Louise Willoughby-Petit—A Catalyst for Positive Change in HR

Louise Willoughby-Petit is a seasoned human resources leader with a passion for driving positive change within organizations. With over two decades of experience in the technology and hospitality sectors, Willoughby-Petit has a proven track record of fostering inclusive, high-performing cultures on a global scale. Willoughby-Petit began her HR career at Forte Hotel Group and Thistle Hotels, where […]

How Inclusive Hiring Practices Support Disabled Talent and Drive Workplace Diversity 

With research showing that 53% of Gen Z identifies as neurodivergent, neuroinclusion is a rapidly growing strategic necessity for Employers. Businesses that embrace disabled and neurodivergent talent also see huge gains in profitability.   Employers can significantly improve their support for disabled employees by removing barriers to job opportunities within their organizations, starting at the recruitment […]