Today, diverse workforces are more important than ever. According to a recent study by Indeed, companies with inclusive environments have higher employee satisfaction and retention and greater profits. It also revealed that “55% of job seekers say it is very …
As Black women, we are conditioned to believe that anything we receive beyond the bare minimum is a blessing. We are not taught our true value and are not taught to require that everyone we interact with treat us as …
Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …
Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.
Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …
Coming out just ahead of Black History Month on January 19th, Dr. Chuck Wallington’s new book, “A Seat at the C-Suite Table: Insights from the Leadership Journeys of African American Executives” (Business Expert Press, Jan. 19, 2024), shares the often-overlooked …
Between the lasting effects of a global pandemic, the fight for racial justice, and economic uncertainty, to say that the past few years have been challenging is an understatement. As many of us continue to return to the office, acknowledging the …
Johnny R. Williams, 30, would appear to be an unlikely person to have to fret about the impact of race on his job search, with companies like JPMorgan Chase and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago on his résumé.
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Pabel Martinez grew up in New York City’s famous Upper West Side—the home of world-class museums, posh restaurants, bustling tourist destinations, and celebrities like Macaulay Culkin, who lived right down the street. But while he shared a zip code with …
Employers talk a lot about diversity and inclusion. In fact, you'll be hard-pressed to find a company that doesn't say they're diverse and inclusive. Companies make these claims on their web sites, in job descriptions, and at career fairs. But how …
Just one peek at the news, and you’ll see organizations making public commitments to achieve measurable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. Their biggest obstacle? Ensuring that their actions are impactful, not performative.
The reality is that systemic anti-Black racism is embedded …
