In the era of ‘The Quit’, we see a disproportionate number of women and diverse workers giving their version of the Pink Slip to the boss. Many of these are low-wage or front-line workers, but even in more stable, predominantly white, and male professions, such as tech developer, or lawyer, it’s still women and diverse workers who are most likely to leave.

Today’s Workplace is reckoning with overlapping and intersecting worker challenges.

Shifts in culture and new societal imperatives are roiling the corporate workplace. The same workforce dynamic is impacting environments of higher education and the public sector. Traditional perks, even boosting compensation, is still leaving many workers ‘on the fence’. Whether forward-looking or desperate, employers are committed to doing things differently. Yet uncertainty about what “doing things differently” means, exactly, has introduced new levels of brand-reputation and ‘people risk’ into the workplace.

Workplaces in the United States have faced many problems over the past year, and the declining mental health of their employees is a major issue at hand. Focusing on reducing stress and improving the mental health of employees has become a focus for many companies and organizations across the U.S.

The pandemic ushered in a new era for work-life. Offices moved to the home, and communal workspaces were left empty. This transition was no small event, and many companies are grappling with the best way to move forward after so much time away from the office. In this blog we’ll explore the benefits of remote work, while also looking at the ways that iPondr@Work can help your team thrive.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs are an integral part of maintaining the health of your workplace culture. These initiatives are designed to create an inclusive, welcoming environment for every employee. While DEI often focuses on racial and gender equity, there are also issues to be addressed for communities with disabilities.

The last few years have seen many corporations looking to expand their workplace trainings to include more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics. Today we're going to look at the top DEI learning topics leaders need to include in their trainings to create a more inclusive culture. Let's get started.

The last few years have seen many corporations looking to expand their workplace trainings to include more diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) topics. Today we're going to look at the top DEI learning topics leaders need to include in their trainings to create a more inclusive culture. Let's get started.

Encouraging empathy in the workplace can positively influence the people who work within its community. While the work that goes on at your organization is crucial, it is just as important to practice inclusivity and provide your employees with opportunities to share their unique points of view, cultures, backgrounds, and upbringings.

Remote work can cause us to neglect certain skills, such as empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution. But working from home doesn’t mean you have to stop honing these soft skills altogether. We might spend less time interacting with coworkers on a daily basis, but that makes every connection all the more meaningful — and presents an opportunity to practice your communication skills.

Empathy comes up a lot in these times of racial, economic and pandemic anguish. Empathy has also become a business buzzword, newly considered a must have characteristic for a high functioning workplace. This is part of a historic call to do better and be better as a society in an era of reckoning.

In an environment filled with a diverse group of people, the workplace is filled with opportunities to learn about those who are different from us. Start a discussion with those around you, learn more about their challenges, share stories, and try looking at things from a different perspective. Privilege creates a divide between us; take a stand and make a change in your workplace today.

Technologists of color create connections and jobs for other people of color in the tech industry. From placing workers to investing in a community, work experiences serve as their common thread.