In this captivating episode of the “Humanize The Workplace” podcast, hosted by Vivian Acquah, thought leader Edson Hato, an award-winning HR executive and transformation consultant, delves into the transformative power of courageous leadership and its profound impact on innovation within the workplace.
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Organizations continuously seek new approaches to enhance performance and productivity in the fast-paced business landscape, where adaptability and innovation are crucial for maintaining competitiveness. They are constantly on the lookout for strategies that not only enhance their bottom line but also foster a conducive and inclusive work environment.
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In this ‘Go2Thrive Let’s Humanize the Workplace’ conversation, co-hosts Vivian Acquah CDE® and Mary Jane Roy share what has brought them together: a combination of friendship, collegiality, and mutual interest in bringing more humanizing practices to the workplace.
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Most CEOs now believe that sustainable practices are necessary for a company’s success, but shifting to more environmentally friendly and socially responsible can be difficult.
It requires changes in mindset, operations, and culture. Many organizations start with small steps toward sustainability, such as reducing energy consumption or waste production.
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This podcast episode touched on an important topic – the intersection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts with business goals.
Before getting more into the business case for DEI coaching, let’s introduce the speakers of this episode of Let’s Humanize The Workplace.
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The pandemic has opened up the world to a lot of opportunities. Today’s workplace is no longer the traditional office space; a desk and hawk-eyed supervisor. Instead, you can actually work from your bedroom, a remote vacation island, and still deliver quality.
In this article, we discuss amplifying female leadership in the workplace. What does it mean? Why do we need to? And what does female leadership bring to the table that is lacking in masculine leadership? And does amplifying female leadership mean the demotion of male leadership?
To advance in your career, you will need a supportive network to point you on the right path. The article discusses the role of mentors, coaches, and sponsors that will guide you, cheer you on and call you out when you stray.
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Every year around March 8, our Instagram feeds start filling up with photos celebrating women. It’s International Women’s Day, and everyone wants to show that they care about women. And while the sentiment between posts and public displays of support for women, there is a much deeper level of conversation that needs to be had.
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are principles that are becoming increasingly important in the business world. A DEI commitment can help businesses attract and retain top talent, foster a positive work environment, and stay ahead of the curve on social and political issues. In addition, DEI coaching can be a powerful tool for businesses that want to prioritize DEI within their organizations.
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February is Black History Month. Conversations about history, empowerment, and diversity are more visible now than other months of the year. Many companies and organizations are quick to jump into the conversation—some of them are genuine, while others lean towards performative action only.
There are many different topics of conversation this month. We wanted to focus on how to empower black women in the workplace. This is a necessary discussion because black women have a unique experience than other demographics. A lot of the push in recent years towards diversity has been to hire more women. Typically, this push is for white women, and black women are still underrepresented or not included.
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The Great Resignation. It sounds serious, doesn’t it? This term has been thrown around in every media story or report about employment trends during the pandemic.
The Great Resignation refers to the massive number of people who left, or are planning to leave, their jobs. There are many reasons for this, including industry shifts, labor shortages, changing priorities, new working arrangements, and general dislike and discontent for work. Many people are also looking for workplaces that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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