Effective onboarding and offboarding processes are crucial for fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring employee success throughout their tenure. Companies often miss the mark, with many new hires feeling unprepared and unsupported, leading to disengagement and turnover. By prioritizing psychological safety, early inclusion, and […]
What’s the best way to communicate with your colleagues and employees at work? With a rise in remote and hybrid work environments, many organizations are relying on Slack, Zoom, or even phone meetings. Whether you find yourself in a new job role, taking on a […]
In this latest post for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explains why strong networks provide opportunities for professional advancement, feedback, and social support. She offers up four steps to build and diversify your network. “It can be tempting to fill these […]
In this piece for Fast Company written by LinkedIn’s vice president for Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Rosanna Durruthy, she shares results from a survey of over 2,000 Black professionals about challenges in the workplace conducted by LinkedIn. Learn about the importance and significance […]
Whether you’re starting on a new work team or have been in your job role for many years, it can be challenging to be the only Black person in the workplace. This helpful piece from 24/7 Live Culture Magazine examines the emotions and experiences […]
Written by Nina Banks (’23), Current Candidate for MS in Management in the WFU School of Business (May 2025) and Former Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is consistently becoming a standard […]
According to this piece from Hired.com, “The statistics speak for themselves: diversity is key to business success. But how many companies treat DEI initiatives as a true organizational imperative?” In this article, three HR talent leaders share how their companies attract underrepresented candidates, nurture […]
Studies show that women still face huge inequalities worldwide particularly when it comes to pay and leadership/promotion opportunities at work. In this article for Lever written by Stephanie Sparks, learn from various female executives about their strategies for supporting growth, development, and equality practices […]
Written by Nina Banks (’23), Fellow in the Office of Personal & Career Development at Wake Forest University My diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) journey formally started when I entered college. As I reflect on my growth, one challenge I experienced stands out the […]
We know that DEI practices are top of mind for many employers, HR leaders, and managers. If you’re currently in a management role and looking for ways to contribute to positive DEI efforts within your company and team, check out this recent article from […]