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22 Nov 2021

Holiday
The coming of the Thanksgiving holiday had us thinking about the 1943 Norman Rockwell painting, “Freedom from Want.” You know that one where the family is around the table admiring the turkey? Part of the Four Freedoms Series, “Freedom from Want” (aka The Thanksgiving Picture or I’ll be Home for Christmas), was created in an attempt to “bolster patriotic spirit during World War II.” L...
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19 Oct 2021

“You belong here. Bring your authentic self because it’s what’s going to change our organization for the better.” - Ruchika Tulshyan As we look towards the last few months of 2021 (hard to believe it, we know!), we remain focused on our work around inclusion and belonging  in the workplace with an authenticity mindset. Last month we shared Fevi’s story and how she was able to rise...
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28 Sep 2021

In 2019, actor, director, producer, activist, America Ferrera, delivered an inspiring Ted Talk on what it’s like to be Latina in Hollywood. A story about owning her truth, My identity is a superpower - not an obstacle is conversation about how Ferrera fought her way through the limitations and biases she was victim of as a result of her cultural identity.  This was a conversation that...
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26 Aug 2021

Happy face
From company-wide vacations to decorated athletes removing themselves from the competition, this last month has shown us a shift in the way people and organizations are managing anxiety and mental well-being.  “Burn out” is a term we hear almost daily since the inner workings of the pandemic took hold of our home and work life. And this sense of mental exhaustion, and in some cases an ov...
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15 Jul 2021

Illustration of people interacting at the office
It’s been close to 16 months since most of us began working from home. A duration far exceeding an average onboarding period. But still many struggle to manage the stress, anxiety, and disconnection that comes with being physically distanced from their team. Whether you’re a leader, seasoned employee, or someone who joined the team over Zoom, finding and maintaining a connection with oth...
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28 Jun 2021

supporting LGBTQ+ Community photo
Today marks the 52nd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots -  six days of unrest in NYC that remained the catalyst to the existing Gay Rights Movement. Although good progress has been made in terms of LGBTQ+ rights and equality in our country since that fateful night in 1969, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done.  As we close up Pride Month 2021, we’re sharing 5 Things to Know...
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