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Honoring Lynn Conway: A Legacy of Innovation and Advocacy

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Lynn Conway, a trailblazing engineer and a courageous advocate for transgender rights, who passed away on June 9 at the age of 86. Lynn Conway’s revolutionary contributions to microchip design have profoundly shaped the tech industry, making today’s consumer electronics possible. Her work alongside […]

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HR’s New Role

In the May/June issue of HBR Magazine, authors Peter Cappelli and Ranya Nehmeh deliver a strong message to HR professionals and leaders regarding much-needed shifts in the way organizations should treat their employees. We’ve quoted their final notes, regarding the importance of strengthening DEI efforts below. “Strengthen DEI Efforts A final area where HR can […]

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Unwanted Behavior: Inhumane and Costly

More than 13% of employees in the Netherlands experience unwanted behavior from colleagues or supervisors. The consequences are significant; for employees, it leads to health issues and, for companies, it results in reputation damage, absenteeism, and unrest. Victims of unwanted behavior become less proactive and report sick more often. Absenteeism is on average 7 days […]

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Psychological Safety Levels the Playing Field for Employees

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION / ARTICLE by BCG JANUARY 04, 2024 We found this interesting BCG publication by Nadjia Yousif, Ashley Dartnell, Gretchen May, and Elizabeth Knarr and felt compelled to share it here. If you read through here, you understand why we are excited about this research, which ties Psychological safety to retention and workplace satisfaction. The Services […]