Empathy skills in the workplace are connected to huge benefits for both employees and employers. Empathy skills develop when you practice learning about other people’s life experiences.
Ineffective diversity, equity and inclusion was cited as a key contributor to so-called ‘Toxic Culture’, acknowledged by researchers as the biggest driver behind the massive quit rates that drove The Great Resignation. Though they are part of the DEI solution, women and diverse workers were most affected by poor workplace culture. In this video, we’ll hear what research says about DEI, why this matters to you and how empathy can unlock a better result in the workplace.
Dr. Ofole Mgbako, an internal medicine doctor and infectious disease specialist reflects on his personal and professional experiences with racial bias.
The role of chief diversity officer has become the latest addition to executive leadership. How does this change lead to more diversity in corporate America?
Chief diversity officers are facing the challenge of shifting corporate culture
More corporations are hiring chief diversity officers to increase diversity and inclusion efforts. Experts weigh in on what it takes for long-term success.
Racial awakening leads to organizational introspection, action
University of Maryland-Baltimore’s Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer and Vice President Diane Forbes Berthoud sees her job as one that fosters strategies to generate empathy for others and benefits students, faculty and the surrounding community.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not just about counting numbers
After racial uprisings last May, companies rushed to hire chief of diversity officers, making it one of the fastest-growing positions in the previous year. So how does this change lead to even more diversity from the executive level to the front lines?
Differences big and small in BASL reflect Black culture, history
Languages reflect the groups that use them — sign language is no different. While some elements of Black American Sign Language adhere more closely to traditional American Sign Language, others arose from historical and cultural influences.
Strong but not silent: Black Deaf culture stakes its claim
Intersectional discrimination necessitated the birth of Black American Sign Language. But the vibrant culture that sprang forth from it continues to sustain a new generation of scholars, influencers and everyday people.
Casandra Xavier, who is deaf-blind, turned her frustrations around being marginalized into advocacy. She shares the nuances of Black American Sign Language and disability legislation she’s fighting for in Massachusetts.
Physical activity over the age of 50 can be challenging to most. But some continue to compete well after their prime years to maintain health and accomplish life-long goals.
A Colorado photojournalist’s birthday celebration plan required rehabilitating a torn rotator cuff to navigate 100 miles of unforgiving backcountry trails with no support. What could go wrong?
Before the pandemic, a group of older Nashvillians founded a free line dancing class at the Hadley Park Community Center. The bonds they’ve formed there have helped them overcome the health issues and isolation that many seniors experience.
For many women and people of color, career success is often tied to eschewing their true identities — which can affect employee morale and a company’s bottom line.
There’s a common narrative out there about “coming out”: that it’s a singular event and the truth shall set you free. But isn’t it more complex? How do we learn to discern when we choose to be open and when we hold information back? Grace Huang Ditsworth, as they’d describe themselves, is someone who is constantly coming out.
How code-switching impacts a company’s overall success
More companies are finding ways to foster inclusive work environments. But is enough being done to empower employees to embrace their true identities in the workplace?
Exploring the subtle — and explicit — demands to cover
For many years, New York University constitutional law professor Kenji Yoshino has been examining the practice of covering and the spectrum of demands that comes with the pressure to conform.
A new report from a hunger relief group says military families are relying more on food banks and emergency aid to get by. During the pandemic, some military spouses lost their jobs or had their hours cut, which put more pressure on their household budgets.
A mid-career gap year helped one woman take charge of her own life
Even though she had always wanted to take time off to travel, Amber J. Adams didn’t see many of her peers taking gap years. But being laid off from her job in New York was the sign she needed to pack her bags for a nine-month trip around the world.
Taking a career break for rest, recovery and realignment
With the rise of the ‘Great Resignation,’ mid-career adults have been stepping away from their jobs. But there are pros and cons to taking an unofficial gap year.
Dishes and ingredients from Denver’s Tocabe and Four Directions Cuisine make use of traditional indigenous methods and values: using what’s available, abundant, in season.
Chef Elena Terry describes all the steps it takes to deliver a tasty plate to your table, filled with intentionality, nutrition, and deep connection to ancestral foods.
Jacqueline Thomas has been running her busy day care business for the past 10 years, and she’s faced everything from insufficient government funding to long waitlists for her services. What’s kept her going? Her love of children — and dreams to go big.
What happens when demand for child care exceeds supply?
The lack of options for high-caliber, affordable and dependable child care has reached a critical stage. A small North Dakota town’s collaborative solution to the problem is attracting attention from other cities.
For a Colorado farming town, child care is paramount to its survival
Meet Gloria Bergner, one of only three licensed child care providers in Holyoke. Without adequate child care, towns like Holyoke struggle to keep young families from moving to large urban areas.
Traditionally, a number of Indigenous tribes embraced those who today might identify as LGBTQ or gender-nonconforming as valued members of the community. The Two Spirit movement aims to bridge the past and present.
Two Spirit youth leader and activist Sherenté Mishitashin Harris talks about finding their voice through dance — and embracing the tradition not only as a form of prayer but a mode of liberation.
Indie programmer delivers a global goulash of music
Bill Goldsmith has been disrupting the radio scene for decades. Through the internet, listeners all over the world can feast on his artful, eclectic playlists.
In 2017, producer and radio host Robert Pilot launched a radio show on a local AM station in Minnesota to tell the stories of water protectors opposed to the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Toxic positivity: Seemingly innocuous comments towards little people can be harmful
For people with dwarfism, trying to be accepted in society is a constant, uphill struggle. Though they may sound validating, toxically positive remarks can reinforce little peoples’ feelings of being misunderstood.
In the auto-repair business, outdated gender norms and misogyny are not unheard of. Women will tell you it’s a dirty job in more ways than one – but they are doing it, while training and mentoring others along the way.
New Jersey-based photographer Deirdre Ryan has been documenting women mechanics, racers and automotive hobbyists since 2018. Four women she’s photographed share some of their stories about their affection for cars and being “sheCanics.”
Growing up, Audra Fordin’s dad discouraged her from entering the family auto business. But she saw an opportunity — educating and empowering women about auto mechanics.
Throwing powder towards the sky, kissing a necklace, wearing a favorite jersey — these are just a few of the superstitions or rituals athletes, coaches and fans incorporate on game days.
A two-time Olympic skier’s search for the smell of success
Many athletes have tried to invoke “the zone,” but when former freestyle mogul skier Michelle Roark was training for the Olympics, she turned visualization into a science. Roark concocted an original fragrance to wear and refocus her energy on the slopes, which would become her signature ski scent.
A California businesswoman, Reagan Campbell, uses her @reaganbaylee TikTok and Instagram accounts to challenge assumptions about appearances and advocate for people with facial birthmarks.
Evolving body-positivity movement champions appreciation of people’s bodies, regardless of how much they weigh. Grassroots efforts are playing a crucial role.
Steven Green became the center of attention when a photo of him modeling for Rihanna’s lingerie brand Savage X Fenty went viral. Steven talks about being in the spotlight and the importance of body inclusivity and diversity in the fashion industry.
Cows — yes, cows — could help protect the water we drink
In Wisconsin’s farming communities, agriculture and septic systems are contaminating drinking water. Conservation farmers are demonstrating that agriculture can help protect the environment.
Small town battles 50 years of unchecked flooding issues
Every time it rains in Centreville, Illinois, it floods. Residents’ yards fill with stormwater, toilet paper, and even raw sewage. Meet some of the people who are trying to do something about this recurring public health and human rights disaster — just a 15-minute drive outside St. Louis.
George MacDonald has been hand-making shepherd’s crooks at his farm, Ewesfull Acres, for the last 30 years using unique material like Scottish blackface ram’s horns, water buffalo horn, and hazelnut branches harvested on his farm.
Custom furniture maker and instructor Larissa Huff believes it’s a good time for women in the field. ‘The internet has brought us together in a way that I don’t think anybody’s ever seen,’ she says.
Women are disrupting the traditional boys’ club of the video game industry and pushing for more diverse voices in creative design and in the boardroom.
Amanda Kirk is a game designer with over a decade of experience in the industry. She’s seen firsthand what it means to be underrepresented in her career.
Tim Eaton and his son love bowling — and they are regularly on a quest for the “perfect game,” or the highest possible score, in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
Inadequate access to hygiene products force millions of American people to suffer during their menstrual cycle. The Chicago Period Project raises awareness to eliminate period poverty.
More than 4 in 5 teens have either missed class time or know a classmate who missed class time because they did not have access to period products. Two high school students were on a mission to change that.
No More Secrets, an organization in Philadelphia, delivers three to five months’ worth of menstrual hygiene products to those who can’t afford them, including local residents and beyond. Video courtesy of “You Oughta Know” from WHYY-TV.
