Greetings, esteemed HR professionals! As we continue through the month of February, we continue a journey of remembrance, celebration, and advocacy: Black History Month. It’s a time to honor the contributions of African Americans, acknowledge their stories of overcoming adversity, and reflect on the importance of fostering diversity and equality in the workplace. Celebrate Black…
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Hello Esteemed HR Professionals! On Sunday, February 11th, we commemorated International Day of Women and Girls in Science. (I hear there was also a football game that day.) Let’s not only celebrate the trailblazing spirits of Marie Curie and Caroline Herschel but also look at how contemporary female champions are shaping the landscape of STEM…
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In recent months, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has settled several large age discrimination complaints totaling millions of dollars in fines, fees, penalties, and payments to those affected. In fact, the EEOC has announced that age discrimination is one of the priorities identified in its new Strategic Enforcement Plan. Most recently, on December 19,…
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National Native American Heritage Month, established in 1990, is an opportunity to learn more about the history and culture of the 574 federally recognized indigenous communities in the United States and the Biden Administration’s commitment to Tribal Nations and Native Communities. This year’s theme, “Tribal Nations Soaring to New Heights,” pays homage to the Indigenous…
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What is International Tolerance Day and why do we celebrate it? In an effort to encourage equality and diversity across the world, the United Nations introduced The International Day for Tolerance in 1996. On this November 16th take a moment to think back and recall the last time you had a different perspective from one…
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