Hello again, my HR friends! October 28th is National Immigrants Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the incredible diversity that immigrants bring to our nation and, just as importantly, our workplaces. It’s a reminder of the invaluable perspectives, skills, and creativity immigrant employees contribute every day. As HR professionals, this day gives us the…
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Hello my HR Friends, This Saturday, October 26th marks the National Day of the Deployed, a day dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who serve our country overseas, as well as recognizing the sacrifices made by their families. For HR professionals like us, this is an important opportunity to reflect on how…
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My Fellow HR Professionals, On August 26th, we celebrate Women’s Equality Day—a day that marks a significant milestone in the fight for gender equality. The date commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. Signed into law on August 26, 1920, by U.S. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby, this…
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National Black Business Month, observed every August, is a time to recognize and support Black-owned businesses across the United States. Established in 2004 by historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr., this month-long celebration aims to highlight the critical role Black-owned businesses play in the nation’s economy, as well as the unique…
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My fellow HR Professionals, July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of people with disabilities. According to the US Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, in 2021 there were roughly 42.5 million “civilian non-institutionalized” disabled folk in this country. That’s roughly 13% of that same civilian non-institutionalized population. Other sources,…
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