Whether it’s the “Great Resignation” or the “Great Reshuffling,” keeping your workers is more important than ever At the National Fund, we believe that a good job is a competitive advantage. And that has never been truer than during this…
At the individual level, stress not only makes people feel fragile and overwhelmed, but also alone. This is especially true at work, where employees feel pressured to be productive and professional regardless of what’s happening in their personal lives. Now,…
Discussions about race equity are challenging. Very often, they create tension and discomfort among the participants. At our 2022 National Fund Site Director Meeting, we considered the importance of getting comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. That idea may seem counterintuitive, but…
Black women face labor market discrimination from the moment their resumes land on the desk Depending on who you are and who connect with on social media, you may have seen this meme: It’s a picture of Ketanji Brown Jackson,…
How do you attract and keep workers? Include them in the job design process. Today, even after a year of the fastest labor market recovery in history, there are still 11 million job openings. Every one of those open positions…
We know that systemic racism is harmful to society, but many people may not realize how much racial discrimination in hiring practices jeopardizes the wealth of Black individuals and communities. Many hiring managers may not even be fully conscious of…
Black women in the workplace As Black History Month draws to a close and Women’s History Month is about to begin, I have been thinking about the often overlooked and undervalued Black women of our workforce. Black women disproportionately hold…
During Black History Month, many employers publicly assert their commitment to racial equity. And yet too many leaders are failing to shift mindsets and implement the policy and practice changes necessary to transform racist systems. Without action, corporate REI statements…
January is Financial Wellness Month, and employers can play a role January is Financial Wellness Month. Many people are inspired at this time of year to get their personal and professional lives in order, including their finances. Financial wellness is…
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, frontline workers were deemed “essential” and hailed as heroes. After all, they were risking their personal health — and the health of members of their household — to keep our society running. After…