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Reframing Engagement and Belonging in a Digital Era to Address The Remote Work Paradox
Jun 02, 2025
A 2025 Gallup poll recently introduced a concept termed The Remote Work Paradox where fully remote workers report the highest employee engagement rates yet suffer from the lowest personal well-being among remote-capable jobholders. This insight reveals more than a contradiction as it uncovers a global design flaw in how we think about modern work. For several years, the tension between productivity and emotional health in remote work has...
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Expanding Globally in a Down Market for DEI for a Greater Social Impact
May 08, 2025
As of April 14, 2025, the dollar index had lost 9.25 percent of its value since the week before the January 2025 inauguration of President Trump. The world is currently in chaos, attempting to adjust to each new change by the Trump administration in the United States and other administrations globally, such as that of libertarian Argentinian President Javier Milei with his iconic chainsaw. People initially viewed the promise of change as...
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The Business Value of Diversity in the Era of AI
Apr 01, 2025
By Marion Davis In last month’s article, I discussed common trends in the business argument for corporations that continued to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) despite divided perspectives among the general public. One point that business leaders frequently mentioned was the value of the human factor. Microsoft especially highlighted this value and the greater significance of human diversity in the era of artificial...
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Embracing Diversity During the November Holidays: Celebrating International Tolerance Day in the Workplace
Nov 04, 2024
By Marion Davis As the holiday season approaches in November, many employers in the U.S. find themselves balancing traditional celebrations with the desire to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). While Thanksgiving is widely recognized as a day for giving thanks, it also carries a complicated legacy rooted in colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples. This history may lead some organizations to reconsider how they...
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Navigating Flexibility in the Rise of Independent Work Arrangements for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Oct 10, 2024
By Marion Davis October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce and economy. It also serves as a moment to educate the public on employment issues impacting disabled workers and promote inclusive practices. This year’s focus at EmployDiversity is on the growing trend of independent work arrangements as an alternative to...
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Survey Sheds Light on LGBTQIA+ Workplace Challenges and the Path to Inclusion
Jun 18, 2024
As diversity and inclusion rise to the top of workers' priorities, a new Randstad USA Workmonitor survey sheds light on a crucial, yet often overlooked, aspect of workplace inclusion: the LGBTQIA+ experience. As businesses strive for high-quality, diverse, and agile workforces, understanding the experiences and expectations of LGBTQIA+ employees is essential. "The insights from this survey equip employers to foster more inclusive...
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