Don’t Lose Pride: The Business Leadership Case For LGBTQ+
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What do vodka, credit cards, automobiles, haircare, soft drinks, beer,
home repair, cars and investment companies have in common in June? Unfortunately U.S. business leaders at more than a dozen major companies that produce these products are reportedly decreasing or eliminating their promotions for National Pride Month this year due to aggressive politicized efforts. This is even as many business leaders call for pride support and visibility in workplaces and communities. But leaders can choose.
The Power To Foster Speak Up Culture For Longterm Payoffs
By Maria D’Avanzo
As a former chief ethics and compliance officer, I know firsthand the importance of creating a speak-up culture. Companies that value and encourage employees to express their fears, provide feedback, ask questions, report issues and concerns, and make suggestions without fear of retaliation are better able to identify troubling hotspots, reducing the financial and reputational risks to the organization. Such companies also benefit because their employees are usually more engaged, have trust in leadership and tend to stay around.
Media Shift: What Jane Fonda Might Say to George Clooney
Twenty years ago, I sat at a crowded table in a basement in midtown Manhattan. I can’t remember where, nor did I have any idea what I was getting myself into—but when Gloria Steinem asks you to a meeting, you tend to go.
Carol Jenkins, Pat Mitchell, Jane
Fonda, Robin Morgan, and a half dozen other prominent women in various aspects of media were there.
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"Women Who Mind the GAP” Leadership Awards At Second Annual NEW Leadership® Virginia Session Wednesday, June 11th
First, Gloria will teach the 9 Leadership Power Tools to 25 undergraduate students. Then GAP/NEW Leadership Networking Reception and Dinner, 5 p.m. Followed by Gender and Policy founder and director Bonnie Stabile leading a panel on
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Eye-Opener of The Week:
Who Is AI-Proof?
A fascinating study from Hostinger shows the human touch is still needed and what jobs are most resilient through 2030 as AI use expands in
the workforce. Data analysts and scientists top the list with an expected 92K job openings in the next five years, with Information security analysts up there with 31% job growth. Training and development specialists see a 12% growth rate with 42K job openings through 2030. Phew.
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