Employee engagement has emerged as a critical factor in organizational success, and its connection to diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces is becoming increasingly evident. I believe that to truly cultivate an engaged workforce, organizations must ensure that their employees from ethnically diverse groups feel a sense of belonging and that they are valued for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Ever wondered who keeps an eye on those in charge? We're living in an age where leaders and governance play a vital role in our society. But who ensures that they act ethically?
ISO 30415 – Why Is Certification Important?
ISO 30415 is an international standard published in 2021 that covers human resource management, diversity, and inclusion.
Diverse and inclusive workplaces are primed to attract talented employees with a wide range of skills. Research from McKinsey shows that companies certified in ISO diversity and inclusion are 37% "more likely to outperform their competitors."
Leadership is like gardening. You don’t always get what you want. It requires far more preparation than is apparent. Leadership and gardening are two sides of the same coin.
I have been gardening for over two decades but just recently, say the last seven years, started getting what I want from my beds.
Since 2020, I have started inviting folks into my daily practices. One such practice is carving out the first two hours of waking up for 100% me time. The first hour is divided into meditation and journaling. The second hour is dedicated to physical exercise.
Meditation, for me, is sitting in silence, observing my thoughts and reflecting on my actions. Over the decades, it has evolved into sitting silently, connecting with my Source through this deliberate practice.
There is more than enough for everyone. I learned this life lesson from my mother as a young child growing up in Jamaica. No matter how little food we might have to feed our family of eight, mama would always put in an extra amount of whatever the meal of the day was- just in case someone dropped by.
When we hear of violent ways another human life is taken, no matter their identities, do we all feel the same emotions? Do we feel sadness? Anger? Despair? Or are these emotions reserved for only members of your community?
What happens to members of the community from which that person’s life has been senselessly and violently erased?
