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A Woman in Tech Whose Passion is Empowering Others

Martha Hernandez is a proud founder and CEO of madeBOS.com, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to provide smart career development solutions.

Women, Inspiration, Featured, TechnologyEmploy DiversityMarch 28, 2019Women in Tech, Women Entrepreneurs, Women's Empowerment Month, Women's History Month, Women mentors, Networking for Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusion, diversity

How Women Can Manage the Impostor Syndrome

Many highly successful women battle with self-doubt. They secretly think that their success is due to luck, that they’re not qualified for the positions they hold, or that they’re failing at their job. These beliefs are unfounded and inaccurate and are symptoms of imposter syndrome.

Women, Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityMarch 26, 2019Impostor Syndrome, Impostor Syndrome in the workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Women empowerment, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment Month, Empowering women, Women Impostor Syndrome, Marginalized in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace

Women, Stop Apologizing in the Workplace

The outdated expectation that women are supposed to be nice, polite, and well-mannered has led to way too many women apologizing way too much. Excessive apologizing isn’t only unnecessary, it can negatively affect your professional image.

Professional Development, WomenEmploy DiversityMarch 22, 2019Workplace Diversity Issues, Women in the workplace, Apologizing in the workplace, Stop apologizing in the workplace, Assertive, Sorry not sorry, Unnecessary Apology, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion

Tech Companies With the Most Successful Diversity Programs

There are a number of tech companies that are leading their peers in the quest to become more diverse and inclusive. Let’s take a look at some of the strategies that have made certain companies a top diversity employer:

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityFebruary 25, 2019diversity management, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity in Tech, gender-inclusive work environment, Diversity programs, Silicon Valley Tech, Gender Diversity in Tech, Women in Tech, Successful Diversity Programs

How to Deal with Spanish Language Discrimination in the Workplace*

Americans have a difficult time navigating any language other than American-English. Just hearing different languages fills many Americans with anxiety and dread. Some of the more self-conscious even suffer a spot of embarrassment that they only know one language.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityFebruary 20, 2019Language Policy, Language discimination, diversity management, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive behavior, Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Spanish Language Discrimination

Tips for Men: How to Navigate #MeToo in the Workplace

#MeToo has left many men questioning their behaviour in the workplace and how they should be interacting with their female colleagues. In the post-#MeToo world, many men are less comfortable working with women and have trepidations when it comes to their professional relationships with female colleagues.

Professional Development, Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityJanuary 22, 2019#metoo movement, #metoo in the workplace, #metoo, Inclusive behavior, Respectful workplace, inappropriate behavior, Professional relationships, Inclusive Working Environment, Diverse Workforce, Diversity Training, diversity and inclusion, diversity

Top 8 Apps for Workplace Diversity

Many companies rely on things like employee training and workplace policies to facilitate diversity, but some organizations have added something different to their diversity toolkit: diversity-tailored apps.

Diversity Management, TechnologyEmploy DiversityJanuary 16, 2019diversity management, Diversity Apps, Diverse Workforce, Diverse Professionals, Diversity programs, diversity and inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive Workplaces, Employee satisfaction, Employee retention

Dealing with Outdated Family Leave Policies

To find and keep the best talent, companies are constantly trying to differentiate themselves. One new benefit that progressive companies have been rolling out is generous parental leave. Paid parental leave and other policies that support employees and their families are considered a competitive edge for employers that are trying to recruit top talent and increase employee engagement.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityDecember 21, 2018diversity management, Diverse Workforce, Diverse Professionals, Family Leave Policies, Parental leave, Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusive Parental leave, Inclusive Working Environment, inclusion, diversity and inclusion, Diversity management, LGBT in the workplace, LGBTQ Parental Leave, Paid parental leave

How to Respond to Workplace Bullying

For many people, the word “bully” conjures up images of the big kid on the playground that pushes other kids or takes their lunch. However, unfortunately, bullying occurs far beyond grade school and extends into the workplace.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityDecember 18, 2018Workplace Bullying, Diverse Professionals, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive Workplace Culture, workplace harassment, Workplace Bias