What's in a Name? Making Sure Your Efforts Reflect Your Served Population

Getting back to matters of diversity and inclusion, our names tell us everything. At Holistic, we have built a system that allows us to process large groups of names and determine an estimate of the demographics of those groups.

DEI, ResourcesTom AlexanderMarch 1, 2019names, diversity, Holistic, ethnicity, tech, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie, demographic, DEI space, pipeline, Momentum Awards, 1871

Employee Engagement Through Donuts -- Yes, Dough-nuts!

Have you ever wondered what your colleagues like to do when they’re not at work? Do you know who they are, and I don’t mean what title or position they hold at the organization -- I mean, who they are?

Workplace Culture, DEI, Employee SpotlightElda BaezFebruary 22, 2019donuts, ChicagoTech, engagement, companies&employees, working, tea geckle, narrative science

Dorri McWhorter on YWCA Chicago's Journey to Fostering Diversity and Inclusion

I had the great fortune of joining the YWCA as a board member and was on the YWCA's board for over eight years.

DEI, Workplace CultureElda BaezFebruary 20, 2019media, environment, YWCA, Holistic, Holistic interview, Dorri McWhorter, Women's empowerment exchange traded fund

Holistic As A Modern Media Company, Part One: TELLING YOUR EMPLOYER BRAND STORY

As much as Holistic is a data company, Holistic is also a modern media company, using a data-driven, research-based, proactive approach to help your company modernize, augment, improve and relate its employer brand story.

DEI, Employee SpotlightTom AlexanderFebruary 18, 2019workplace, progress, companies&employees, Company improvements, Holistic, brand story, data-driven, policies, public relations

There is Power in Empowerment: Erin Rachel Doppelt's Unique Approach to Workplace Wellness

At Holistic, as we’re looking to create a complete picture of what a healthy employee experience looks like, we have recognized that individual employees need space to be mindful, present, relaxed and focused at work. Erin’s life mission is to help people find this exact sort of focus.

DEI, Employee Spotlight, Workplace CultureElda BaezFebruary 11, 2019power, Women Achievements, women empowerment, workplace, Holistic, Erin Rachel Doppelt, emotional intelligence, wise woman podcast

The Power of Transparency in Workplace Giving

In order to truly see an increase in employee engagement and even an increase in company revenue as an outcome of your CSR-plan, transparent giving must be optimized.

Workplace Culture, DEI, Employee Spotlight, Who's Doing it WellJoel PollickFebruary 8, 2019companies&employees, engagement, environment, teammates, career, CSR-plan, CSR, carmichael and rubin study, roi, joel pollick, Percent Pledge, 2016 core millenial engagement study

The Beauty of Inclusion: An Interview With Mrs. USA Universe Nicole Zwiercan

“I think those ideas go hand in hand. I think it’s important we support and inspire the idea of an all-embracing society. “

DEIElda BaezFebruary 5, 2019Nicole Zwiercan, Mrs.Universe, society, Holistic inclusion, Beauty, diversity, Special Olympics, the center for independence through conducive education, it's simple, beyond the interview: a 52 week guide of inspiration, most inspiring people, votage chicago magazine

Woke Leaders

How do you impact the employee experience from the lower levels of the company or wherever you are in your career?

DEI, Workplace Culture, Employee SpotlightTom AlexanderJanuary 25, 2019woke, leaders, companies&employees, diversity, leadership & experience, woke leaders, networking for diversity

Creating a More Conscious & Inclusive Chicago Business Community

Here in Chicago, we have a significant opportunity to shape this movement and be a leading force for it. But we need more visionary leaders who understand the importance of placing people first, of investing in purpose and making inclusion a priority.

DEI, Employee Spotlight, Workplace CultureRyan JefferyJanuary 21, 2019commuinty, Chicago, business, tech, company development, workplace, diversity, chicago, zogby analytics, ignite, community

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