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.
Read MoreAs I’ve gone on with my own career, I realize that, as much as creativity, as much as efficiency, “blood” is one of the things that I look for the most in my partners and in my employees. I want to be surrounded by people who are willing to tear their heart out of their chest and leave it on the table for the mission.
Read MoreOne individual that truly reflects a diverse and inclusive lifestyle is Natalie Yee. Natalie is a Senior Experience Designer at Nerdery where she also helps lead the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiative, along with the head of HR.
Read MoreIsaiah Mākar is the Founder & Chief Engagement Officer. Impact Mākars focuses on poetically humanizing workplace communication.
Read MoreEvery organization and its work culture is subtly different, and there is no one-size-fits-all employee experience creation template. However, we can put together a template for how to approach crafting an effective employee experience.
Read MoreIt’s hard to think of something, to be sure. Being a mom, by definition almost, means doing everything at max effort -- kids, work, life, everything. The stakes are simply too high.
Read MoreMaja attended an event where she was able to interview Terra Winston. Terra Winston is a leadership consultant and executive coach, living and working in Chicago.
Read MoreErica Pearson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vacation Fund. Vacation Fund is an employer-matched vacation saving platform that incentivizes employees to put money aside and take meaningful vacations every year.
Read MoreWhen we would offer jobs to potential employees, I often was the one to call and offer them the jobs. It was great - people love getting jobs. I would call, welcome the person to the team, talk to them about the offer we were giving them, the benefits.
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