The Executives' Club of Chicago's new CEO, Margaret Mueller, Speaks on DEI, Leadership, and Parenthood

Over one hundred of Chicago’s greatest HR leaders and D&I professionals gathered to hear all about Margaret Mueller’s background, goals, her new role, and the Exec Club’s mission to foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

DEI, Employee Spotlight, Workplace Culture, ResourcesElda BaezMarch 29, 2019diversity, Inclusion, leadership, parenthood, Chicago, CEO, Executive Club, Excexutives' Club of Chicago, Margaret Mueller, Tonise Paul, Energy BBDO, Dorri McWhorter, YWCA

How to Ensure a Positive Experience for Expectant Mothers at Your Organization with Emily Pevnick

Always caught off guard by this question and having had enough, Emily recently created a Facebook post as a response to people that ask this question not only directed towards her, but to the many other women that are currently pregnant and at work.

Resources, DEI, Workplace CultureElda BaezMarch 25, 2019mothers, Chicago, work, returning to work, Pregnant, Emily Pevnick, children, child, pregnant women, maternal leave, maternal leave policy, policy

Be An Ally

Women’s Day is commit to being an ally. It’s free, you can do it right now, you can start immediately, and it can last forever.

DEI, Needed Change, Workplace CultureTom AlexanderMarch 8, 2019Women, Men, InternationalWomenDay, equality, feminist, International Women's Day, March 8th, ally, bias, policy

Finding Your Spark of Joy in the Workplace

Like everybody else in the nation, I'm infatuated with Marie Kondo and her unique and inspirational view on tidiness by giving up what's unnecessary and focusing on your inner spark of joy when it comes to material possessions.

Workplace Culture, Resources, Employee SpotlightTom AlexanderMarch 4, 2019Joy, Spark Of Joy, invest, business, environment, Marie Kondo, spark of joy, Howard Tullman, Fence It and Forget It

Seven Concepts to Improve Employee Retention

Fostering increased employee engagement is a challenge for virtually every company. Holistic gathered top HR leaders from around Chicago to discuss techniques that have wide application for businesses.

You Can Keep Your Fro Yo, I'll Take My PPO

Don’t get me wrong; I’ve enjoyed all of those lovely workplace perks in the past. Fro-yo is delish, but the psychological benefit of real employer benefits is undeniable.

Needed Change, Workplace Culture, Employee SpotlightSuzanne ReicherFebruary 26, 2019PPO, career, work environment, benefits, Holistic, ppo

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

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

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