brightlink IP Atlanta, GA www.brightlink.com Grade: A Summary: Located in up and coming tech hub, Atlanta. Over 10 medical plans. Solid longevity, brand new 2,300 square foot gym with great views of the city, lounges have huge TVs and holiday parties at the W. Intro: We believe that candidates choose to work at Brightlink for a variety […]
BlueCat Networks
BlueCat Networks Toronto, ON Canada www.bluecatnetworks.com Grade: A Summary: Solid work life balance, focus on internal hiring, tuition assistance, perks fun, solid collaboration tools, free drinks, in-house chef and thank you trip to Antigua. Intro: When a new hire reaches 60 days, we conduct a new hire check in. During this check in, we ask them what […]
AARP
AARP Washington, DC www.aarp.org Grade: A- Summary: Stable organization, potential for leadership development training, solid community service record and advancement opportunities. Intro: AARP is known for supporting our nearly 38 million members turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthening communities, and fighting for the issues that matter most to families. Everyone knows someone in the […]
Five Ways to Successfully Create a More Positive Company Culture
Charles Dearing is a seasoned journalist with over 15 years of experience using words to move people to act. He has written for various publications such as ProBlogger, Big Think, HBUK, to name a few. Change is hard. Business success is a constant work in progress, and making changes invites inevitable failures and successes that […]
5 Ways to Craft a Workplace Culture with Purpose
By David Shanklin, Head of Culture Strategy, CultureIQ Purpose in the workplace matters today more than ever. Millennials, who now comprise the largest sector of the workforce, identify a sense of purpose as one of the primary reasons for accepting employment. It turns out, other generations want similar things as those often attributed to […]
Promote Your Company’s Social Responsibility Efforts
By Paula Bernier Big companies get a lot of kudos for their corporate giving and volunteerism. But small and medium businesses also play a big role in reaching out to their communities and doing good works where help is needed. And given that there are some 28.8 million small and medium businesses with 56.8 million […]
Reports Offer Conflicting Views on Uber Diversity
By Paula Bernier Is Uber an innovator that has also been a pioneer within the tech industry in its hiring people of color? Or is the ride-sharing company one that discriminates against women and minorities, and that generally has such a high-pressure (and possibly racist) culture that at least one employee has resorted to suicide? […]
FCC to Form Committee on Diversity & Digital Empowerment
By Paula Bernier The Federal Communications Commission says it plans to create a committee aimed at improving diversity in the communications industry and eliminating inequality in the online arena. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans for the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment yesterday. “Every American should have the opportunity to participate in the […]
Employees Make Their Voices Known Through Petitions
By Paula Bernier When footage came to light of Donald Trump talking about grabbing women’s private parts and kissing them without their consent, people flocked to the streets to march in protest. When President Trump signed the executive order on immigration, demonstrators likewise turned out in force to condemn the move. Turns out our new […]
Google, Howard University Open New Chapter
By Paula Bernier While many Silicon Valley companies over the years have come out with diversity reports and talked about their interest and efforts in providing more workplace opportunities and support for minorities, a recent Venture Beat article by Paul Sawers says there’s been little actual advancement in diversity on this front. Recognizing this, Google […]