equality

Celebrating Change Makers

Oprah Winfrey “It doesn’t matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you, always.” Oprah Winfrey was born in the small town of Kosciusko, Mississippi, and grew up in extreme poverty. While she lived with her mother, she was subjected to child abuse and sexual assault at an early…

L&D’s Crucial Role in Adapting to Social Change

Changing employee expectations about diversity and inclusion, respect in the workplace, and ethical business practices are a source of uncertainty and conflict for many organizations. Employees are self-organizing in opposition to organizational policies and behaviors they see as unacceptable in an evolving culture. While some organizations are dealing effectively with internal social unrest, every move…