Nov 27What Is DEI in Business and Why Does It Matter?In the business world today, forward-looking businesses recognize the need to make diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) a priority. Companies are taking DEI more seriously than ever before — they see its effect on business performance, organizational culture, the employee and applicant experience, and retention. For instance, in one LinkedIn…4 min read4 min read
Oct 263 Athletes Who Launched Unusual Second CareersWhile most people are just getting warmed up in their careers by their late 20s and early 30s, for many professional athletes, this marks a time when they need to pause and consider what they will do after retiring from the sports world. People who are fortunate and talented enough…4 min read4 min read
Oct 239 Recruitment Trends Expected to Take Center Stage in 2024Just as with nearly every facet of the business world, the realm of recruitment is in a perpetual state of flux, responding to evolving demographics, market influences, employee expectations, and technological progress. Within the field of human resources, 2024 appears set to usher in a year of significant transformation. Drawing…4 min read4 min read
Oct 233 Professional Boxers Who Went on to Build Their Own Business EmpiresPopular from China to Mexico and everywhere in between, boxing is a truly global sport. With top pay-per-view fights generating hundreds of millions, there are vast amounts of money in the game. …4 min read4 min read
Sep 29How to Build a Great Partnership With Your Executive Search FirmPartnering with an executive search firm to fill C-suite roles at your company can offer many benefits, not least of which is saving your HR department from a huge amount of extra work. But just because you’ve outsourced much of the heavy lifting to another firm doesn’t mean you should…4 min read4 min read
Sep 18Diversity in the C-Suite — 3 Key Stats You Need to KnowWhen it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, the C-suite still has a long way to go. While recent advocacy efforts have helped to bring greater diversity to entry-level positions and mid-level managerial jobs, these efforts have not yet impacted the C-suite to any significant degree. Despite…4 min read4 min read
Aug 7From the Playing Field to the Workplace — 7 Key Transferable SkillsWhen you play a sport or pursue some other athletic activity, it’s easy to focus on the physical skills you’re developing while neglecting the mental aspect. However, you are building many other skills at the same time you are getting your sweat on. Whatever the sport and however competitive you…4 min read4 min read
Aug 1Diversity in the C-Suite — 3 Key Stats You Need to KnowWhen it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, the C-suite still has a long way to go. While recent advocacy efforts have helped to bring greater diversity to entry-level positions and mid-level managerial jobs, these efforts have not yet impacted the C-suite to any significant degree. Despite…4 min read4 min read
Jul 37 Benefits That a Diverse Leadership Team Can Bring to Your CompanyMore companies are becoming aware of the importance of having a diverse workforce, and are making great strides in connecting with, hiring, and retaining employees from a variety of backgrounds. However, it’s critical for companies to understand that diversity can’t stop at frontline workers. In order for organizations to be…4 min read4 min read
Jun 66 Ways a Chief HR Officer Can Promote Company DiversityChief diversity officers may be the ones getting all the buzz when it comes to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), but for most American companies, DEI efforts still fall squarely within the realm of the HR department. According to a May 2021 survey of US employers conducted by XpertHR…4 min read4 min read