by Charlene Martinez | Jun 17, 2026 | Belonging, DEI Strategy
The phrase belonging at work sounds soft and almost like a nice-to-have. However, the data tells a very different story. When employees have a strong sense of belonging, job performance increases 56%. The likelihood of them quitting drops by 50%. Their sick leave...
by Randall Soukup | May 15, 2026 | Inclusive Management, Leadership
Great managers do not just show up. They show up with the same steady habits each week. That is the main secret. It does not come from big speeches or leadership books that sound smart on paper. It comes from the small actions you repeat week after week. Those habits...
by Randall Soukup | Apr 12, 2026 | Inclusive Procurement
I am sure you must have heard the term “supplier diversity” in procurement meetings. Most people seem to get the gist. You purchase from diverse businesses. That’s the basic idea. But Tier-2 supplier diversity goes a lot deeper than that. And to be...
by Randall Soukup | Mar 3, 2026 | Workplace
Today’s connected workplaces need strong belonging cultures to succeed. Belonging goes beyond simple inclusion because it means employees get proper respect and empowerment to make full contributions. Employees who feel they belong at work become more dedicated...
by Randall Soukup | Feb 8, 2026 | Hybrid Work & DEI
Hybrid work has changed how modern companies and their employees work together, offering greater flexibility and adaptability. The new hybrid work setup brings specific challenges to DEI efforts. Organizations must make inclusivity their top priority when handling...
by Randall Soukup | Jan 7, 2026 | Workplace Inclusion
The use of Employee Resource Groups helps organizations create more inclusive workplaces through diversity and equality practices. These employee-led groups, run by staff members, help people bond through shared traits or past experiences, build networks, and advance...
by Randall Soukup | Dec 9, 2025 | Workplace
People experience discrimination through small, unintentional behaviors that target their identity groups like race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. While others may view them as insignificant, they cause deep harm to their targets’ mental state....
by Randall Soukup | Nov 7, 2025 | Inclusive Procurement
Businesses now understand that diversity and inclusion must be part of their operations, including their supply chains. Companies use inclusive procurement as a strategic method to both enhance business results and build stronger communities through innovation. Firms...
by Randall Soukup | Oct 9, 2025 | Leadership & Social Justice
Today’s successful business operations need ethical leadership and social justice to fulfill their corporate responsibility. Businesses receive more critical evaluation from customers, employees, and investors, which has made ethical and fair leadership a top...
by Randall Soukup | Sep 2, 2025 | Leadership, Workplace Inclusion
The growing global connection demands that companies see work inclusion as essential for their success. Workplace inclusion helps businesses generate better ideas and make employees happier, leading to business growth. Most firms struggle to achieve meaningful...
