As the workplace continues to evolve, leading companies are recognizing that traditional benefits packages alone aren’t enough to attract and retain top talent. Today’s employees expect comprehensive well-being support that addresses their physical, mental, financial, and social needs—both at work and beyond. The most forward-thinking organizations are going beyond standard health insurance and PTO to … Read full-story
The most successful companies understand that robust internship programs are strategic investments in future talent, not just temporary summer employment. These programs combine meaningful project work, dedicated mentorship, and structured support systems to create transformative experiences that benefit both interns and organizations. We asked leading companies with exceptional internship programs to share their insights on … Read full-story
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have become essential drivers of workplace inclusion and business success. These employee-led communities create authentic connections while advancing both personal and organizational goals, serving roles far beyond traditional networking. Today’s most effective ERGs combine strong executive sponsorship with meaningful resources, fostering professional development, influencing talent strategies, and strengthening company culture. They … Read full-story
Why does your company do to make the world a better place? At Cambium, we are guided by a singular purpose–to help all teachers and students feel seen, valued and supported. To realize that purpose, we focus on delivering technology-enabled solutions designed to address education’s biggest challenges–from improving student literacy and helping students grow their … Read full-story
What kind of programs do you have in place to encourage internal mobility? Sephora fosters an inclusive and engaging environment for employees to develop technical and professional skills and grow their careers within the company. During quarterly Career Development Conversations, employees align with their managers on their targeted growth and development plans. Development plan activities … Read full-story
How is your company celebrating Pride Month 2023, especially from an employee-inclusion perspective? At Catalent, our Pride Month activities are developed and sponsored by our global LGBTQ+ Employees & Allies Resource Network (LEARN) Employee Resource Group (ERG), in partnership with our Global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Office. This year, the team is planning a multitude … Read full-story
Tell us about the ways in which your company empowers employees to give back. Catalent Cares is our way of connecting Catalent team members—our time, talents, and resources—to our communities. Through our extensive employee-driven and philanthropic programs, we help our communities thrive. Catalent’s year-round Matching Gift Program engages and encourages team members to give to … Read full-story
As with almost everything else surrounding life in business, internships have also had to evolve or at least temporarily transform into sometimes virtual internships. Those looking ahead to 2022 internships can start here with these companies, which have all responded thoughtfully when we asked about what their internship programs offered and how they may have … Read full-story
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organizations they serve. In an era when diversity and inclusion are of the utmost importance, ERGs are key to the progressive workplaces we are all looking towards. Here are several companies that have gotten creative, launching … Read full-story
EARLY CAREER “In every job that I had early on in my career, I was typically either the youngest or the only person of color. This was back in the late 90s and the early 2000s,” says Brandi Riggins, Global Head of DE&I at Guidewire Software. “You didn’t hear the word diversity a lot in … Read full-story
Giving back to local communities is always the kind of thing a self-respecting, smartly-run company wants to make sure to set aside time and efforts for. But needless to say, the COVID-19 has upped the urgency for organizations to extend a helping hand to the communities around them. Those communities are the lifeblood of the businesses … Read full-story
