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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

In today’s fast-paced business environment, progressive organizations are recognizing that employee mental health is not just a personal concern but a critical component of workplace success. As Mental Health Awareness Month arrives this May, we spotlight companies that are taking meaningful action to support their workforce’s psychological wellbeing. These organizations shared their plans for the … Read full-story

In an era where environmental consciousness shapes consumer preferences and regulatory frameworks, companies are increasingly integrating sustainability into their core business strategies. This special feature highlights organizations that have made significant commitments to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. What specific sustainability goals has your company set, and how are you measuring progress towards these objectives? … Read full-story

As the workplace continues to evolve, forward-thinking organizations are reimagining their approach to employee support in remote and hybrid environments. From revamped employer branding to innovative benefits packages, companies are finding creative ways to maintain connection, productivity, and well-being across distributed teams. How has your company adapted its employer brand messaging to reflect changes in … Read full-story

In today’s competitive business landscape, companies that excel at onboarding new employees gain a significant advantage in retention, productivity, and workplace satisfaction. Organizations with thoughtful integration processes transform newcomers into engaged team members quickly, while reducing the costly impacts of turnover. We asked industry leaders to share their approaches to effective onboarding, focusing on their … Read full-story

In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, forward-thinking organizations are recognizing that gender equality is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic advantage. Beyond mere compliance, these companies are actively transforming workplace cultures, implementing innovative policies, and creating robust support systems that empower women at every career stage. Through intentional mentorship programs, inclusive leadership practices, … Read full-story

Describe some of your creative recruitment strategies your company utilizes. We prioritize staff experience by creating a supportive and engaging work environment, highlighted in our social media posts about current openings. We also host Career Exploration events for local high school seniors to introduce them to the renewable energy industry. Additionally, we attend career fairs … Read full-story

What are some of the most active employee resource groups you currently have? At Beacon Hill, StandOut and Fierce are two of the most active Employee Resource Networks. StandOut’s subcommittees focus on philanthropy, Pride Month, corporate equality and allyship, continuously bringing new ideas and drive. This year, they launched a successful weekly newsletter during Pride … Read full-story

What does your current onboarding process look like? We provide structured and detailed communication, tailored to each new hire’s time zone, to ensure they have all the information they need without having to search for answers. Initial onboarding emails are sent up to ten days in advance, with a final one on the Friday before … Read full-story

What are the key benefits, and differentiators, of your mentorship programs? Our Waste Connections Women’s Network has created a unique mentorship program focused on delivering on the specific needs of our members. This program offers a blend of personalized guidance, professional development, community support & networking. The mentees and mentors benefit from one-on-one mentorship with … Read full-story

Tell us how your company supports working parents. At Beacon Hill, we firmly believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting working parents, prospective parents, caregivers, and allies. That’s why we created the employee networking group, Raise. Raise is a safe space where individuals can come together to share ideas and provide … Read full-story

Vista, a Cimpress company, is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. We connected with Veronica Acevedo, Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, to talk about what led her to Vista, the work she is doing, and how it makes a difference to the lives of her coworkers. Describe … Read full-story

In what ways is your company redefining its brand for the coming year? LiveControl launched with a website and brand identity that spoke to our customer base and got the job done. Now, as we’ve learned more about our current and potential customers and the empowering role our solution plays for them, we’ve refreshed our … Read full-story

With remote work a part of our normal lives now and – potentially – a lot longer, the entire experience of working for a company has pivoted to a new paradigm wherein employees may never meet their co-workers or leaders in person – and may in fact live hundreds or thousands of miles from the … Read full-story