
Guide to December Cultural Holidays
Every year there are at least 68 major religious holidays celebrated around the world.

Every year there are at least 68 major religious holidays celebrated around the world.

Engaging a remote workforce can be a challenge. But there are tried and trusted ways to connect with people that can positively impact personal productivity and sense of purpose. We take a look.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Open your Mind

Creating a truly diverse and inclusive company isn’t just about hiring a broad range of people. It’s also about creating a culture in which every one of those people can bring their “A” game and contribute to the company’s success — and leaders play an integral role in that.

Join Mallory Paul as she talks with Tiffany Komendat, our Sr. Manager of Training for Corporate and Call Centers. Together they discuss the semi-finals phase of the Kemmons’ Spirit of Innovation Challenge and the learning and development opportunities offered to participants. The competition is heating up and it won’t be long before we have our official winner!

There is a growing consensus that inclusive work environments yield better results. When employees feel included, they are more engaged and perform better.

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities.

Let’s Begin…
In the most remote corners of the Confederacy, news of slavery’s end did not come until more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. On June 19, 1865, General Order No. 3 was delivered to the people of Galveston, Texas, officially freeing the last enslaved people in the United States. The Root explores the history and continued significance of Juneteenth.

Talking about diversity at work is a given these days, but the modern workplace isn’t just about filling an office with people of different races, backgrounds, or identities. Inclusion is the real key, and it’s something that everyone can and should contribute to, even if you’re not a hiring manager or recruiter.

Less than a fifth of people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are employed, but business leaders can help change that.
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