by Laurie Swanson | Jul 15, 2020 | Company Blog
I’m getting prepared to deliver a (virtual) workshop to a client on Unconscious Bias and the Hiring Process. As I look at what exercises make the most sense for this client and what stories to share, I was reminded of a panel I was on at Accenture earlier this year...
by Laurie Swanson | Jun 17, 2020 | Company Blog
Lots has changed since we put together our topic list for this month’s Belong Newsletter. That real, positive change might come out of these horrendous events feels like a candle of hope in my heart. Beyond the murder of George Floyd and other racial injustices,...
by Laurie Swanson | May 20, 2020 | Company Blog
Hello fellow homebodies- These really are unprecedented times that are calling all of us to be creative problem-solvers, give grace to others, find our happy place and remain in peace as much as possible. Speaking of creative problem solving, my client...
by Laurie Swanson | Apr 15, 2020 | Company Blog
The Paradox: How to build inclusion AND shelter at home? It can seem like an almost insurmountable challenge to make your team, other employees, leadership, your clients, and your vendors feel included even while being far apart. Your role as an IT or HR leader, now...
by Laurie Swanson | Mar 22, 2020 | Company Blog
I recently was asked to speak on a panel at Accenture for their Women in Innovation group about Access. In getting ready for this event, I got my nails done, spent too long figuring out my outfit and made sure to have notecards with my key talking points. For me, how...
by Laurie Swanson | Feb 19, 2020 | Company Blog
No one has a crystal ball. I am not even sure if being able to see into and predict the future is necessarily the superpower I would pick. But preparing for the future makes good common and business sense. This month in Belong we look at the idea of Future Proofing as...
