Beyond Access: How Bench Accounting is Cultivating an Inclusive Future

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By Sandy Manj, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, Bench Accounting Stacey Park Milbern, a leading voice in disability justice, once put it simply: “Access is just the starting line, not the finish line. It’s not enough to just open the doors and think we’ve solved everything.” Her words echo loudly, reminding us that creating a truly inclusive […]

5 Ways to Motivate Employees to Return to the Office

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By HEAL Wellness While many companies have found that work from home or fully remote work works best for their teams, some of our clients are trying to encourage their employees to come into the office at least a few days a week. While some employees may be eager to return, you’ll also have some who are […]

The Remote Work Revolution is Here to Stay

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The recent pandemic has been a catalyst for remote work. Amidst fast-paced change, we’ve seen employee mobility, increased salaries, flexible work, an uncertain economic climate and an increasing number of employers extend job offers to a global playing field this year. All of which brings with it innumerable benefits and corresponding challenges. Hiring and leading […]

Learn Social-Bonding (Not Team Building) to Foster Relationships at Work

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Guest blog post by Jacques Martiquet. Get a higher ROI from your team’s fun. Learn the most effective methods for creating trust. Foster long-term relationships on your team. Leadership Retreat in Colorado, 2021. I was one of the chief facilitators. A group of 30 strangers came together east of Denver, spending three days together. After […]

Managing a Hybrid Workforce through Leadership

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Guest post by the team at Aura Office Environments. Original blog post here. According to the American Psychological Association, roughly 3 out of 5 workers report they’re currently experiencing the negative effects of work-related stress. 44% feel physical fatigue, and over one-third of respondents are dealing with cognitive and emotional weariness. All of these workers are at risk […]

Why East Side Games chose to prioritize wellness for their team

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By the Team at East Side Games and HEAL Wellness This past January, our team decided to run a 4-week Wellness Challenge with HEAL Wellness. The holidays can push us out of our routines and January can be a hard month for a lot of folks so it’s a great time to kick start the […]

Diversity in the Workplace through Mentorship

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Guest post by Together Platform A lack of diversity in the workplace can hurt a company’s bottom line, turnover rate and employee morale and productivity. Yet, research has shown that a good mentoring program can lead to positive changes. Minorities and women can face a lot of challenges and barriers when it comes to advancement in […]