Articles by Olga Scherbina
4 effective ways to make your virtual workplace more inclusive
Let’s be honest: pre-pandemic, working from home was a dream. After COVID-19 forced almost everyone to work remotely, we’ve discovered the new virtual workplace encompasses more than Zoom calls, virtual coffees, and cat memes in …
Yale Experts on the Parallel Crises of COVID-19 and Systemic Racism
Anti-black violence, racism, and injustice are all too ubiquitous in our nation today and throughout history. As people called for actions to solve this crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed striking, long-standing health disparities in our …
How to improve intercultural relationships at work: five ideas for leaders
Research indicates that diverse workplace teams make better decisions, with better outcomes, more often than non-diverse teams. However, diversity can also lead to workplace conflict if not properly managed. As leaders encourage diversity at work, …
5 ways to boldly create diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Look around your business. Scan the faces of the people that work within your walls. Think about vendors that you support or come in contact with daily. Do they all look alike, sound alike, or …
NEXT-GENERATION ENGAGEMENT PLATFORMS, AND HOW THEY ARE USEFUL RIGHT NOW (PART 1)
The COVID-19 pandemic rather abruptly eliminated some of our traditional methods of engaging large groups of people. Canvassing, rallies, and large public events have either been taken entirely off the table or drastically reduced in …