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Tom Schin of Alaant explains why in this job market you should move quickly on a great candidate…

Even people who champion diversity and are knowledgeable about the topic can be nervous about choosing the correct words to describe various aspects of personal identity. This is especially true when interacting with people whose personal identities they have not often encountered. How should I address the…

The Alaant Spotlight features local leaders and businesses to highlight the great work they are doing in our community, sharing their career advice and/or secrets to success—in their own words. They are the people making a powerful impact for good across our region. Learn more about Recinda Robinson of CHEEK by Rez…

Studies have found that companies with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the enterprise are more successful than those without. Why is there still a question regarding the value of DEI? If the goal of business is to perform, i.e., generate more revenue, raise share price, have a greater profit than last year, then having a commitment to diversity should no longer be an option…

It’s a vicious cycle, and it’s affecting organizations large and small. The challenge of filling open positions in today’s labor market is leaving jobs unfilled longer than ever. Meanwhile, work still needs to get done, so a heavier burden is placed on the existing staff. That additional workload is…