Thought Leadership Articles: 2021
- June 1, 2021
Ten Minute Talk
By: Melissa Sims
Join Melissa Sims, from Philly SHRM’s Thought Leadership team, as she speaks with Daphne Curtin, Director of People for a global ecommerce company, on the topic of organizational effectiveness. -
- June 1, 2021
Leading Through a Pandemic: A CHRO Panel Discussion
By Brooklyn EspositoWhat is the most important role HR plays in a business? Keynote presentation, “Leading Through a Pandemic: A CHRO Panel Discussion,” hosted at Philly SHRM’s 2021 Annual Symposium, fashioned that very question with provoking answers that revitalize our collective understanding of HR’s significance. View more…
- June 1, 2021
Rethink and Reinvent Diversity and Inclusion Edition
By Mary Chan
Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) have been buzzwords for several years, but in the most recent months, the pressure for social and racial equality has intensified, as did with diversity and inclusion in the workplace. In response to the pressures, many companies have publicly promised to create a diversified and inclusive work environment. Recruiters across many disciplines of businesses have been instructed and challenged with seeking diverse candidates for open positions. Increasing the minority headcount to satisfy the Affirmative Action Plan is not enough to make an impact. There is more to diversity than race, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, and disability. And where does inclusion fit in? How does it impact the organization? And one equally important question: Does inclusion in an organization mean acceptance or tolerance? View more… - June 1, 2021
Traumatic Stress in the Workplace: Leading Post-Pandemic Growth and Beyond
By Katie Calabrese
I had the privilege of attending this engaging and educational session on the second day of the 2021 Symposium. Led by Dr. Debra Lindh, renowned trauma specialist, attendees learned about the concepts of stress and trauma, as well as how to address them in the workplace.View more…
