How To (Expertly) Increase Productivity Through Time-Blocking
As a society, weβre obsessed with productivity. Walk into any store, flip through any magazine, or scroll through any social media page and youβll find pictures, articles, and bolded text all screaming the same messageβGet (more) things done faster & better! But, somewhere along the path weβve mistaken productivity with being busy.
8 Ways Employers Can Cultivate An Effective Culture for Remote Workers
Over 40.7 million Americans are expected to be fully remote in the next five years. As this number of remote workers increases, one of your key goals as an employer should be maintaining your company cultureβand the transition to remote work doesnβt have to change this dynamic. Here are a few tips!
WorkFWD: The Future of Work
All the highlights, key takeaways, and breakdown of who, what, and where from the WorkFWD21 event!
Afghanistan: Whatβs going on & a way to help
The collapse of the Afghan National Army to the Taliban, only 11 days after US troops exited Afghanistan and the images of the Afghan people piling into planes attempting to seek refuge and safety are devastating. Here is a quick recap and one way to help.
CultureFWD: Confessions of a Biracial Brand
All the highlights, key takeaways, and breakdown of who, what, and where from the CultureFWD21 event!
Reactions: Juneteenth 2021
In this episode Audrey Boyle & Michael Donnelly talk through:
-The history of Juneteenth
-Why itβs important
-Newest Federal Holiday in the US
-Hard questions for what this means for different races
Juneteenth: What is it? Why is it important? & What's new in 2021?
While the 4th of July celebrates American independence from Great Britain, Black people were still enslaved until Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. News didnβt reach Galveston, Texas for 2 1/2 years! On June 19th, 1865 ALL AMERICANS became free. Juneteenth: Freedom Day.
Authenticity vs. Oversharing: How to Use Social Media with Intention
Are you sharing pictures of your dog during times of political tension? Are you considering conflict, fear, war, or pain that others may be experiencing and incorporating those emotions into the content you share? Are you considerate of your audience and their biases, perspectives, or experiences?
America For All
For me, the soul of America reflects an ideal that we have yet to reachβone where βfor allβ truly means all human beings in America regardless of identity, status, or background.
'Where Do You Live?': Exploring the Impact of Geographical Bias
Vetting someoneβs safety solely based on their geographic locationβtheir homeβexemplifies how these biases further divide and separate us.
Our Favorite Money Tools: Personal & Professional
When it comes to money, it's all about tracking and planningβand then making as much of it as possibleβ of course. We've curated a shortlist of a few of our favorites tools and resources here for both personal and professional money management!
A Very FWD February 2021: Our Virtual Summit
All the highlights, key takeaways, and breakdown of who what where from A Very FWD February (our 2021 virtual summit)!
The Best New Years Resolution is to Build and Preserve Diverse Workspaces
Looking ahead towards 2021 and beyond, we must hold companies accountable for these initiatives in order to build and sustain inclusive workplaces for coworkers of all backgrounds.