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Steelcase recently surveyed business leaders from all over the world to learn what they think will be the most important workplace issues in the year ahead, and what they said surprised us – in a good way. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re working with Steelcase to share a new round of research, insights and designs all geared toward addressing these new emerging leader priorities. Work Better Magazine Editor In Chief @Chris Congdon from Steelcase shares how its research practices help us see what's ahead, what that means and why "The Future is Here." https://hubs.ly/Q02h3lB_0

Steelcase recently surveyed business leaders from all over the world to learn what they think will be the most important workplace issues in the year ahead, and what they said surprised us – in a good way. As we look ahead to the new year, we’re working with Steelcase to share a new round of research, insights and designs all geared toward addressing these new emerging leader priorities. Work Better Magazine Editor In Chief @Chris Congdon from Steelcase shares how its research practices help us see what's ahead, what that means and why "The Future is Here." https://bit.ly/3Sr8KRo

"Leaders need to realise that diversity and difference create a need for us to dig in and see what those dynamics are." - Kerrie Adaway In the evolving landscape of today's workplace, fostering an inclusive culture is more crucial than ever. In a recent fireside chat with Business NSW, our CEO, Kerrie Adaway, shared her insights on the importance of understanding and embracing diversity to create a thriving work environment. Kerrie highlights the critical role of emotional intelligence in leadership and the necessity for leaders to create environments where every team member feels valued and psychologically safe. "We need to create an environment with a huge amount of empathy, listening, and understanding," she emphasises. Join us at the Central Coast Workforce Futures event on the 10th of July at the Gosford RSL to explore strategies for building a future-proof workforce. This event will help businesses access top talent on the Central Coast through career-ready placements, seamlessly integrating academic learning with professional experience. Register now to secure your spot and stay ahead in the evolving workplace landscape: https://lnkd.in/g7QNVTE7 #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Inclusion #FutureOfWork #BusinessStrategy #CultureandDiversity #DiversityandInclusion

The #DEI landscape has experienced many dramatic changes in the last few years. What challenges are leaders experiencing in this space, and how are priorities evolving? Partner and Chief Diversity Officer Brian Seaman will join the The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and moderate a panel of experts on the evolution of diversity, equity and inclusion. The DEI Forum will discuss how these leaders are developing their organizational practices and what strategies and granular actions teams can employ on their own to maintain momentum. https://bit.ly/46P0pek

Why it’s important to inspire the next generation. Today, is something I’m very passionate about. Empowering the next generation of leaders. This isn't just about passing on wisdom, it's about actively shaping an environment where young leaders can thrive, innovate, and lead with courage. We owe it to them to provide the mentorship, support, and encouragement they need to navigate future challenges. My focus is on how we can best pave their way, ensuring they're ready to make a meaningful impact. Let's commit to fostering their growth and valuing their fresh perspectives. #EmpoweringYouth #Leadership #Mentorship

💪 Employee resource groups offer numerous benefits to both employees and employers, including a sense of belonging, community, feedback for management on issues affecting employees, volunteer opportunities, and more. 🎉 At OpenSesame, we have a wide range of ERGs, including Asian-Pacific Islanders, BlackFolx, Juntos!, Neurodiversity, Queers of OpenSesame, and Women of OpenSesame among others. ❓ What ERGs does your organization offer? Are you part of one? Do they enrich your work life or organization at large? 💡 Join us this Thursday to learn more about the power of ERGs and how you can maximize their impact –

Very proud that Enterprise Ireland have received inclusio’s Excellence in DEI Award™, for our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrating outstanding leadership in building inclusive cultures.   This award, along with our Highly Commended CIPD Award for Embedding a Culture of Workplace wellbeing, illustrates the huge strides made in our cultural transformation under our THRIVE People Strategy- a strategy co-created by our people, across our 50 offices globally. We started with our overseas colleagues, to purposely cultivate inclusion and this has been replicated in our implementation with over 40% of our engagement group from our overseas locations - bringing a uniquely diverse approach to our work.    Cultural change is hard, as unfortunately there aren’t one or two things you need to do, instead it’s a combination of all the actions you take each day & the behaviours you tolerate, encourage and reward. I am personally really proud of how far the organisation has come in the almost 2.5 years since I joined.    This change has been achieved through the engagement of our people throughout our offices globally, an amazing group of colleagues who work tirelessly on behalf of our clients, and the Irish state, every day, whether client facing or enabling the work through internal delivery. I am really proud to work alongside them each day, celebrating their work which enables our clients' success, resulting in the creation of quality jobs in Ireland, which benefits all the people of Ireland.    This award builds on the work of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion group, including Olivia Jackman, Lydia Rogers, Ellen N., Sean Davis, Garrett Murray, Jonathan McMillan, Amanda Ward, as well as former colleagues including Deirbhrin Hanratty, Jean O' Sullivan, Stephen Creaner, as well as our many champions of this throughout the organisation.     Thanks to Keith Hussey (he/him) for driving this work through his pivotal role as our E, D& I manager, as well as Olivia Jackman, Adrian Breen & all the People & Culture division. Thanks to Leo Clancy for believing in the importance of this enough to create the E,D&I role, as well as a huge shout out to our Senior Leadership team for their role in creating an inclusive environment each day!  Please tag colleagues across the organisation who champion our culture and live our values as I always run out of room.........! Thanks Sandra Healy, Laura Stafford, Aaron & all the team at Inclusio for their partnership in enabling us to take an evidence based approach - we look forward to tracking our progress and continuing to learn from your insights!  

I love these insightful steps to sharpen your EQ. Great article, Vanessa!

On #internationalwomensday it feels only fitting to share this recent HR.com article, written by my colleague, Vanessa Boettcher. Vanessa shares some practical tips for using emotional intelligence to grow your leadership, something she personifies daily. #eq #hr