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The workplace toxicity allegations faced by Real Salt Lake are not unique―and could happen to anyone.

Your workplace could be toxic (and you might not know about it)

The workplace toxicity allegations faced by Real Salt Lake are not unique―and could happen to anyone.

Microschooling is on the rise

Microschooling is on the rise (but parents are burning out)

Thanks to COVID, microschooling is on the rise and businesses need to adapt to accommodate them.

How your company can find and retain good talent, despite the competition for it.

All the good talent is taken

How your company can find and retain good talent, despite the competition for it.

Tech companies are using AI to prevent disease and heart attacks before they happen.

The tech that could prevent your next heart attack

Tech companies are using AI to prevent disease before it happens.

After the outbreak of COVID-19, BioFire quickly mobilized to provide a comprehensive testing solution.

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Confronting COVID-19: How BioFire mobilized to develop a comprehensive testing solution

How BioFire quickly mobilized to provide a comprehensive testing solution.

Throughout COVID, consumer purchasing habits massively changed. Here's what Purple has seen at their own company.

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How consumer buying habits have changed amid COVID

Throughout COVID, consumer purchasing habits massively changed. Here's what Purple has seen at their own company.

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What’s the difference between a cold, the flu, seasonal allergies, and COVID-19?

After the outbreak of COVID-19, BioFire quickly mobilized to provide a comprehensive testing solution.

Confronting COVID-19: How BioFire mobilized to develop a comprehensive testing solution

Despite the progress that s been made, there's still a lot of work to do in regards to gender equality in the workplace.

The time for gender equality in the workplace is now

Vice President, Communications and Partnerships

Roseman University of Health Sciences celebrates 20th anniversary

Throughout COVID, consumer purchasing habits massively changed. Here's what Purple has seen at their own company.

How consumer buying habits have changed amid COVID

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Meet our 2020 Women of the Year

Join us as we virtually honor our 2020 Women of the Year.

November 24, 2020

A conversation about transitioning to ecommerce

In partnership with Purple we'll discuss how you can shift your business online.

November 13, 2020

In partnership with Roseman University, we’ll discuss how our panelists responded to the crisis, what steps their organizations took to pivot to a new normal, and what innovations were made that will set us up for a more sustainable future. Find the agenda of the event below.

A deep-dive look at the healthcare industry

In our first-ever live panel event, we will talk to healthcare leaders in Utah about what it was like working during the pandemic.

November 6, 2020

Book Club, Video

No Rules Rules: Netflix & The Culture of Reinvention

There's a lot we can learn from the founder of Netflix, whose invention completely upended the way we consume media.

October 30, 2020

A conversation about the future of HR

See what you missed during our latest livestream event with HR leaders in Utah about the future of the industry.

October 15, 2020

A conversation about mass hiring during a pandemic

Join us for a discussion on mass hiring in Utah.

September 25, 2020

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Meet our 2020 Women of the Year

America is facing its first female recession. In September, four times more women than men dropped out of the labor force, according to the National Women’s Law Center. The numbers are not insignificant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, of the workers who left the labor force in September, 865,000 were women, compared to 216,000 men. Over the course of the global pandemic, one of the devastating trends is that women’s jobs are disproportionately affected, wiping out years of progress toward economic equality. This situation should bother everyone. Seeing others directly impacted by record-breaking layoffs, and seeing women I admire struggle with the drastic collision of professional and personal demands is distressing and serves a call to action to help working parents everywhere. The 19th*, a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom reporting on gender, politics, and policy, notes the latest statistics may be representative of “enduring challenges faced by women who make up the majority of the workforce in fields that have been hardest hit by social distancing and the coronavirus — particularly retail and hospitality — and the ongoing dissolution of the child care industry that has left many working mothers without options.” Studies show that even in families with both parents working full-time, women are far more likely than men to manage schedules and activities, and to take care of kids when sick. In addition, when families are led by a single parent Census data shows approximately 80.4 percent of custodial parents are mothers, compared to 19.6 percent of fathers. No matter their relationship status, many women face work environments that may not offer the work from home options needed to manage. Bloomberg reports that Women of Color have been even more negatively impacted by the pandemic. “Unemployment for Hispanic women surged to 20.2 percent in April, compared to 4.9 percent in February. Black women actually saw their worst jobless rate since the 1980s, at 16.5 percent in May.” Because of the challenges facing working mothers, we’re seeing women from all different backgrounds drop out of the workforce because to them, it seems like the only option. As the CEO of a healthcare training organization focused on helping people improve their lives and advance their careers through exceptional healthcare learning for more than 25 years, I know that many of our learners are women and Women of Color who have backgrounds in retail and hospitality. Many are working mothers and they come to us because they see a better future by taking a new path. So, as we see the devastating effects of this pandemic on jobs, I’d like to offer some much-needed words of encouragement and propose a new path forward to them women affected by the pandemic. Stay the course Getting laid off or having to leave your job to manage family commitments during this time can make any job seeker feel like the future is bleak. This is totally normal and these feelings should be acknowledged. However, women should remind themselves of their personal and economic value and seek employment that works for them in this current reality. One aspect of our lives does not define our value. There is hope, and workplaces with more diverse talent will continue to outperform their less-diverse counterparts. McKinsey recently released its Women in the Workplace annual study. It notes, “If companies make significant investments in building a more flexible and empathetic workplace—and there are signs that this is starting to happen—they can retain the employees most affected by today’s crises and nurture a culture in which women have equal opportunity to achieve their potential over the long term.” Limit distractions 2020 has been a harrowing year comprised of massive events that in other years would have defined the entire year; from the pandemic to wildfires, to confronting systemic racism, hurricanes, and the elections. The news cycle is non-stop and is exacerbated by the amplification process known as social media. Recognize what is happening, but give yourself permission to take breaks and focus on what is most important for you. For me, this meant giving myself specific times of day that I’d check in on the news and social media. When it comes to getting back to work, a job search can be a long, grueling process, so take the breaks you need, but ensure what you are doing with your time is helping you reach your goals. Build your network During this stressful time, it is more important than ever to connect with colleagues and friends to get the support you need and to learn of new pathways to a successful career. Sites like LinkedIn and even personal social media sites, like Instagram and Twitter, can help you re-establish connections and start a conversation that could lead to a new career. If you are in a place to mentor, be the best mentor possible. If you need a mentor, don’t hesitate to reach out to someone and ask. Develop the relationship and invest in the time it takes to learn. We need to support each other, help make connections for others, and take the time to care for ourselves as we build new pathways to careers that work for our situations ― especially since they have been drastically impacted this year. While the current statistics about this first female recession should alarm everyone, they are also a call to action to reach out to each other, provide support, and to re-imagine what our work-life balance can look like with a new career path.

America is suffering from a shesession caused by COVID-19

Don’t underestimate young talent

A conversation about transitioning to ecommerce

How to market your unique product design to create valuable trade dress assets

In partnership with Roseman University, we’ll discuss how our panelists responded to the crisis, what steps their organizations took to pivot to a new normal, and what innovations were made that will set us up for a more sustainable future. Find the agenda of the event below.

A deep-dive look at the healthcare industry

No Rules Rules: Netflix & The Culture of Reinvention

COVID-19 caused record-lows in the oil and gas industry but things are looking up.

The oil and gas industry is on the mend

COVID-19 changed everything about the way we live, work, and go to school but students are still making the best of the current situation.

The pandemic altered education, but Utah is adapting

The role of the corporation is changing. Here's what you need to know about it.

The evolution of the corporation

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