Inclusive leadership team building

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin While working at Oscar Health, Gaurang Choksi realized a disconnect when it came to the inclusive care that diverse patients needed. He remembers that clients would come in looking for a health care clinician that represented them, but that wasn’t a possibility. Meanwhile, those patients would sometimes have difficulty connecting with doctors from other backgrounds, because their needs weren’t fully understood. This is the experience that led him to found Violet, a digital platform that allows clinicians to take courses to become skilled in diversity, equity and inclusion. On Monday, the company announced that it has raised $5.3M in seed funding. The seed round was led by SemperVirens Northwell Holdings, the venture arm of Northwell Health, The Venture Collective, Hopelab and Naomi Allen (founder and CEO of digital health company Brightline.) “Historically before Violet, what everybody would do is say, ‘what communities … [Read more...] about This Startup Just Raised $5.3 Million To Make Healthcare More Inclusive

By Syed Balkhi, founder of WPBeginner. There's an obvious appeal when it comes to the benefits of a remote workforce , like low overhead and the ability to hire the best talents without geographical restrictions. But you’ll also encounter a unique set of challenges when building a remote company. There’s something really special when the whole team gets together under one roof to brainstorm, relax and socialize, and this is why conducting corporate retreats is vital for remote companies. Although we use several tools to communicate with our team while we work, there are some things that happen better in person. An annual retreat is the best way to meet your whole team in person. Plus, it’s a lot of fun. We try to get our whole team together for a company retreat once every year. Last year, we all met in Orlando for a week and brainstormed some great feature ideas that we've since been able to implement into our products. If your remote team is in need of some … [Read more...] about Your Remote Team Needs a Corporate Retreat: Here Are Five Steps to Plan the Ultimate Experience

For many small businesses, having team members who work remotely is the norm. In fact, at Masthead Media , most of our team is remote! Working with remote employees gives companies an opportunity to attract diverse talent, offer flexibility around work schedules, and create a dynamic, collaborative environment . I've found that it helps to be mindful of the unique challenges that come with both working remotely and managing a remote team. Here are a few ideas for creating a remote work structure that enhances your company's culture. Create a Communication Playbook How does your team communicate best? Just ask them! A quick survey could ask employees to list how they'd like to be contacted about quick questions versus larger, more involved asks. According to Harvard Business Review , teams at the pharmaceutical company Merck use acronyms like NNTR ("No Need to Respond") to add more color and clarity to digital conversations. As someone who manages … [Read more...] about The Most Successful Remote Teams Do These 5 Things

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I t was the return of business travel that tipped Stephanie Dismore’s calendar over the edge. Earlier this year, as the HP senior executive juggled running to airport gates with a schedule still filled with pandemic-era Zoom calls, Dismore sat down with her assistant and did an audit of her meetings. Some were delegated. Meetings set up simply to share information were canceled, with a request sent for a slide deck. The rest were given a hard look and had to pass a test to stay on her calendar. “I tell my team ‘no objective, no attendance,’ ” says Dismore, HP’s managing director of North America. If there’s not a clear goal, she says, “I just decline the meeting. If it’s important, it’ll get back on my calendar with an objective at some point.” Not everyone has the authority—or the executive assistant—to go through that sort of exercise in calendar hygiene. But after more than two years of remote work-fueled meeting … [Read more...] about ‘Meeting Doomsday’ And ‘Calendar Bankruptcy’: How Leaders Are Battling Meeting Overload

You've wrapped up 2016 with a bow, and shut it down. You're fired up for an awesome 2017. After all, this is going to be YOUR YEAR . We all know that we can't make the journey alone. We need the right people to support us, challenge us, and push us forward. So how does one decide where and with whom they should spend their valuable time? Here are 5 steps to selecting the right group, plus a few tips to ensure you get a strong ROI with the groups you choose. 1: Think Strategically. Some reasons include: Learning/education Business development/lead generation Meeting specific individuals that are affiliated with a specific group Competitive analysis Brand-building in a specific vertical or market Taking a leadership position (committee member, Board member) Expanding your social circle Developing emotional support/personal connections Every business decision should be tied to the strategic objectives for your company's growth. This … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Networking Communities to Help You Grow in 2017

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC) marked the completion of the top floor of its newest Grade A, green office building, GBF Center 1. The high-quality, sustainable development is designed to cater to evolving workplace dynamics in the post-pandemic era. With the nationwide easing of quarantine restrictions, reopening of borders, and strong recovery of the domestic economy, the office sector of the Philippine real estate industry is expected to take an optimistic turn this year. The positive outlook on the demand for office spaces is anchored on the increasing rate of transition to on-site work and the continuous expansion of companies, particularly the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firms. GBF Center 1, RLC’s prime office development, is poised to be the most iconic structure along the C5-Libis IT corridor. It is an opportune time for Robinsons Land Corporation, one of the largest property developers in the Philippines, to usher in the future of workspace with its … [Read more...] about Ushering in the future of workspace: Robinsons Land tops off GBF Center 1

This article first appeared in Forum, The Edge Malaysia Weekly, on August 15, 2022 - August 21, 2022. - A + A Global foreign direct investments (FDI) recovered to pre-pandemic levels in 2021, reaching nearly US$1.6 trillion, according to the World Investment Report 2022 by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (Unctad). The report indicated that developing Asia, which receives 40% of global FDI, saw flows rise in 2021 for the third straight year to an “all-time high” of US$619 billion, growing 21% in China and 44% in Southeast Asia respectively. These findings corroborate the strong investment flows witnessed in Malaysia in 2021. The country’s economy, despite being affected by a pandemic-induced recession, benefitted tremendously from a record level of approved investments totalling RM306.5 billion, of which 68.1% was from FDI in the manufacturing, electrical and electronics (E&E), services and primary sectors, particularly mining. … [Read more...] about Growing Champions: Digital economy agreements can boost FDI

Somewhere between the start of the Great Recession of 2007 and the Age of the Unicorn , America ushered in the era of the freelance economy. Today, the workers powering our most innovative companies are increasingly likely to be independent contractors, rather than W2 employees. Last year, the number of freelancers in the United States grew by 700,000 people , and comprised a full 34 percent of the workforce. As you work to scale your own business, you'll find that freelancers can be an essential, integral part of that process. Having a flexible, agile workforce allows you to scale up more quickly--without taking on the risk of hiring full-time staffers right away. What's not so obvious is that freelancers need (and yes, crave!) great leadership to inspire, motivate, and challenge them. At Masthead Media (where a large percentage of our team members are 1099 contributors) we've learned that proactively managing freelancers in an empowering, mutually … [Read more...] about 6 Secrets for Transforming Freelancers into Insanely Productive (and Loyal!) Workers | Inc.com

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Often when we think of beauty routines, we simply think of products we apply to our skin. In reality, skin health is dependent on much more than the right topical cream — it’s rooted in the overall health of our bodies. Holistic esthetician and KLUR founder Lesley Thornton understands this health and beauty connection and takes a holistic approach rooted in science to design the products offered by her company. The result is a clean skincare line that’s sustainably and ethically produced with a flair for creative ingredients that goes beyond the typical list found in most mainstream products. KLUR’s skincare offerings are simultaneously luxurious and practical — encouraging self-care at the deepest level. Here’s what Thornton shared about why effective skincare should be holistic and how KLUR helps to achieve this goal. Olivia O’Bryon: What is holistic skincare and why is it important? Lesley Thornton: To treat your … [Read more...] about Klur Founder Lesley Thornton On Why Effective Skincare Needs To Be Holistic

The year was 2017, and Chipotle Mexican Grill was in dire straits. A series of food-borne illness outbreaks, including E. coli and norovirus, had scared away customers. A culture of fear permeated the company. On top of this, Chipotle was forced to announce a data breach that potentially exposed hundreds of thousands of customers' credit card information. In the meantime, Taco Bell, Chipotle's chief competitor, was thriving--partially due to the effective leadership of its CEO at the time, Brian Niccol. Many saw Niccol as the driving force behind Taco Bell, a company that had suffered its own PR nightmares through the years. Additionally, Niccol, who served as Taco Bell's marketing and innovation chief (and then president) before taking over as CEO, oversaw the launch of a popular mobile app and several new items to the core menu. These moves helped establish the company's solid relationship with younger customers. Chipotle wanted to turn things around too. So, … [Read more...] about A Year Ago, Chipotle Hired Taco Bell’s CEO. Now Chipotle Is Crushing It