Kirsten Fernandes6 days ago2 minHow Hybrid Work Can Support Companies During a RecessionMost American economists are predicting an upcoming recession. While this recession may not be as painful as recessions past, many...
Domonique TownsendJul 262 minThe True Meaning of Employee Appreciation in In-Person and Hybrid Environments If employee appreciation causes me anxiety, I don’t want it. After 1,000 days of an injury-free environment, employees receive a company...
Kirsten FernandesJul 182 minIs Hybrid Work Compatible with a Vibrant Company Culture?Company culture is a combination of beliefs and behaviors within a company. And it’s no small thing – companies with positive cultures...
Kirsten FernandesJul 112 minEstablishing Trust: The Key to Hybrid WorkTrust must be mutual, even in the workplace. There is already a lot of discussion around being a leader that employees can trust, and for...
Kirsten FernandesJul 53 minYour Employees Want Hybrid Work. Why Don't You?The post-pandemic workforce is clamoring for more remote work options. Being forced out of the office in 2020 revealed that working from...
Domonique TownsendJun 304 minBeyonce´'s Role in the Great Resignation...and Why You Should Care!It’s no secret that if given the opportunity, I would be a backup dancer for Beyonce´. (Another article for another day!) Her latest...
Kirsten FernandesMay 233 minWe Optimize Work Is Taking On the Hybrid Work Challenge!There’s no denying it – the workplace is different post-pandemic. Many job-searchers now consider hybrid work a key requirement when...
Kirsten FernandesApr 72 minThat Meeting Could Have Been an EmailThere’s no doubt that communication in the workplace is vital, but the quality of communication is paramount. Are your workplace meetings...
Kirsten FernandesMar 282 minDrop the Facade: Your Impact, Not Your Title, Makes You a Leader“If serving is beneath you, leadership is beyond you.” -Author Unknown One of the biggest complaints in today’s workforce is leadership....
Kirsten FernandesFeb 222 minEngaging PersonALLY: Mentorship & Sponsorship Are Keys to AllyshipIf your company isn’t offering mentorship or sponsorship opportunities, you’re missing out on a crucial piece of allyship. Don’t make...
Kirsten FernandesFeb 142 minCelebrating EnthusiasticALLY: Cheering for Groups Doing Allyship Well!Many critics and companies are quick to point out others’ failed diversity initiatives and lack of equity or parity. However, it’s less...
Kirsten FernandesFeb 73 minEngaging IntentionALLY: Taking Deliberate Steps Toward AllyshipBecoming an ally to women and moms of color isn’t complicated, but it’s often misunderstood! Simply expressing verbal support is kind but...
Kirsten FernandesJan 312 minIt's Time to Take Action: The Value of ALLYSHIP in Retaining Professional Women and Moms of ColorHalf. Only half of professional women of color in the workplace would consider themselves to be thriving. Half isn’t nearly enough....
Kirsten FernandesNov 18, 20213 minEmployee Retention: Addressing Flexibility, Advancement, and BurnoutAs CEOs and managers, it is critical to address The Great Resignation -- a workplace phenomenon birthed out of the 2020 COVID-19...
Domonique TownsendSep 27, 20212 minPerformance or Productivity: Does Your Company’s Work Approach Hurt or Help Your Bottom Line?Your company’s work approach can either hurt or improve your bottom line. This is true in many categories of business, but none more true...
Domonique TownsendSep 16, 20212 minAbout We Optimize Work: How We Help Organizations Retain Their High-PotentialOrganizations are facing what economists call “The Great Resignation.” Millions of women in the workplace have left their career path or...
Domonique TownsendSep 11, 20212 minAsking Employees the Right Questions Can Save Your Company Millions in Turnover CostsAsking the right questions can save your company millions in turnover costs. Research states that 57% of women -- and nearly 60% of women...
Domonique TownsendSep 2, 20212 minSponsors, Mentors and Role Models: Is Your Company Providing Them for Women in the Workplace?While in many ways women have more opportunities than ever before, there is still a gender gap in leadership in particular. According to...
Domonique TownsendAug 30, 20212 minWhy Your Mid-Level Leaders Are Key in Creating Spaces of Belonging for WomenCommunication builds trust. In my experience, business communication gaps typically exist within the mid-level leadership level, which...
Domonique TownsendAug 23, 20212 minCompanies with Women in Leadership Roles Outperform Their PeersDid you know that companies with women in leadership roles outperform their peers by 50% (McKinsey)? Establishing an inclusive,...