Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott’s Blog
Sexism in the Workplace, and How to Counter It
To some people, sexism might seem like a thing in the past, but to others, it’s still a stark part of their reality. No matter what your job is, sexism exists, and sometimes in ways other than what you might expect. Not every instance of sexism is calling someone out...
How to Build Positive Workplace Relationships
Work isn’t always someone’s favorite place to be. While some days are great and extremely productive, other days drag out and seem to take forever between the start and end of the day. Our coworkers are the people we interact with the most throughout both good and bad...
Diversity Without Tokenism
Intersectional feminism and civil rights groups have, in recent years, been speaking out more and more for making industries more diverse and inclusive than they currently are. These groups speak out for the equal rights of all genders, races, and sexualities, and...
How to Create a Diverse Work Culture
Why have a diverse workplace? Not only does a diverse work culture make room for more innovative work results, but having diversity and emphasizing inclusion among your employees will attract new talent as opposed to places that don’t work on either subject. That’s...
Why Cultural Diversity is a Good Thing
The United States is a melting pot of different cultures, religions, and people. With no official language, faith, or way of living, it’s possible to see and hear a span of different people walking from one street to another, especially if you live or visit a large...
Black Lives Matter Organizations You Can Donate To
Since the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, protests have appeared in at least 140 cities across the United States of America. Floyd’s death, which happened while in police custody, makes him one of the many black Americans who have died because of misconduct and...
The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
More and more companies are starting to focus on having a diverse workforce. On the surface level, that may be seen as a way to stay “politically correct”, or a way to say they’re diverse to help their reputation, but being a diverse company is much more than that....
How to Improve Employee Satisfaction in the Workplace
It’s no secret that the key to success lies in the hands of the people you hire. Having good employees can make or break a business, but having a pleasant work environment is essential to keep turnover rates low and morale high. Here are a few tips that will help keep...
Warning Signs that Your Company Culture is Broken
When a company has a steady, positive company culture, employees are often more productive, energetic, and are excited to contribute to the success of the company. They enjoy coming to work every day and will be less likely to seek employment elsewhere. However, as...
Strategies for Building a Successful Career
Building a successful career takes three things: knowledge, patience, and responsibility. Without these things, an employer will pass over a candidate every time. Knowledge A successful career takes you understanding two things: what your strengths are...