Kimberly Springsteen-Abbott’s Blog
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...
The Rising Power of Peer Support
Most employees are going to go through personal struggles because after all, they're only human. For so long, the widely held belief has been that personal issues need to stay out of the workplace, and if you're struggling with one, you need to take time off to fix...
How to Start a Book Club at Work
When you're working with other people on a daily basis, it's great to develop morale. If you all are growing and learning together, it will benefit everyone and the company in the long run. A great way to build a positive rapport is through the launch of a book club....