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Meet Lisa Mobley-Blake, a marketing expert who injected energy and enthusiasm into Altria's supplier diversity program. Here's what she did to make a difference:   1️⃣ Created an Army: Every Altria employee is now accountable for supplier diversity, regardless of their role. Advocacy is encouraged, driving engagement throughout the organization.   2️⃣ Rebranded for Awareness: The program underwent a complete makeover, incorporating vibrant colors that symbolize diversity and align with Altria's mosaic. A fresh logo and internal branding, Supplier Diversity Amplified, created awareness.   3️⃣ Four Pillars of Success:   - Diverse Supplier Strategy: Focused on direct suppliers (tier one).   - Tier Two Strategy: Recognizing the value of tier two opportunities and the income they generate.   - Internal Engagement: Collaboration with leadership, project managers, and employee resource groups to spread awareness.   - Compliance: Incorporating supplier diversity and inclusion in contracts and procedures as a call to action.   Lisa's philosophy revolves around inclusivity, a concept that many corporations overlook. Embracing diversity can be the path to long-term success.   What steps have you taken in your organization to promote supplier diversity and inclusion?   Share your experiences in the comments below.   Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/ewvKtYHx.   #SupplierDiversity #Inclusion #DiversityandInclusion #CorporateCulture #Altria #CVMSDC #IntentionalitywithDominique

IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU IT’S ABOUT THEM -Clint Eastwood This quote is often used to remind people to focus on others and their needs, rather than just themselves. Putting others first and considering their perspectives can be much more rewarding in life, their lives as well as in business. #thinkofothers #puttingothersfirst #focusonothers #considerothers #employer #openmind

🐾 Are you ready for Luther's HR tip of the week? ➡ Foster a culture of appreciation by implementing a 'Kudos Board' where team members can publicly recognise and celebrate each other's accomplishments. Whether it's a shoutout for a job well done, a helpful gesture, or simply spreading positivity, acknowledging contributions boosts morale and strengthens team cohesion. Remember, a little recognition goes a long way in creating a supportive and motivated workplace environment! 🌟👏 #HR #TeamAppreciation #HRexperts #outsourcedHR #HRconsultancy

Attention Small Business employer… When was the last time you optimized your HR Department? How often do you update your payroll software to be fully compliant? Did you ever get premium credit on your Employee Benefits offering? For thirty years our focus has been to upgrade your Benefits offerings across multiple locations using Economies of Scale we qualify you for an affordable suite of Fortune 500 benefits for your employees and improve retention and recruiting. Our focus is to increase cash flow with benefits premium reduction of 15% to 24%  Partnering with several PEOs (Professional Employer Organizations) each specializing in various Industries or Businesses we improve your HR and Payroll functions and reduce your medical premiums. 

Nobody can say it like this woman! If workers feel like they belong, companies reap substantial bottom-line benefits. High belonging was linked to a whopping 56% increase in job performance, a 50% drop in turnover risk, and a 75% reduction in sick days. For a 10,000-person company, this would result in annual savings of more than $52M. (Havard Business Review,  The Value of Belonging at Work, 2019) Organisations can take steps to create cultures where every employee feels like they belong. 🗺 The future is not about # ERGs for each diverse group, it can't be, we could have 1000's if this was the case. The future is about recognising that everyone is unique, and creating an environment where individuals can explore and celebrate their uniqueness. This is what will bring true #engagement, #innovation, #diversity #trust and #loyalty. Step 1: Create channels for leaders to understand who they truly are, only then will leaders see the true value in this process. Step 2: Teach leaders the practical know-how to build 'belonging' into their teams and everyday work. Step 3: Create channels for all employees to explore their uniqueness and express how they belong. Step 4: Measure change and watch business and culture flourish I am developing a pilot on the above process for a small number of specific organisations. If you are an organisation that would like to be considered, get in touch to learn more. #organisationaldevelopment #diversity #belonging #engagement #fittingin #findmymoxy #hrtrends #diversitytrends #inclusiontrends #brenebrown #hbr #

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐬, 𝐇𝐑𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐈!!!! Here is the explanation:- 𝐑 stands for Recruitment 𝐀 stands for Audit and Compliance 𝐍 stands for Needs Analysis 𝐆 stands for Grievance Handling 𝐎 stands for Organizational Culture 𝐋 stands for Learning and Development 𝐈 stands for Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives So, next time when someone mentions that HRs are experts in making rangoli, make sure to read them the above full form of Rangoli! Because they are absolutely right! 😄

On Wednesday 2nd October, @GE Aerospace held Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Celebrations across the globe. Here at the Cheltenham site employees were invited to attend a celebratory event showcasing our Employee Resource Groups. This was a great opportunity for employees to understand more about these groups; what they do and how to get involved. Employees also had the opportunity to share what DE&I means to them and why it is so important, by placing their thoughts on cards to hang on our DE&I tree. Following the lunchtime celebration, Cheltenham featured in the DE&I panel discussion ‘Embracing our Differences’ with a focus on Neurodiversity. As HR Leaders Kathleen McCarthy and Steven Howery joined us in person in Cheltenham, it made for a very thought-provoking discussion. Streaming live from our collaboration suite, Steven moderated the discussion, with panelist's Kathleen, John Haigh - Programmes Director and Rahel Morten - Value Stream Leader and DE&I focal for Cheltenham participating. It was great to hear from these leaders their thoughts on what DE&I means to them and why it is important to recognise and support individuals in the workplace. Rahel shared during the discussion on how all employees should feel comfortable in being their true selves at work. For this to happen, we need to foster an environment whereby employees are comfortable to ask for support if they are neurodivergent, without fear of being treated differently. This enables diverse teams of thought to thrive, improving innovation and productivity. With our focus on Neurodiversity, there will be more lots more to come at Cheltenham. Steven Howery Kathleen McCarthy Jennifer Villarreal John Haigh Mark Trowbridge Emma Shaw Michelle Ryan (FCMA, CGMA, MiP) Laurence O'Riordan

Diversity and a culture of openness and tolerance not only enrich MAN's corporate culture but also increase innovative strength as part of MAN's transformation into a provider of intelligent and sustainable transport solutions. Diverse teams achieve better results because different perspectives are considered. With this in mind, MAN has reorganised the Diversity & Inclusion department. Linda Krupp (Schmelzle) and Juliane Peters (geb. Schneider) manage the department part-time according to the job-sharing model and thus exemplify what diversity in leadership can mean. MAN's Chief Human Resources Officer Arne Puls emphasises that this is just the beginning: "With this set-up, we will continue to promote diversity in the workforce and create the basis for even more innovation in the company. We will also further intensify the possibility of job sharing this year." Read more: https://go.man/A7LIzdTt #MANTruckAndBus #Diversity #Inclusion #MANSustainability #Innovation

𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐎 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 Favoritism ruins careers and morale. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁. #digiinn #EqualityAtWork #equalityintheworkplace #fairnessmatters #WorkCulture #mentalhealthatwork #EmployeeWellbeing #empowerall #healthyworkenvironment #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #corporatelife #corporate #viralvideoシ #foryou

Diversity is Your Competitve Advantage! What makes you different sets you apart so use it to make things happen! #vpcircle #executiveleadership #executivelearning #executivesearch #beintentional #careerempowerment #networking #thepowerofnetworking #vpcirclenetworking