This trending Tuesday looks at the trends happening in the news within the last week, specifically around what individuals are focusing on and how this effects companies and their workforce.
Every day we listen or read the news and there is information that tears at our heart strings. There is a lot going on in the world that effects every individual’s mental health. This article has great tips on how to support mental health in the workplace. https://hbr.org/2022/05/how-to-be-a-mental-health-ally
Company executives are working to strengthen sustainability plans. This article shares findings on how sustainability plans are taking shape and shares how “addressing the core concerns can jump-start sustainability initiatives. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2022/06/report-reveals-disconnect-between-sustainability-plans-and-action-at-most-companies/
Employees, especially Millennials and Gen Z, are looking to work for and buy from companies that have strong climate change plans in place. https://www.greenbiz.com/article/gen-zs-and-millennials-need-businesses-fight-climate-change
It’s Pride month. This amazing article shares a Ally’s perspective on the LGBTQIA+ and how understanding can help us to squash bias. There is a lot of historical data that sheds light on the challenges the LGBTQIA+ community has had over the years and currently.