Rainbow washing allows organizations to use the rainbow Pride colors to suggest to consumers that they support the LGBTQIA+ community, without having to put in actual effort or produce a tangible outcome for queer folk. This year stakes appear higher for corporations and there has been an obvious lack of rainbow washing leading into June […]
A recent survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in 2021 revealed that a growing number of childless adults in the United States have no plans of having children in the future. In light of this trend, NPR has published an article that explores various strategies and important factors to consider for individuals who have […]
A book recommendation co-authored by Nick Sonnenberg and Michael Simpson. “Coming Up for Air” is a book that provides valuable insights for anyone looking to balance their work and personal life. The authors emphasize the importance of taking breaks and stepping back to gain perspective, which can be applied to everyday life. The book provides […]
After listening to an HBR IdeaCast Podcast early last week about how ChatGPT should be explored in the workplace I was fascinated by what this might mean for people. According to the MIT Technology Review “generative AI models hold the promise of automating all sorts of tasks that were previously thought to be solely in […]
By Suzanne Leigh Excerpt: Social isolation and loneliness can be a potent stressor in both teens and adults. To mitigate distress, some individuals may turn to maladaptive behaviors like excessive alcohol or drugs. Conversely, social connection can reinforce health promoting behaviors, providing the support to make good habits stick. Read more here!
In honor of Cesar Chavez Day on Friday, here are Hispanic workers who have played an important role in the history of the nation and the labor movement. Here are five labor leaders who have made important contributions to work in America.
Celebrate Women’s History Month this year by exploring pivotal points in history and learning more about women who made history and those continuing to do so. PBS-KVIE has compiled a number of informative articles, and links that salute women who have changed our lives with documentaries, that will premier throughout the month, about and by women, […]
This week’s Too Dope is all about the importance of our connections to other people. As we continue moving back into more traditional social settings its important we scaffold for success. Social connections are really about the feeling of closeness or belonging. Shape Your Happiness has put together some great information about why these connections […]
GABY is a program for high school students in Sacramento Region to learn about philanthropy giving out grants to youth-led community projects. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in leadership, philanthropy, and community development among fellow youth leaders. Your service on the board will be a great addition to your resume and/or college […]
Public Service Announcements, or PSAs, are short messages on radio, television, and/or social media that are disseminated for free in order to raise awareness of, and change public attitudes and behaviors toward a social issue. PSAs have been around since the Advertising Council was formed as the United States was entering World War II. The impact of these types […]
In honor of Día De Los Muertos, I thought it was important to shine the light of this beautiful celebration of the afterlife. Día De Los Muertos is not a sad or somber event but rather happy one where we can party with our loved ones who have departed. If you would like to learn […]
After reading Travels with Charlie (one of the best Steinbeck novels) I have been motivated to explore as much of America as possible. Essentially everyone who knows me knows that I love a good road trip. Rather than taking 75 days to drive across country with a 10-year old poodle, it might be a bit […]