How Twilio is Empowering LGBTQIA+ Employees at Work

Corporate institutions have long approached Pride Month—a time when LGBTQIA+ communities celebrate the freedom to be themselves—as a way to associate their brand as supporters of the movement. Typically this is done by switching the company logo to rainbow colors …

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Looking Through the Prism: Talking to Esri’s Jenna DeWitt on Founding an LGBTQIA+ ERG

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are a vital resource at companies for building employee engagement and enabling diverse voices to be heard. We are joined in conversation by Jenna DeWitt, Senior editor at Esri, to discuss founding that company’s LGBTQIA+ ERG: …

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A Look At Our 2024 Pride Summit

Here at PowerToFly, we believe in celebrating Pride all year long but that doesn’t stop us from going all out each June with our annual Pride: Championing LGBTQIA+ Leaders & Allies summit!

We were thrilled that over 11,000 people registered …

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How Invesco’s Veronica Castillo Lifts Up Latinx Professionals at Work and in Her Community

Veronica Castillo is quick to point out that growing up, she was not fed by a silver spoon.

“My parents are of Mexican descent,” she explains. “My mom raised me as a single mom and migrant farm worker. We had …

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Starting a New Job While Non-Binary? Set Yourself Up for Success

You’ve made it through the interview process, accepted your job offer, and now you’re off to begin your new job. When you start in your new position and meet your co-workers, you want to make the best first impression possible. …

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Trans and Non-Binary Career Advancement: How to Overcome Challenges at Work

Transgender and non-binary individuals face many unique challenges—both in their personal lives and at work. As they try to advance their careers, they are often confronted by obstacles that are rooted in long-established social norms and societal expectations. Fortunately, there …

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The Ultimate Guide to Negotiating Your Salary (Korbel MA Students)

By Cheryl Wagemann, moneygeek.com

Though there are some things in life you can’t negotiate — like your tax bracket or the inflation rate — your salary isn’t one of them. Negotiation is a standard part of the hiring process when you’re starting …

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume? Ask the “Queer Career Coach”

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before you even open your mouth. Your resume is …

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40 People to Follow on LinkedIn (Korbel MA Students)

Originally posted on LinkedIn by Nick Martin, CEO at TechChange.

Here are 40 PEOPLE TO FOLLOW who post regular job updates and career resources on LinkedIn.1. Craig Zelizer: social impact jobs + career coaching2. Mandy Van Deven: feminist/rights-based philanthropy …

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5 Ways Entry-Level Employees Can Advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Work

Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …

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