Recently, we spoke about the current generational conflict in the workplace that’s presenting a unique challenge for leaders. Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who have grown up with constant connectivity, have distinct communication styles and workplace expectations due to their technology use and cultural...
Companies across the country have been pushing full-time return-to-office policies, marking a shift away from the work-from-home era of the past few years. Though CEOs may assume that having employees in-office five days a week will lead to bottom-line business benefits, the research actually...
In recent years, the conversation around improving company culture has been focused on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). But critics of DEI suggest that the movement has gone too far, and that companies may be losing out on the best candidates for roles by focusing on hiring individuals...
There’s been plenty of talk about the current generational gap at work, and the truth is, this is nothing new and not likely to go away anytime soon. After all, each generation has historically faced challenges adapting to the attitudes and work styles of those before them. Compared to previous...
Recently, the spotlight has once again intensified on pay inequities and the importance of pay transparency. There’s been buzz for years about the discrepancy between what women and men are paid, and in fact we have written on this topic in past. The recent surge in lawsuits around the country...
In April 2024, the National Bureau of Economic Research published a revealing paper titled “A Discrimination Report Card,” highlighting the prevalence of bias in hiring practices across the United States. Researchers sent 80,000 fake resumes between 2019 and 2021 to about a hundred companies in...
Effective and impactful leadership development and manager training programs can offer long-term benefits for organizations. At Orange Grove Consulting, we formulate our programs to offer a collaborative learning environment, where participants grow and challenge themselves in a highly engaging...
When measuring an organization’s performance, it’s essential to look at engagement across all types of employees, since engaged employees are more likely to contribute to bottom-line business benefits and refer the company to others. Employee engagement isn’t just about how employees work, but...
Over the many years that we’ve been offering women in leadership programs for several clients and multiple cohorts, results have been consistently positive with participants reporting continued career successes through applying program skills. They also benefit from access to a strong alumnae...
Psychological safety may sound like just a buzzword in the human resources world, but we’ve found that the value of creating a supportive and transparent environment at work is actually one of the key drivers of organizational success. A great environment created by leaders can have great...
The past year has witnessed waves of layoffs, with the tech industry being hit especially hard. The layoffs not only highlight recent economic challenges, but also the bad leadership plaguing many of today’s organizations – and many employees are pushing back publicly.
Creating an engaged and inclusive workplace may be all the trend these days, but with the buzz comes plenty of misconceptions about what that means. Whether you’re planning to kick off 2024 with new talent engagement goals or reevaluate your current strategy, you’ll want to know the most common...
Though 2024 may have just kicked off, there’s already plenty of division brewing across the nation. From culture wars to heated elections, Americans are confronted with a cauldron of conflict that has led to a polarization of political persuasions more than ever. And the one place where people...
When pursuing your organization’s DEI goals, team functionality is key for employee engagement and effectiveness. Yet many teams struggle with dysfunction due to unresolved conflict, poor communication, and a lack of sustained collaboration. It’s clear that traditional DEI workshops – which...
To enhance your business performance in today’s competitive landscape, it’s not only important to look at diversity, equity, and inclusion, but also organizational development and talent management as a whole. After all, the principles of diversity DEI are actually a primary aspect of effective...
The conversation surrounding diversity & inclusion (or DEI & DEIB depending on your preference) in recent years may have some people feeling “diversity fatigue” – or feeling frustrated that equity is too much work to achieve. But organizations shouldn’t be treating strategic management like a...
Laying a strong foundation of strategy work is an essential part of the roadmap to achieve any organizational goals, including talent management, DEI, and engagement goals. Solid strategy preparation helps you set the stage for successful execution so that your organization can reap the...
The Supreme Court delivered its long-awaited ruling on the legality of affirmative action in higher education, sparking intense debates and discussions across the nation. The Supreme Court ruled a ban on affirmative action specific to a case in university admissions, however this likely means...
As educators, we’ve noticed a polarity between two distinct groups in the classroom: those advocating for social justice and those resistant to change. Read more to see how we advise closing the gap between these two perspectives.
In today’s evolving business landscape, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become urgent priorities for organizations worldwide. Recognizing the need to address DEI challenges, companies are increasingly leveraging data analytics and reporting to gain valuable insights into their...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) training has been a hot topic in recent years as companies aim to demonstrate their commitment to racial justice. However, a recent opinion piece in the New York Times –“What if Diversity Training is Doing More Harm Than Good?”—highlights that despite...
Every law firm speaks about hiring based on merit, yet equity is still lacking within firms and across the industry. Orange Grove Consulting's Managing Partner Jodi Detjen contributed a chapter to this new e-book, Inclusion as a Business Imperative, with actionable steps to take towards...
Brandon Hall Group and Orange Grove Consulting developed six high-level recommendations for improving inclusive leadership based on research, including strengthening high-level ownership of inclusive leadership development and committing to training at all levels of the organization.
The World Economic Forum predicts that at the current rate, it will take women 118 years to achieve career progress equivalent to men.1 Only 14% of organizations have a female CEO,
according to 2019 Brandon Hall Group research, and most organizations have less than 20% of C-Suite seats filled...
Meet Jane and Ted. Jane and Ted are successful partners at their law firms. They have families they see every night. They have employees who enjoy working for them. They feel on top of their workload - well at least some days. Other days, they don't feel quite as successful; some days in fact...
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