The corporate workplace is not an equal playing field. Everyday, BIPOC employeesface various challenges, from microaggressions to being passed over for promotionsand other work opportunities
In our efforts to pay bills and meet other expenses, it’s easy to lose track of our spending. But just as we seek shelter on
If you look online, you might assume that many people are earning an income of six figures. However, this is not really the case. This
A report from National Student Clearinghouse indicates that there’s approximately 1.5 million fewer students enrolled in college than before the pandemic. However, Historically Black Colleges
It’s Monday morning. How do you feel? If the very thought of going into work makes you want to slink back down under the blanket,
In episode 75 of the C-CRETS podcast, ‘The Intersection of Trust, Burnout, and Mental Wellbeing: A Conversation with Nidhi Tewari,’ she spoke about the impact
When it comes to corporate America, getting to the top within any sector will involve its fair share of setbacks and challenges. In our podcast,
3 WAYS TO OPTIMIZE YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS There’s a reality that human beings experience from birth, and that is—we’re getting older every day. Most adults
Self-belief is the foundation on which successful people build on. Whether you’re in a relationship, attending school, or in the workplace, the more confident you
August 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of C-CRETS. During the first year of the podcast, we created episodes that could help our listeners pivot, operate
Roughly 70 million people have a side hustle in the US, according to Side Hustle Nation, and this trend continues to grow. From Uber to
A survey published by Bankrate.com in August 2021 highlights that 55% of Americans have plans to seek new employment in the next year. The Job
We began our podcast, C-CRETS, to help underrepresented employees get their coin and a seat at the table. We’ve shared key strategies on personal development,
What if connecting with just one person could turn your career around? It’s more than possible. Corporate executives find success all the time, doing exactly
For many people, money in the bank involves working to earn a consistent income. Likewise, most people, though they’d like a fatter bank account, are
In our daily lives there are many people who remain apprehensive as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. There are a number of reasons for this, including
What’s it like being black and female in Corporate America? First, despite black women pursuing college degrees at a high rate, they are also the
The COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) has illustrated the reality that some persons within this
What type of employee does a company keep when pink slips are being handed out? It’s not the employee who rarely missed a day of
In podcast episode 31, The New Dilemma: The Right Thing vs. The White Thing, we spoke about the problem white leaders face between doing what
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover.’ But we all know that as human beings, the cover’s the first
If you’re an African-American employee, chances are you’ve had to restrain your voice in some manner. We’ve been taught to curb how we use our
March 8th marked the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), which annually highlights the importance in the movement for women’s rights. Raising awareness against bias,
How do you find a sense of balance in both your personal and work life during a pandemic? Due to COVID-19, many employees now have
Black History Month’s become diluted. In February, there is an onslaught of rhetoric celebrating people of African descent, while world-wide, corporations still have policies and
Can you imagine starting 10 ft behind Usain Bolt in a 100m race? Or how about spotting a couple of points to Simone Biles in
There’s a reason why African-Americans were denied the right to vote and voter suppression still exists. It’s because voting matters. Do not accept the widespread
What would you do if you found out your employer had underpaid you by $10,000 over a two year period? By happenstance, you’d overheard a
In 2020, many have spoken up against the disparities that exist among Black people and our white counterparts, yet our words continue to often fall
Career Development, Work From Home, Human Resources COVID-19 has changed the workplace infrastructure from one that was largely in-office to its current state of many
Small Slights, Big Problem–Microaggression in the Workplace Just imagine that some of your coworkers suggested you wear your natural hair “neater,” asked you to tone
A boss of mine once told me, “If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re on the menu.” He happened to be the
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