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Connecting with other Women of Color

Connecting with other Women of Color

Building meaningful connections with other women of color is a powerful way to create a supportive community. Attend larger events, make authentic connections, and follow up with thoughtful gestures to cultivate lasting bonds within your community. #WomenOfColor #Empowerment

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Characteristics of an Ally

Characteristics of an Ally

The importance of having allies in the workplace to advance one’s career. It highlights the characteristics of an ally you want and those you don’t want. This article emphasizes the significance of a personable brand and how to identify a fake ally.

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6 Human Resource Lessons From Twitter’s Messy Layoffs: Take Note HR Managers!

6 Human Resource Lessons From Twitter’s Messy Layoffs: Take Note HR Managers!

HR professionals everywhere, as well as others in the tech industry, have been horrified at how poorly and cruelly Musk has let Twitter’s people go —- some of whom were with the company for more than 10 years. If you are a human resource professional and want to avoid anything like this happening in your company, here are some lessons to share with the management.

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FINDING YOUR MASTERY

FINDING YOUR MASTERY

Finding your mastery is something what you are really good at. Usually, for some of us, some engineers find it hard to identify what it is they have that they can use to start their business. What it is that you really enjoy doing that you can turn it out as a...

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How To Use People Analytics to Retain and Recruit Talent?

How To Use People Analytics to Retain and Recruit Talent?

Big Data and artificial intelligence have been declared as game-changers for modern HR. Human resource leaders are no longer relying on gut instincts alone to hire, retain, and train talent. They are looking at data, facts, and insights to inform their human resource...

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How To Leverage Your Network?

How To Leverage Your Network?

Networking is intimidating for so many people so much of the time. But, if someone asks me, what is the most important thing for growth, I would say networking! Do you know that almost 70% of the job openings aren’t even listed? So, how do the companies get the right...

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How To Make Data-Informed Decisions As A Manager?

How To Make Data-Informed Decisions As A Manager?

  The term ‘ big data ’ is a flashy buzzword that we hear a lot recently. It is being adopted & implemented by top companies worldwide, one after another, and for good reasons. When you have digital insights and data to help, you make informed decisions that...

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The State Of Black Women In Tech

The State Of Black Women In Tech

“There are more than 700,000 available tech roles in the US and only around 56,000 computer science graduates. The problem isn’t with the pipeline or lack of black women in STEM.

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Advancing to An Executive Role

Advancing to An Executive Role

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Soumeya Benghanem, Product Management ExecutiveGuest - Teresa Wilson, Vice President Regional OperationsPositive hire is a tech startup, focuses on connecting experienced Black, Latina, and Indigenous women, who are...

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Ways HR Analytics Can Help With Salary Management

Ways HR Analytics Can Help With Salary Management

 “Pay analytics is a fairly new focus within people and HR analytics. It involves data-driven decisions regarding fair pay for all employees and centers around the effectiveness and optimization of employment costs. This is why, it has the most importance...

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Up Leveling on LinkedIn

Up Leveling on LinkedIn

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Positive hire is a tech startup, focuses on connecting experienced Black, Latina, and Indigenous women, who are scientists, engineers, and technology professionals to management roles. We do subject matter expert positions...

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Mid-Management Panel

Mid-Management Panel

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Francesca EscotoCertified Professional Coach & Kimberly White, Charis Advisory Group & Karrin Mayfield Felton, Smart Program Manager Positive hire is a tech startup, focuses on connecting experienced Black,...

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Equal Pay Day 2021 is different than the rest due to the impact of COVID-19. Throughout history, Black Women have faced inequalities that affect not only them but their families. Necessities like a roof over their head are things that Black women struggle with. It all...

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Native American Equal Pay Day

Native American Equal Pay Day

    Native Women’s Equal Pay Day in 2021 fell on Wednesday, September 8th. On this day, it takes an average full-time Indigenous woman, an additional 9 months to earn what the average white non-Hispanic man earns in just one year. That means on September...

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Negotiating Is Power!

Negotiating Is Power!

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Dr. Michele Williams, Professor Tippie College of Business, Author Positive hire is a tech startup, focuses on connecting experienced Black, Latina, and Indigenous women, who are scientists, engineers, and...

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#RacialEquityAwarenessChallenge – Ways To ENGAGE With Others To Educate On DEI

#RacialEquityAwarenessChallenge – Ways To ENGAGE With Others To Educate On DEI

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace or society, in general, cannot go anywhere if people aren’t willing to engage in difficult conversations on race. It is not just the conversations, but if you want to know more about racial equity, then engaging with the right resources is key. If you are new to acquainting yourself with racial discrimination, bias, and DEI, this can be the hardest part.

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The Price We Pay For Being Black!

The Price We Pay For Being Black!

Black people in the United States have been paying the price for their hair, skin color, and simply for being black. It is high time everyone pays attention to it as well.

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All-Women’s Equal Pay Day 2021

All-Women’s Equal Pay Day 2021

Women’s rights have come a long way since 1963, and continue to grow every day. More and more women are joining the fight to be in high level positions, get equal pay, and stop the inequality inside and out of the workplace. So, why is Women’s History Month so...

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How To Prepare for & Navigate Unemployment

How To Prepare for & Navigate Unemployment

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Lisa Anderson, President, Positively in Pursuit   Lisa is a veteran of 25 years in human resources. She is also an executive in HR and has an executive coaching program. Some people in the community have been...

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Becoming A Consultant 102

Becoming A Consultant 102

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Lekisha Middleton, Founder, The Good Success Network I'm pretty sure you have checked Consulting 101. Here's the session two of the becoming a consultant and as an independent consultant, not an internal consultant...

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How to Network Virtually

How to Network Virtually

When you network virtually, a lot of people are going to be very quiet. They're not going to ask questions, but it's an opportunity for you to stand out. STAND OUTMeaning, people, especially if you're underrepresented, underestimated women in STEM they do not know...

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Bridging the Generation Gap for Women of Color

Bridging the Generation Gap for Women of Color

Generational gaps occur when there is a difference in opinions, beliefs, skills, attitudes, and behaviors amongst two generations. Even though generational gaps have been a part of history, more recently it has gained more attention due to the rapid change...

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Creating a Value Based Resume

Creating a Value Based Resume

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Lekisha Middleton, Founder, The Good Success Network What is a resume?  Most people when you say resume, consist of their skills, accomplishments, and background. Talking about the "value-based" resume goes with...

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Equality For White Women Is Not Equality For All  Women

Equality For White Women Is Not Equality For All Women

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Krystal Atha, Founder, CEO, Sembramos What is Women's Equality Day? Women's suffrage getting approved in 1920.The actual day is on the 18th when it was ratified the 19th amendment and then the day to commemorate it...

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Economic Equity is Social Justice

Economic Equity is Social Justice

It's this place where we get to name ourselves and call for ourselves before we realize who we are. You make it through this system, you realize all the things you sacrifice, all the things you compromise or the things you've kind of pursued and the people who fell...

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Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Michele Heyward is founder and CEO of PositiveHire, a tech company engineered to bridge the gap between enterprises and women of color. Michele is an experienced project manager in the energy sector armed with technical sales and technology transfer experience....

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Managing Black Employees

Managing Black Employees

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Krystal Atha, Founder, CEO, Sembramos In this particular discussion of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, we talked about managing underrepresented people specifically black employees.We focused on what racism looks...

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Why Your Company’s C-Suite Isn’t Fighting Racism

Why Your Company’s C-Suite Isn’t Fighting Racism

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Krystal Atha, Founder, CEO, Sembramos An organization may say, we stand with black lives, Black Lives Matter, yet, there is a black person in the organization saying I feel like they don't care about my life,...

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5 Ways to Lead Teams Remotely

5 Ways to Lead Teams Remotely

COVID-19 has changed the world as we once knew it. Everything has pivoted from uneasy feelings about digital to heavily relying on digital platforms to function. The biggest shift has been in the workspace. Many businesses have heard of working remotely but had not...

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Why Ben & Jerry’s Statement on Systemic Racism MATTERS

Why Ben & Jerry’s Statement on Systemic Racism MATTERS

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Krystal Atha, Founder, CEO, Sembramos  Krystal is an experienced consultant and NGO executive with a passion for driving change in organizations through an intersectional and holistic approach. Skilled in...

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WHAT IS AN A.L.L.Y.?

WHAT IS AN A.L.L.Y.?

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Krystal Atha, Founder, CEO, Sembramos   It is highly important if your employee matters to you because the things that are coming out now are going to have long term impacts on your life. Being an ally is not...

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Consulting101

Consulting101

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Lekisha Middleton, Founder, The Good Success Network In Consulting 101 with Lekisha, she tackles the basic understanding of what consulting is, how you can get involved, and how you can start that process. What is...

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4 Places Where Women of Color Can Network

4 Places Where Women of Color Can Network

 Networking is critical to your career growth. As a woman of color, it can be challenging to put yourself out there in venues where most other business owners are not diverse or male-dominated. It is human nature to want to stay with what is comfortable to us and to...

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Student Mental Health during COVID-19

Student Mental Health during COVID-19

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Christina Broderick, Licensed Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Certified School Social WorkerMental health is critical right now especially for children. While parents are worrying so are their children. But what can...

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Is Now The Time To Stop My 401k Contributions?

Is Now The Time To Stop My 401k Contributions?

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Shehara Wooten,Certified Fianancial Planner, Founder - Your Story Financial LLC With the pandemic, the stock market has been volatile to say the least. To a dress the current market, beyond and the question many...

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How to Pivot from Engineering to Tech

How to Pivot from Engineering to Tech

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Danielle Pollard, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Founder and CEO of 7 Wolves Consulting, LLC. Danielle has a background in Industrial and Systems Engineering with more than two decades of training, executive...

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“Why Black Women’s Health Matters”

“Why Black Women’s Health Matters”

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Shellae Versey, Critical Health ResearcherAll medical treatment is not equal. This is especially true when it comes to black women's health! There is a huge disparity.Shellae Versey, Ph. D. who is an assistant...

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How to Manage Stress During COVID-19

How to Manage Stress During COVID-19

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Dr. Krisha Hawkins, Career Mapping Strategist & Career Detox Coach During the fight against COVID-19, people are feeling stressed. Some are at home with their spouse, children and extended family. Others are...

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How to Homeschool & Work From Home At the Same Time

How to Homeschool & Work From Home At the Same Time

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Monique Mills, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, & Strategy , TPM FocusAre you a black, Latina or indigenous woman engineer looking to take a new direction in your career?Are you homeschooling your kids while...

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From Engineer To Project Manager

From Engineer To Project Manager

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHireGuest - Tamara McLemore, Executive Consultant, McLemore EnterprisesAre you a black, Latina or indigenous woman engineer looking to take a new direction in your career?Are you curious how you can take your technical skills...

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How To Brand Your LinkedIn Profile Like A Pro

How To Brand Your LinkedIn Profile Like A Pro

Host - Michele Heyward, Founder, PositiveHire Guest - Shelley Moise, Owner of Noelle's Garden Home & Body Learn how to make your custom LinkedIn banner for your LinkedIn Profile. Join us as Shelley Moise, returned Air Force and founder of Noelle's Garden &...

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5 Steps to Kickoff your 2020 Goals

5 Steps to Kickoff your 2020 Goals

 Not only is a new year quickly approaching us but a new decade. It can feel exciting and overwhelming at the same time. Don't fear or stress out about your 2020 goals. I have a quick and easy 5 step process to help you kickoff your 2020 goals.Let's get...

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3 Ways  to Become the Go-To Engineer

3 Ways to Become the Go-To Engineer

Branding your greatness is essential. “My greatness? What are you talking about? I don’t do anything different from other engineers.” You may also be thinking “I don't know any engineers who have a brand.” First of all you most definite are great. Don’t argue with me....

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A Sponsor’s Characteristics

A Sponsor’s Characteristics

Sponsors have different types. We’re going to specifically talk about Career Sponsors. You will understand the true power that a sponsor has on helping you to get wherever  you want to be on your career. So let’s get right into it on what are the characteristics of a...

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Characteristics Of An Ally

Characteristics Of An Ally

Recently the term “ally” has been used in reference to people with privilege using it to remove barriers underrepresented people encounter. The definition of an ally is also discussed in 5 TYPES Of PEOPLE YOU NEED IN YOUR CAREER COMMUNITY. But sometimes you don't...

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5 People on Your Career Team

5 People on Your Career Team

In your career there are different types of people you'll meet, there are categories an individual will fit. Why are those important?Creating your career team helps you grow and advance in your career.  But who is on your team? Here are a few things to consider before...

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Assessing a Job Offer

Assessing a Job Offer

I recently worked with a client who was then job hunting. This particular client had a need to find a job in order to get out of a hostile work environment. But the client did not want to accept  a job offer just because they needed to leave the current workplace....

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5 Ways to Retain Women of Color in STEM Professionals

Learn 5 key ways to retain women of color in STEM professionals. Don’t be like employers who’re missing the mark in diversity retention.

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