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Event Recap: Driving Gender Diversity in the Workplace

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eBook: Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Doesn’t Work for Women’s Leadership Development

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Financial Services Firm with More than $1 Trillion Assets Under Management | Case Study

Hired hundreds of professionals. 62% were people of color. 93% were satisfied with the program.

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High Tech: Data Analytics Software Company | Case Study

50% were people of color. 50% held a Master’s Degree or higher. 90% of participants were satisfied with...

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Fortune 500 Manufacturer of Building Management and Industrial Automation Products | Case Study

Tripled the number of professionals hired over the course of two cohorts. 46% of the professionals hired have...

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High Tech: Provider of Digital Wealth Management Platform | Case Study

100% of participants converted to full-time roles. 83% were people of color. 100% of participants and the client...

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Female Leaders Take Off at Rocket Software

At Rocket Software, people are just as important as the business. Since its founding 30 years ago,...

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T-Mobile Partners with reacHIRE to Power TechX Returnship Program

The Returnship started small, with just six participants in 2019, but the nearly 400 applications the program...

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eBook: Uncovering Leadership Potential with the Women in Your Organization

When companies have effective leaders that show up consistently, they see higher profits, more engagement, and a...

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eBook: Return-To-Work Programs: How to Determine What’s Right for Your Organization

Return-To-Work programs are gaining popularity in the search for alternative talent pipelines to help to bring more...

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eBook: Return-To-Work Programs: An Innovative Solution to Building Diverse Talent Pools in Uncertain Economic Times

In the last three years, employers have experienced drastic changes in the labor market unlike anything before....

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reacHIRE’s Aurora Platform Brings A Human Touch to Robot Maker’s Diversity Campaign

iRobot chose reacHIRE because they wanted more than just another training course. Fostering a sense of community...

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eBook: Supercharge Your ERGs

While employee resource groups (ERGs) have seen widespread adoption in recent years, companies face challenges with overall...

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eBook: Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Doesn’t Work for Women’s Leadership Development

While some progress has been made with gender equality in corporate leadership, there’s significant room for improvement....

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Global Tech Manufacturer Helps Women Thrive With the Engagement & Retention Power of Aurora

90% of participants felt more committed to their company. 100% said their leadership skills improved. 100% said they...

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Event Recap: Driving Gender Diversity in the Workplace

More than 3.5 million women left the U.S. workforce during the pandemic and nearly half of women (48 percent) are planning to...

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eBook: How to Engage Women and Turn the “Great Resignation” into the “Great Retention”

Between the job hopping trend and an increase in women exiting the workforce, there’s an opportunity for organizations...

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Event Recap: Engaging Women for Retention Strategies

We recently co-hosted a virtual event on “How to Engage Women and Turn the ‘Great Resignation’ into the...

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Women in the Workplace 2021 Report: The “Broken Rung” Remains Fractured (But We Know How to Fix It)

“We need to double and triple down on the broken rung – it’s a numbers game,” said Rachel Thomas,...

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eBook: Islands of One: The Importance of Community & Connection to Retain Women in Tech

To retain women in tech, you need to support women in tech. Did you know: 72% of...

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eBook: New Rules of Engagement How to Accelerate Women’s Careers in a Virtual World of Work

The working world changed almost overnight to a virtual landscape. With productivity obstacles like closed schools and...

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Sarah Carmichael – Harvard Business Review

We’re excited to kick off the video campaign of featured speakers from our “Changing the Trajectory” event last...

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Megan Greenfield – McKinsey

Megan Greenfield, was our subject matter expert from McKinsey & Company sharing the new findings from the 2018...

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Addie Swartz – CEO, reacHIRE

Addie Swartz, Founder and CEO of reacHIRE, speaks about the concept of “only” that is highlighted in the...

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Paul Lesser – Fidelity

Paul Lesser talks about his company’s focus on gender diversity to reflect a client base that is increasingly...

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Kate Gulliver – Wayfair

Kate Gulliver speaks about how digging into the data behind both hiring practices and advancement is helping her...

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Breaking Barriers: A Call to Action for Women and Nonbinary Individuals in Tech

Written by Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE During the recent Grace Hopper Celebration – the world’s largest conference...

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Building a Strong Team for the New Year: Strategies for Recruitment and Retention

As the end of the year quickly approaches, it’s the perfect time for organizations to reflect on...

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Changing Leadership Development: Embracing Diverse Learning Styles in the Workplace

While different learning styles are frequently discussed in educational settings, they’re often overlooked in leadership development. The...

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How to Support Women in the Workplace: Offer Flexible Work Solutions

Is your company looking for ways to support women and underrepresented groups in the workplace? Offering a...

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Soft Skills: The Key to Leadership Readiness

Hard skills vs. soft skills – what’s most important in the workplace today? While it’s essential that...

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Authentic Leadership: Driving Connection, Innovation, and Trust

  In the competitive landscape of leadership, authenticity has emerged as a cornerstone for success. Gone are the...

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The Power of Different Perspectives: Benefits of Diversity

  Imagine a room full of mirrors reflecting the same image back at you. Sure, it’s familiar, but...

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Unlocking Untapped Talent: Building Skills Through Career Breaks

  We’ve all heard the misconception – take a career break, and you’ll return years behind, skills outdated,...

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Beyond the Resume Gap: Reclaiming Hidden Potential

The talent landscape is undergoing a metamorphosis. Rigid career ladders are giving way to a vibrant jungle gym...

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Empowering Women in STEM: Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders

The world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is rapidly evolving, driving innovation and shaping our...

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Building Your Future Women Leaders: A Win-Win Investment

The gap in the number of men vs. women leaders is a persistent problem in the workplace....

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Fixing the Broken Rung

For the ninth year in a row, the Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org...

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The Impact of Remote Work on Inclusion, Diversity, and Retention

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to rapidly shift to remote work out of necessity. Fast-forward two...

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5 Key Strategies for Positive Change: Women in the Workplace

Through intentional policies and actions, companies can drive positive change for women’s success in the workplace today....

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Empowering Talent: Mentoring, Coaching, and Sponsorship

In the dynamic world of professional development, the practices of mentoring, coaching, and sponsorship have emerged as...

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Building a Thriving Future: Succession Planning and Diversity

As the business landscape continues to evolve, companies face a significant challenge: the impending retirement of the...

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Nurturing an Inclusive Culture: Insights for Building a Diverse Workplace

Developing and nurturing an inclusive culture is essential for organizations striving for success and growth in our...

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Prioritizing Mental Health: The Importance for Employees and Organizations

Mental health is crucial to our overall well-being, yet it’s often overlooked in the workplace. Prioritizing mental...

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How to Effectively Transform Workplace Culture and Build a Thriving Employee Experience

Forming a positive workplace culture can be one of the most strategic and profitable investments a company...

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Why it’s Important to Become a Compassionate Leader and Where Companies Can Help

There is a misconception that to be a great leader, a person has to be firm, unyielding,...

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Meaningful Relationships at the Workplace – How to Help Your Women Employees Build Them

Have you thought much about employee relationships in the workplace as a means of attracting and retaining...

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How Effective HR Leaders Help Managers Build Their People

With so many challenges facing companies today, HR can provide valuable insights and be the champion of...

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How Mentorship Can Propel Careers Forward

If you’ve ever watched the Oscars or sat at any reward ceremony, you witnessed the recipient thanking...

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Avoid Turnover Among Women in Your Workforce: 4 Trends to Watch

This year was a wake up call for organizations to rethink how they engage and retain women...

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What Women in Tech Should Look For In Their Employers

We wanted to spotlight this insightful article by Sharra Owens-Schwartz, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Senior Director at...

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4 Ways to Supercharge Your Employee Resource Groups

Employee resource groups (ERGs) have seen widespread adoption across organizations in recent years as a way to...

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Uncovering Leadership Potential with the Women in Your Organization

When companies have effective leaders that show up consistently, they see higher profits, more engagement, and a...

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Return-To-Work Programs: How to Determine What’s Right for Your Organization

Return-To-Work programs are gaining popularity in the search for alternative talent pipelines to help to bring more...

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Return-To-Work Programs: An Innovative Solution to Building Diverse Talent Pools in Uncertain Economic Times

In the last three years, employers have experienced drastic changes in the labor market unlike anything before....

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How quiet quitting can be prevented with positive company culture

Though it is the latest buzzword in the workplace, “quiet quitting” is nothing new. It has been...

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How to Describe a Career Break Gap In Your Resume

The decision to return to work shouldn’t get derailed at the first step: updating your resume. Many...

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Rewriting The Employer-Employee Social Contract: Keys To Success

Originally published in Forbes, and written by: Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE. In a recent episode of 60 Minutes, Karin Kimbrough, chief...

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Connecting Mission & Career: Meet Kim Johnson

We are thrilled to welcome Kim Johnson to reacHIRE as vice president of sales for the Aurora platform....

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A New Lesson Plan For ‘Back To School, Back To Work’

Originally published in Forbes, and written by: Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE. Back to school is historically a time...

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Event Recap: Driving Gender Diversity in the Workplace

More than 3.5 million women left the U.S. workforce during the pandemic and nearly half of women (48 percent) are planning to...

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How Rocket Software is Building Their Next Generation of Female Leaders with Aurora

Thanks for the praise, Rocketeers! Rocket Software CHRO Tracey Leahy, wrote about the Rocket Inclusion, Diversity and Equity...

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Event Recap: Engaging Women for Retention Strategies

We recently co-hosted a virtual event on “How to Engage Women and Turn the ‘Great Resignation’ into the...

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Women in the Workplace 2021 Report: The “Broken Rung” Remains Fractured (But We Know How to Fix It)

“We need to double and triple down on the broken rung – it’s a numbers game,” said Rachel Thomas,...

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Avoid the “Great Resignation”: 5 Ways to Engage Women in Your Workforce

More than 2.5 million women left the U.S. workforce during the pandemic and nearly half (48 percent) of...

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Case Study: How Three Tech Companies Put Action Behind DEI Goals

The Covid-19 pandemic brought into full view what has been broken for women in corporate America for...

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Let the Revolution Continue: Creating Pillars for Women’s Careers

reacHIRE CEO Addie Swartz was recently honored at the Concord Museum in Massachusetts as part of a...

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How to Make the New Hybrid World Work Better for Women

When Boston’s Acting Mayor announced in June that all City Hall employees must be back at their...

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Case Study: Global Tech Manufacturer Helps Women Thrive

Taking Proactive Steps to Engage & Retain Women At a time when 1 in 4 women are considering...

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Celebrating Mother’s Day 2021

Celebrating all moms, moms to be, and mother figures in our lives after a year when…. working...

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Three Groups Of Women We Need To Marshall Forward Today

Originally published in Forbes, and written by: Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE. As business leaders commit to bringing...

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Women’s History Month 2021: Challenge, Congratulate & Celebrate

Women’s History Month 2021: Challenge, Congratulate & Celebrate At reacHIRE, we believe in challenging the status quo for...

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COVID Year Two: How to Engage and Retain Female Employees

Since the first case of Covid in the United States just over a year ago, nearly 2.2...

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Turning Ladders into Bridges: Retaining Women in the Workforce

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing once again focused a light on the challenges we have overcome in...

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The Year Of Redefining Work: Three Employment Trends For 2021

Originally published in Forbes, and Written by Addie Swartz: CEO of reacHIRE, a provider of cohort-based return-to-work...

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Business Leaders’ Role in Stopping the COVID-19 She-Cession

reacHIRE recently brought together “culture creators” from leading companies to share how their organizations are driving diversity,...

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A New Threat to Gender Diversity STEMs from the Pandemic

How to support women in STEM positions and preserve your talent pipeline  The pandemic has challenged us all,...

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An Inner Circle: The Key to Supporting & Retaining Female Talent

COVID-19 shifted the world of work, adding new challenges for employees and employers alike. And women have been...

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The Three Soft Skills Your Leaders Need Today

The COVID-19 pandemic is an acid test for leadership skills, separating the gold practices that are necessary for...

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Stopping The Covid Slide For Working Mothers

Originally published in Forbes, and written by: Addie Swartz: CEO of reacHIRE, a provider of cohort-based return-to-work programs...

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Want to Retain Women During COVID-19? Help Them to Lead

By Addie Swartz, CEO, reacHIRE Over the last few weeks, my social feeds have been flooded with articles...

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reacHIRE Return-to-Work Programs are Virtually Unstoppable

At reacHIRE, we are thinking creatively about how to approach today’s challenges and make sure critical D&I...

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Revisiting D&I Goals: In a Crisis We Have Opportunity

Addie Swartz, CEO of reacHIRE, recently joined a Boston Chamber of Commerce panel on “The Future of...

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This Mother’s Day 2020 We’re Celebrating Working Mothers

This Mother’s Day 2020 we’re celebrating the working moms who worked so hard to make us the...

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Event Recap: 3 Takeaways From the HR Leaders Forum on Resilience

Doing business during the COVID-19 crisis offers new challenges, sometimes changing daily, for employees and employers alike....

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What New Promises Do Working Mothers Need to Make Today?

When I wrote “Ten Promises Every Working Mother Should Make to Herself” for Working Mother magazine, we...

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3 Ways to Build Resilient Employees During COVID-19

Elaine Walker has seen a lot in her 25 years designing and implementing global HR programs, but...

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Hello Spring

With the welcoming warmth of Spring and the familiar, happy hello of crocuses and daffodils, also comes uncertainty...

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3 Tips for Companies to Drive Community & Connection Amid COVID-19

While ‘social distancing’ is necessary, it shouldn’t mean losing human connection. How can company leaders keep the momentum and engagement going in a virtual work world? What initiatives can you take to maintain social solidarity during the current reality of social distancing? With the unfolding events related to COVID-19, companies and their HR leaders are having to take action to keep employees safe and engaged.

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What Are You Equal Signing For This #IWD2020?

This Sunday March 8th, women around the world will create an equal sign for International Women’s Day. It’s a physical signal to the world, to the establishment, and to one another, that an equal world is an enabled world. The #EachforEqual theme asks every person to consider, “How will you forge a gender equal world?” 

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