Speaking up, loudly and proudlyFor those that have not heard yet, we’ve been in the news. To start, Josh and Michael had several opportunities to speak about PRIDE and how they show up as gay leaders.
If you have not had the opportunity to read these articles or listen to the podcasts, below are links to a few of these publications.
As you know we love to share our thought leadership. If you are interested in Saterman Connect for keynote speeches, facilitating breakout sessions, interviews on podcasts or articles please reach out to hello@satermanconnect.com. Thanks for thinking of us!
Today, companies are investing in their existing and new talent at exponential rates. Their employees are working remotely, in different cities and countries, and having experiences they never did prior to the Pandemic.
The virtual and remote workforce has provided us an opportunity to rethink how we connect. A connection must be intentional to avoid higher employee turnover, disconnects, and unintentional barriers to team building and silos. The combination of the new virtual, remote, and in-person environments provides an opportunity for leaders to think differently about how their teams can “Get Connected”. Well, we have a solution!
54% of employers worldwide said that attracting and retaining employees has rarely been more challenging – the highest in the decade. – Manpower Talent Survey
How can you get your new hires connected? How do you create connections and provide networking opportunities throughout the organization breaking down silos? What are some ways for ERGs to connect with their volunteers and other ERG’s? How can leaders help their teams build better partnerships?
What it is
Get Connected is a fun and interactive 60-minute Zoom networking event designed to create connections and belonging within an organization.
Excited to learn more and bring this into your organization, contact Nettie Nitzberg at Saterman Connect or use this link to set-up a time to talk.
In times of uncertainty and complexity, leadership is more important than ever. To take your own efforts up a level, explore Diverse Voices, a new series of exclusive interviews with leaders making the world a better and more understanding place. Live, every Wednesday at 12:15 EST.
In June we brought our listeners speakers who are passionate about all aspects of the LGBTQIA+ community including:
Melissa Madzel, Koya Partners’ Managing Director, Equity Initiatives brought to our attention policies and procedures that should be made inclusive, and the importance of gender-neutral language.
Andrew Foster, CHRO TriMark, spoke about building safe environments to encourage diversity and the importance of allyship in the workplace.
Learn from an OUT LGBTQ+ Leader >
Irene Brank and Samantha Lux brought us insights from Samantha’s’ transition journey, the biggest obstacles in educating organizations and advice for CEOs on employees transitioning.
Their view on transgender education >
Bryson Rose, Hetrick-Martin Institute Senior Director – Advocacy and Capacity, talked about organizations such as HMI supporting LGBTQIA+ youth.
If you have not seen or read one of our Resource Guides learn more about ADA by downloading our ADA Resource Guide which is celebrated on July 28th.
Our Resource Guides are created to empower you and your organization’s journey regarding a specific Heritage/History Month and Awareness Day. Each one has meaningful and valuable information to encourage you and your team to truly explore and learn what this month or day is all about.
Download the ADA Resource Guide →
Here’s a sneak peek into topics for our Guides
It’s never too early to start encouraging curiosity and dialogue around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our Resource Guides are a great way to gather your teammates, peers, and loved ones (even if it’s virtually) by planning to connect and honor those who are in the community and recognizing their great contributions to our country and across the world.
Download the ADA Resource Guide →
Upcoming Awareness Days and History/Heritage Months
Bringing Everyone to the Table: The Impact of Diverse Minds This month, we’re shining a spotlight on two vital aspects of diversity and inclusion—Intersectionality and
I am a woman with unique dimensions of diversity. Each aspect of my life contributes to a rich tapestry of experiences and perspectives. I
Over the past year, in a coaching engagement, a client wanted to engage in inspiring and participating with their team to work together with more
