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Why Diversity Matters

Updated November 2025 HBR on DEI Rollbacks Researchers in 2025 continue to spotlight persistent flaws in DEI programs, such as disconnects from everyday workflows and vague guidance on applying lessons to hiring or team dynamics. As Edward Chang notes, “A lot of training talks about different concepts, but it’s not clear to employees or managers […]

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The Lifestyle Team

Why Diversity Training Fails

HBR.org on DEI Rollbaks In 2025, as U.S. companies navigate DEI rollbacks amid economic pressures, they’re still funneling billions annually into diversity training programs and policies—far outpacing the $8 billion mark from prior years. Mission statements and job ads overflow with inclusion promises, but research consistently shows these efforts yield minimal long-term impact on workplace […]

Team Building

Making the Most of Your Investment in Corporate Training

When American companies spend $160 billion on training programs annually, with an effectiveness rate of only 10 percent, it's time to listen to Einstein.

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How to Prepare Girls for STEM Careers

The future calls for more women in STEM to keep competitive and meet the growing demand. Support systems are needed to keep girls interested and motivated as they prepare for college and careers.

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Meeting Challenges for Women in STEM

A study shows the implicit bias in STEM inhibits women's involvement and keeps organizations from optimal performance. Training in diversity and inclusion can help reshape the culture and maximize success.

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Leadership & Culture

Getting Your Team Onboard with Process Improvement

Do you know anyone reluctant to change something unless it becomes her idea, then she's all for it? Well it works a little like that at work when you involve leaders' input in your process improvement initiative.

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Leadership & Culture

How New Managers Motivate Intact Teams to Increase Performance

It's a tall task when a new manager takes over an intact team, especially when its faltering. Here's how you can spike team performance by sticking to principles and creating a new culture where individuals and teams can flourish.

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Challenge Accepted: Gamification in the Workplace

Mary Poppins said it long before video games emerged as a cultural phenomenon: “You find the fun and, snap, the job's a game!” See how Venture Up can help you gamify your workplace to engage employees.