Getting through the first year of the pandemic meant adapting almost overnight and helping your team transition to remote or hybrid working. Now that the initial challenge is over, new ones have risen up in its place, like an HR hydra. It's no secret that things have been difficult for HR professionals since.

There are plenty of thought leaders in DEI that are paving the way for companies to bridge the gap between intention and action — and create lasting change. Learning from others is a great way to gain ideas on how to build or boost company culture and can help guide your company’s DEI initiatives, which is why we’ve put together a list of six phenomenal full-time People “people” and HR consultants that you should be sure to follow this year.

We’re often running against the clock to meet the next deadline, but research shows that making time & space to connect could be the answer to inclusion & belonging. With companies shifting to remote and hybrid work environments, how can you actually implement DEI practices in an effective way?

The top 7 Slack tools we've found to improve collaboration, inclusion, and project management in hybrid teams