Sodexo has joined forces with Generation Success to help empower 40 young people of diversity to achieve their career aspirations through a 14-month mentorship programme.

The coaches from Sodexo, who are undergoing a coaching apprenticeship, have a range of skills and expertise across facilities management and HR and through one-to-one sessions over a six-month period with their coachee, they will listen, share, review options.

Goals and expectations will be agreed, and Sodexo’s mentors will provide valuable advice and guidance on what barriers there are and what actions can be taken to overcome them. Read More

These days, brands are so much more than their products or services. Think about Apple, Nike and Coca-Cola; they are not just their computers, gear or cans. They are cultural influencers with persuasive voices and distinct personalities. With this extensive presence comes the opportunity to be powerful proponents of change. This is particularly true amid widespread social movements, like the current resurgence of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. As a veteran cause marketer and co-founder and president of a certified B Corporation, I consult clients daily on how to effect lasting change. As your brand navigates how to best take a stand in support of BLM, here are a few things to know.  Read More

A new Procter & Gamble commercial urges white Americans to protest racial injustice by marching, speaking out and voting.

The call to action in the commercial titled “The Choice” might seem bold for a company that depends on a broad spectrum of consumers, but the Cincinnati-based maker of goods such as Pamper diapers (NYSE: PG) has a history of advocating for racial equality – regardless of controversy that might be generated. Read More

Searching for a job is an arduous task for many students and parents. Unfortunately, it becomes more challenging if the potential job candidates are Black and Asian. Workplace discrimination is pervasive in corporate America. Fortunately, there is a method that can decrease racism in the workplace: implicit bias assessments.

Depending on the job industry, these assessments could save lives. For example, if medical professionals had to take these assessments every week, it would decrease the racism that permeates the healthcare system. One of the most harmful preconceived notions that hospital workers tend to hold onto is that Black patients are physically fitter, resulting in medical professionals not giving them the best care. According to a 2016 analysis published in The Lancet, Black women are three to four times more likely to perish from pregnancy-related causes than white women. Read More

Cyberbullying among Irish children has increased by 28% during the lockdown – among the highest rates in Europe. A joint study between the European Commission and researchers at Dublin City University found rates were highest in Ireland, followed by Italy and Germany.

The younger children were, the more likely they were to become victims, the study found, with the problem particularly prevalent in young boys. Tijana Milosevic, of the National Anti-Bullying Research and Resource Centre, said the results are higher than in previous studies. Read More