Tolerance Day

What is International Tolerance Day and why do we celebrate it?  In an effort to encourage equality and diversity across the world, the United Nations introduced The International Day for Tolerance in 1996.    On this November 16th take a moment to think back and recall the last time you had a different perspective from one…
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National Work & Family Month

It’s during the month of October that we enjoy the crisp autumn air and the not-so-occasional pumpkin spice latte, but it’s also the time to remind employers to provide their team members with a definition of “work-life balance” that is relevant to the current business environment. Employers can provide activities for staff and showcase their…
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National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Dyslexia affects around one in five people around the world. So, it’s no surprise that many celebrities have it too! Athletes, actors, inventors, entrepreneurs, musicians, authors, and artists have all made the list. Some of the famous people with dyslexia include Tom Cruise, Whoopi Goldberg, Tucker Carlson, and Ozzy Osbourne. Now that’s quite an eclectic…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, or “Mes de la Herencia Hispana”, which runs from September 15th through October 15th is a celebration of the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. This makes it a great time to celebrate the success of Hispanics across various industries and converse about the impact of the Hispanic influence on American…
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National Deaf Awareness Month

September is National Deaf Awareness Month. We would like to encourage you to take some time this month to recognize the challenges of the 1.9% of people in the United States today who are deaf and increase awareness of deaf issues.   The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) makes a distinction between Deaf and…
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