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Any workplace that doesn't create a safe space for Black people is not engendering a feeling of belonging.

The best way to catch your readers’ attention is to put your key point first. Learn why this is so important!

First-generation Arab immigrant Issam Kaisse started one of the first affinity groups for people of Arab descent at his company, Nielsen.

Claire Randall is CEO of Grand Central Bakery, a B-Corp certified artisan bakery in Oregon and Washington with a community-centered mission.

White-dominated companies have no right to profit off Black people's blood, sweat, and tears by marketing Juneteenth.

Elisa Engel and I talked about her work in Africa, sustainability, ethics, and the challenges of being a woman in architecture.

Kim Malek is the visionary behind Salt & Straw Ice Cream and cofounder with cousin Tyler. They build community as a company that cares.

Fertile Ground Communications announces a new client partnership: the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon

One year ago, I wrote about white women's tears after Amy Cooper called the cops on Christian Cooper the same day George Floyd was murdered.

Basecamp's new policies clearly define it as a company that doesn't care. I outline what's wrong with their new policies.

But this is the time when companies have no right to celebrate Black history and culture unless they are walking their talk every day.

I’ve been advocating for nonsexist language in writing ever since I discovered feminism in college. And every Christmas, I’m reminded yet ag

If you want to create a kind workplace, you must not have any leaders who are assholes.

Amy and I spoke about how companies can start incorporating social messaging into their brands, especially if they have not done so before.

A compliance matrix contains all the need-to-know and need-to-include information from the Request for Proposals. It will keep you straight

I am ever on the lookout for excess, unnecessary capitalization.

This article is the second phase of "Fight Writer's Block and Produce Killer Content with Four Easy Strategies." Because I advised you...

I've been fortunate to work with rock star engineers, scientists, planners, architects, and economists for 30 years. They are highly...

It takes time to be concise and cut the fat and repetition out of your writing.

If you feel shaken by the way someone reacts, especially when you are trying to help, you are in a toxic environment.