If COVID has taught us anything, it is that we can overcome challenges and accomplish great things. As much as we may try to prepare, there will always be times of uncertainty that we must work through. For business owners, sometimes finding the capital to keep your business afloat is what you need. Tune into this episode to learn how to weather uncertainty and plan for the future of your business.

Figuring out how to manage risk goes hand-in-hand with managing times of uncertainty. Coming up with a plan to combat risk is essential when creating a strong business. In this episode, Perla Kruse tackles the world of cybersecurity and the ways you can protect your business against fraud and other sorts of transactional risks.

Adding an extra layer to your business' protection plan is always a good idea, which is why there are all sorts of business-specific insurance plans that can work for your unique needs. Insurance is a key part of keeping your business growing when something unexpected happens. In this last episode of the series, join Commercial Insurance Advisor Rachel Werdin in dissecting insurance rates, coverage options, plan flexibility, and most importantly: what options are best for you.

Groups of diverse thinkers provide a wealth of important perspectives needed to assemble any great business or team. In this eleven-part series, join DEI expert and founder of The VIP Lab, Andraya Lund, in learning all of the necessary components to create the diversity we all need in our business. In this first episode, gain some key insight on the first step of this process: understanding the importance of inclusivity, and how to foster a sense of belonging in the workplace.

When companies build inclusivity into their culture, this impacts the hiring process greatly. From advertising job descriptions, recruiting, and ultimately selecting job candidates, the way you present key information matters greatly. Tune into this installment of the series to gain tips on how to neutralize and use inclusive language to attract the diverse thinkers you need on your team.

Inclusive hiring does not just mean hiring those from underrepresented backgrounds or those with disabilities, but really thinking about how to level the playing field in fighting against recruitment bias in any form. As a business leader, you must be aware of anti-discrimination laws in the workplace while simultaneously working toward building a culture that understands the breadth of diversity in the human experience. Tackle important topics regarding bias that are necessary for creating fair and comprehensive hiring processes.

Inclusive hiring does not just mean hiring those from underrepresented backgrounds or those with disabilities, but really thinking about how to level the playing field in fighting against recruitment bias in any form. As a business leader, you must be aware of anti-discrimination laws in the workplace while simultaneously working toward building a culture that understands the breadth of diversity in the human experience. Tackle important topics regarding bias that are necessary for creating fair and comprehensive hiring processes.

Compiling diverse interview panels helps reduce the chance of unconscious bias creeping into the interview process and also reflects to interviewees your company’s commitment to inclusivity. Success in bringing on diverse talent begins with your personal goals for inclusivity. Reflect on how to adapt your selection processes to be consistent, precise, and objective in this installment of the series.

Compiling diverse interview panels helps reduce the chance of unconscious bias creeping into the interview process and also reflects to interviewees your company’s commitment to inclusivity. Success in bringing on diverse talent begins with your personal goals for inclusivity. Reflect on how to adapt your selection processes to be consistent, precise, and objective in this installment of the series.

Now it’s time to put together all the great lessons learned throughout this series and build your own unique inclusivity plan. There is no one size fits all approach to creating a plan for inclusivity, but every plan must acknowledge actions you and your team can take to reduce bias and recognize the myriad of diverse experiences that exist in this world. Remember, these plans are not static and they should constantly be reflected upon, but coming up with actionable steps to make your team more inclusive is the best first step.

Now it’s time to put together all the great lessons learned throughout this series and build your own unique inclusivity plan. There is no one size fits all approach to creating a plan for inclusivity, but every plan must acknowledge actions you and your team can take to reduce bias and recognize the myriad of diverse experiences that exist in this world. Remember, these plans are not static and they should constantly be reflected upon, but coming up with actionable steps to make your team more inclusive is the best first step.

Looking to make our teams more diverse, often means actively recruiting talent from different places, spaces, and backgrounds. Learn how to leverage professional and personal networks, social media, and industry-specific affinity groups to develop a more inclusive and diverse team in this episode.

Congrats! You have selected the best person for the position and now it’s time to seal the deal with an awesome and fair offer. Making an offer is something that should consider many factors, like compensation, benefits, job expectations, and so much more. In this final episode of the series, understand six important things you should consider when extending an offer and negotiating them.

Congrats! You have selected the best person for the position and now it’s time to seal the deal with an awesome and fair offer. Making an offer is something that should consider many factors, like compensation, benefits, job expectations, and so much more. In this final episode of the series, understand six important things you should consider when extending an offer and negotiating them.