The groundwork is laid but ongoing efforts are required for widespread acceptance.

Today’s workforce is incredibly unique and diverse. The competition for talent is forcing organizations to aggressively compete for talent, and to work just as hard at keeping talent engaged and on board.

Over the past few years, the news has been full with stories about gun violence, pay equity, diversity and conversations surrounding #MeToo.

Social media has increasingly coalesced communication around topics that, in the workplace, fall into the realm of HR. The “organizer” isn’t a person, but a symbol – the hashtag, the ubiquitous #.

Organizations don’t build business, people do. Investing in your people is an investment in your most valuable asset.