Vanessa M Kelly

October 05, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

As if dealing with a global pandemic, major supply chain disruptions, emergency orders closing all but nonessential workplaces, transforming businesses to remote work, and addressing the medical and mental health needs of employees were not enough challenges for employers, mid-year 2021 brought the "Great Resignation."

By Vanessa M. Kelly

8 minute read

July 29, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Of course, inclusion means more than looking at the customer experiences of one ethnic group and hair needs. Instead, it means re-examining the total customer experience from the lens of your diverse customers—gender, differently abled, age, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, dietary restrictions and preferences, and ethnicity. It means having a holistic approach to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

By Vanessa M. Kelly

6 minute read

July 13, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Year 2020 was the of year of corporate promises: a year of public statements of support, a year of corporate America pledging racial and gender equity and real and sustained changes, and a year of donations to social justice causes. One year later, where are we? Are we any closer to meeting these promises or do they remain unfulfilled?

By Vanessa M. Kelly

5 minute read

April 14, 2021 | Pro Mid Market

This past year has been a testament to operating without contingency plan.

By Vanessa M. Kelly

7 minute read

April 06, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate counsel, human resource professionals, and attorneys, like me, serving as outside employment counsel, were often stretched to the limits.

By Vanessa M. Kelly

7 minute read

October 21, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Over a 21-day period, participants perform one action to understand how issues of power, privilege, oppression and equity impact society. The action may be a reading, listening to podcasts, watching videos, or observations, as a way to form and deepen community connections.

By Vanessa M. Kelly

5 minute read