Back to Work

Last year, a Yoh survey of 1,000 American workers found that while 41% say their company acknowledges holidays related to race, ethnicity or gender (e.g., Black History Month, Women’s History Month and/or Hispanic Heritage Month), their employer doesn’t take any specific actions to advocate for these groups. Worse still, more than one-fifth of workers say their company talks about improving diversity and equity in the workplace but does not follow through with action.

In many instances, what companies are doing with their DE&I initiatives can come across as inauthentic and simply performative. It’s all talk and little action.

Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC explores all this and more on the latest episode of Back to Work.

Buchanan is a law firm with offices throughout the country and hundreds of lawyers who specialize in a broad spectrum of legal matters. Lloyd is also the host of the Dimensions of Diversity podcast, where he interviews thought leaders on the many aspects of diversity in the workplace. On this episode of Back to Work, Lloyd discusses how creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace requires more than just empty gestures or performative actions. They delve into the importance of authenticity in DE&I practices and discuss strategies that HR leaders can adopt to foster genuine inclusivity.

The COVID-19 pandemic has truly left an impact on all aspects of our lives. In response, many Americans have developed a new appreciation for their overall wellbeing, and their new priorities are leading to some life-altering decisions.
Specifically, many people have noticed the major-toll the pandemic has taken on their mental health and are now looking for opportunities that will allow them to live happier lives. Recent reports show more than 4 million workers left their job in August alone – the highest number ever recorded.
The long-lasting impact on mental health is no stranger to the workplace and in conjunction with other unmaintained issues, a worker’s revolution has begun to boom into what is being called “The Great Resignation.”

In recent months, millions of workers across the country have walked out of their jobs as they make the self-affirming decision to prioritize their mental health and choose to no longer suffer from toxic work environments. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 4 million Americans quit their jobs in July of 2021 alone. By the end of July, a record-breaking 10.9 million jobs were left unfilled, and as of August, it had been reported that 55% of people in the workforce were likely to look for a new position in the coming months.
In this episode of our Back to Work podcast series, Yoh's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Matt Rivera, discusses with our host Jason Rocker why so many Americans are leaving their jobs and how employers can retain and grow their teams .

On this episode of Women at Work, our guest Michelle Sohl, Senior Business Development Manager at Yoh, gives background on her journey from working retail to becoming a sales leader at Yoh. The conversation progresses to the importance of women working in the technology industry and the unique challenges that come with being a woman in this traditionally male-dominated industry. Michelle talks about her hope that there will soon be societal changes around the stereotypical jobs that women are “supposed to have” and offers advice for young females entering the tech space.
To learn more about Yoh visit: https://www.yoh.com/
To learn more about Michelle Sohl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-sohl/

Women make up a significant portion of the healthcare workforce, yet still remain underpaid and underrepresented in leadership roles when compared to men. Having a diverse group of healthcare workers can lead to better health outcomes, better patient care and a more equitable workplace overall.
On our second episode of our four-part Women at Work series, our guest Christine Torres, Director of Healthcare Practices at Yoh, discusses her 21-year journey in healthcare recruiting and her passion for patient care. The conversation delves into the challenges women face in the healthcare industry and how to overcome them. Christine shares her experience of finding a balance between her leadership role and raising a family, with the help of a good support system.
To learn more about Yoh visit: https://www.yoh.com/
To learn more about Christine Torres: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemosessian/

Women have made significant contributions to scientific knowledge and understanding in a range of fields, including biology, genetics, and medicine just to name a few. And yet still women are underrepresented and often underpaid relative to their male counterparts in this field.
In this first episode of our Women at Work series, Caitlin Root, a Sr. Business Development Manager and Diversity Specialist for Yoh's Specialty Practices team, joins to talk about women making strides in the life sciences field. Commemorating International Women’s Day, this episode discusses the different experiences Caitlin has had compared to her male colleagues in the industry. Caitlin gives a detailed list of recommendations and qualities to succeed in the tech industry as a woman, tackling down multiple misconceptions regarding diversity in the workplace.
To learn more about Yoh visit: https://www.yoh.com/
To learn more about Caitlin Root: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-hawkins-root/