Kim Center for Social Balance

The need for affordable and accessible childcare is critical to equitable opportunities for all workers. Thanks to San Diego for Every Child for contributing your expertise in the LEAPS Childcare Community Action Group (CAG-CC)! #LEAPSSanDiego #KimCenter #SanDiegoForEveryChild #IncreasingChildcare #CommunityAction #WorkplaceEquity #Toolkit #Employers #TransformingEcosystems #First5SanDiego

Tip Tuesday: Employ culturally relevant strategies and promote open communication about family needs by establishing a supportive environment where Native American parents can comfortably discuss child care challenges and seek help without the fear of stigma, enabling them to navigate these difficulties while pursuing their professional goals. If your organization has childcare policies fairly available to all, reexamining your communication strategies may help. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #KimCenter #IncreasingChildcare #WorkplaceEquity #TransformingEcosystems

The deadline has been extended!!!! ? Submit your nomination to help us recognize the leaders who are making a positive impact in our region: https://lnkd.in/eQwvKYHv _ ?? Deadline: December 6, 2024, 11:59PM San Diego & Imperial Counties Regional Consortium, San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, Center of Excellence Community Colleges, Hey Social Good, ResMed Sarah Hassaine, Edwina Williams, Erica Olmos, Karen Overklift, Cindy J. Lin, Sterling Briggs, M.A., Daniel Fitzgerald, Monica Rosas, Jenni Preciado, Miguel Gutierrez, Nessa Julian, Jerry Yen, Connie Cepeda, Tina Ngo Bartel, PMP, EdD, Robert Chu, Greg Smith, Mark Sanchez, Ed.D., Hei-ock (pronounced Hay-oh) Kim - she/her #InclusiveWorkplaceChampionAward #IWCAward #SanDiegoCounty #ImperialCounty #InclusiveWorkplace #TransformingEcosystems #WorkplaceEquity #KimCenter #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployerAwards #Diversity #Equity #SanDiego #ImperialCounty #WorkplaceInclusion #COECC #InclusiveWorkforceDevelopment

? There’s still time! Nominations for the Inclusive Workplace Champion Awards are open through November 15. Celebrate and honor companies, nonprofit organizations, and institutions who are leading the way in creating fair and diverse workplaces in San Diego and Imperial Counties. ?? Nominate an Inclusive Workplace Champion today! ? Submit your nomination here: https://lnkd.in/eQwvKYHv _ ?? Deadline: November 15, 2024

Honor those who served and create equitable workplaces for Veterans! Our LEAPS Regional Data indicates that 55% of Veterans think about leaving their organization because they are not getting the advancement and/or pay raises they deserve. Research suggest that these, among other factors such as a sense of meaninglessness in their work and an unfamiliar workplace culture, are reasons why veterans leave their first jobs out of the service. Organizations can overcome these barriers by creating an environment that treats veterans in an equitable manner and retains veteran employees by: 1. Providing sufficient support for career advancement and development such as sponsoring (mentor formally and actively promotes a mentee's career), mentorships, job shadowing, skills development training, and professional development opportunities. 2. Offering training on biases and stereotypes related to veterans. Raising awareness of both conscious and unconscious biases can help reduce their impact. 3. Establishing Employee Resource Groups specifically for veterans within the organization that can provide support and facilitate connections among veteran employees. This is especially beneficial in workplaces with a significant number of veterans.

?? Reminder: Nominate your Inclusive Workplace Champions! ?? Did you know that according to a recent national survey, 82% of business leaders in large companies consider diversity initiatives as essential to their business strategy? Building diverse and welcoming workplaces is key to the future of work. That’s why we’re calling on you to nominate local employers that are making a difference in San Diego and Imperial Counties. Let’s honor them together, nominate your choice for the Inclusive Workplace Champion Awards today! ? Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/eQwvKYHv _ ?? Deadline: November 15, 2024 San Diego & Imperial Counties Regional Consortium, San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, San Diego and Imperial Center of Excellence Community Colleges, San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network, Hey Social Good, ResMed Sarah Hassaine, Edwina Williams, Erica Olmos, Karen Overklift, Cindy J. Lin, Sterling Briggs, M.A., Daniel Fitzgerald, Monica Rosas, Jenni Preciado, Miguel Gutierrez, Nessa Julian, Jerry Yen, Connie Cepeda, Tina Ngo Bartel, PMP, EdD, Robert Chu, Gregory Smith, Mark Sanchez, Ed.D., Hei-ock (pronounced Hay-oh) Kim - she/her #InclusiveWorkplaceChampionAward #IWCAward #SanDiegoCounty #ImperialCounty #InclusiveWorkplace #TransformingEcosystems #WorkplaceEquity #KimCenter #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployerAwards #Diversity #Equity #SanDiego #ImperialCounty #WorkplaceInclusion #COECC #InclusiveWorkforceDevelopment

Tip Tuesday: Providing affordable and high-quality childcare can help employees, especially working parents, balance their professional and personal lives more effectively. This can lead to higher job satisfaction, improved productivity, and lower turnover rates. Additionally, increasing childcare options can contribute to a more diverse and inclusive workforce by supporting individuals with caregiving responsibilities. #IncreasingChildcare #ChildcareForWorkers #TransformingEcosystems #SupportingCaregivers #WorkplaceEquity #KimCenter

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Help us recognize the leaders who are making a positive impact in our region by nominating local businesses, nonprofits, or public institutions that are setting the standard for inclusive workforce development! For more details and to submit a nomination ?? https://lnkd.in/eQwvKYHv #InclusiveWorkplaceChampionAward #IWCAward #SanDiegoCounty #ImperialCounty #InclusiveWorkplace #TransformingEcosystems #WorkplaceEquity #KimCenter #InclusiveWorkplace #EmployerAwards #Diversity #Equity #SanDiego #ImperialCounty #WorkplaceInclusion #COECC #InclusiveWorkforceDevelopment

Norma Gonzalez Jasso is Kim Center's Board Treasurer. She is a dedicated advocate of higher education for first generation college students, and is deeply involved in empowering latino futures through MANA de San Diego. Thank you Norma, for supporting the Kim Center and future latino San Diego leaders! Sarah Hassaine, Tom Lemmon, Adrianna O'Donnell, MBA, CFRE, Nancy Mancilla, Adriana "Adri" Brunner, Linda Kavanagh, Alexis Villanueva, MS, Inez González Perezchica, Ed.D. #BoardMember #WorkplaceEquity #TransformingEcosystems #KimCenter #MANASD #EmpoweringLatinos