Author Archives: John Fracchia
Diversity and inclusion have long been buzzwords that companies parade—often for marketing purposes. But in the past few years, more and more job seekers and employees, particularly millennials and Gen Z, are vetting companies by their diversity and inclusion track …
Everyone knows that the cost of higher education can be challenging, if not prohibitive, for many. This resource from U.S. News & World Report offers a series of articles to help students and families navigate the challenge. See the resource.
A recent McKinsey survey of 40,000 employees working for U.S. companies shows that women, across all races and position level, report feeling more burned out and stressed than men. On top of this concerning data, they remain paid less than …
A recent study by the Pew Research Center indicates that while the college educated earn more over their lifetime than those who have not attended college, first generation college students are economically lagging behind their peers. This detailed article breaks …
From time management to self-care, her Campus has offers a blog that outlines 5 tips to help commuter students thrive. Check it out.
A safe space is an environment where people feel secure that they won’t be discriminated against, harassed, or otherwise harmed emotionally or physically. Ideally, every place should be a safe space for everyone. But unfortunately, for members of marginalized groups, …
When you’re looking for a company that aligns with your values and career goals, there’s a lot to consider. Now more than ever recent grads are looking for companies where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of the company …
First-generation college students are learners from households where neither parent (or guardian) has obtained a Bachelor’s degree. In other words, they are the first ones in their immediate family to attend college.
These
students forge their own paths ahead in …
The Symba Spotlight Part 16: Obed Owusu Amoah
Obed Owusu Amoah is a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra, who is interning at Eak and Associates. His responsibilities include auditing and accounting at this agency. His dream is …
Everyone has some form of implicit or unconscious bias; we absorb received notions about race, class, gender, ability, ethnicity, and sexuality from a very young age. Implicit bias shows up in deep-down prejudices and stereotypical assumptions we don’t know we …
