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Working from home means we've gotten a personal look into our colleagues' lives. From kids causing chaos to mice entering the room— yes, an actual mouse— it has been a wild ride. Here are some random moments that we've seen. What's been your favorite funny or random WFH moment?
"Getting together with my colleagues to give back to our community is fun, but knowing that through our actions we put smiles on people’s faces makes me proud to be part of the team," Jocelyn Parfaite, US. See how we are giving back to our communities at Progress in our CSR report
Learn more about our #WomenInSTEM scholarship series and this year's scholarship winner - Gavriela Tejedor Meyers.
This morning two of our ERGs, Blacks@Progress and Progress For Her, co-hosted a fantastic webinar with Dr. Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University, where she guided viewers through critical skills needed to become more effective leaders. She led the conversation on topics around: - Identifying leadership strengths - Incorporating one’s identity to brand a leadership stage - The shift from being self-focused to others-focused - Scripting and strategizing a leadership agenda with our team in mind We're feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to lead!
“Many companies have worked hard to ensure their inclusion, equity, and diversity practices not only meet but exceed industry standards and become a business imperative. We are no exception,” Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta. “While we’ve made great strides in this area, we recognize the importance of having an internal champion who brings the expertise and experience we need to accelerate our efforts. Shirley is a forward-thinking leader and is ideally suited to build upon our current achievements and work to make Progress a more inclusive place for all.” Learn more about Shirley J. Knowles, EdD's role, her background, and what drew her to our team here at Progress:
We aren't successful unless our customers are successful. And Mike Duncan, senior director of customer success, ensures his entire team not only provides service but prevents problems before they start. Learn about Mike's journey and his enthusiasm for community
A portion of a recent sit-down interview with two of our newest ERG - ASPIRE founders. Learn more about how the ERG started and what its mission is.
“Our people at Progress have always been our strength – how we work together and treat one another makes Progress a great place to work. And over the last year, the mutual respect and trust we have for our colleagues worldwide has only gotten stronger,” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO, Progress. “As we celebrate our 40th anniversary as a company, we are thrilled to be recognized by such respected organizations, and more importantly by our employees, as one of the best places to work.”
We started a #ProgressProud podcast! In our first episode, six Progress executives tackle many aspects of inclusion and diversity in the American workplace and how we can improve.
The future of work is leaning towards hybrid models, which can present challenges for employers. Our CEO Yogesh Gupta provides insight on how companies can support employees' career paths, well-being, and foster an inclusive company culture. Via Forbes
