Tedi R. Parsons, President & CEO, The Professionals Forum LLC
Tedi R. Parsons created The Professionals Forum in 2011, bringing a strong background in human resources, operations, facilities management, training and development, with a passion for social justice. The Professionals Forum helps today’s professionals become tomorrow’s world leaders. Visit theprosforum.com.
Tedi R. Parsons, President & CEO, The Professionals Forum LLC

And the award goes to: Rewarding social justice within your organization
The 2023 Greater Lansing Entrepreneurial Awards coming Oct. 5 is an opportunity for individuals and businesses to be recognized and honored for their entrepr…

Lessons We Learned Along the Way
In high school, most of us learned how to type (some of us on manual typewriters), how to cook, sew and make vases out of wood. But what we did not learn are…

Welcome to the Organization!
Today, you will see many businesses using the hot buzzword of the day: belonging. This word is used to indicate that the business believes they have an inclu…

Focusing on Mental Wellness in the Workplace
Many businesses today offer unique opportunities to get and stay healthy in the workplace. That may include a state-of-the-art fitness center, offering addit…

The Art of Influencing Responsibly
Today, more than ever before, we hear the word “influencers” a lot, which is usually associated with the younger generation who have a strong presence on soc…

Biz Tips: The Journey for Gender Equality Continues
In the 1950s and 1960s, June Cleaver was the epitome of the modern housewife. She vacuumed while wearing heels and pearls and was forever tending to the need…

Identifying the Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing
We all have that one person at work who comes in every day with a different mask on, and we never know who or what to expect. These individuals are sometimes…

What Role Should HR Play in DEI?
Today’s human resources departments are busier than ever. They are responsible for hiring new team members, overseeing the employee lifecycle, administering …

Expanding Diversity Beyond the City Limits
Over the past year and a half, we have seen companies around the United States continue to enhance and grow their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, bu…

Cancel Culture: Are We Calling Out Instead of Calling In?
Over the past several months we have all heard the term “cancel culture” and have seen celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Demi Lovato, J.K. Rowling and Piers …
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