Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Why Indigenous Peoples’ Day is recognized? “‘This day is about reclaiming histories,’ said Kyle Mays, an associate professor of American Indian Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. ‘It’s acknowledging the history of...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

How is your company honoring Hispanic Heritage Month? Start by understanding why September 15th starts Hispanic Heritage month and what significance that say has. “The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin...
Hispanic Heritage Month 2023

Hispanic Heritage Month in the Workplace

“Hispanics are projected to account for 78% of net new workers between 2020 and 2030.” (Dubina, 2021) “Hispanic individuals accounted for only 4 percent of large U.S. companies’ most senior executives in 2021, according to a survey by...
Anniversary of America’s Birth

Anniversary of America’s Birth

A People Partner is not closed in observance of Independence Day. Why? Because in 1776, not all individuals were free as the Declaration of Independence declared us to be. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are...
Juneteenth 2023

Juneteenth 2023

We are closed today in observance of Juneteenth. Juneteenth commemorates the end of the slavery in the U.S., also known as Emancipation Day. Learn more about Juneteenth. Take the time to educate yourself if you don’t already know the history....
Memorial Day

Memorial Day

“Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay, but we can honor their sacrifice.” – Barack Obama