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Join host Rachel Romer and special guest Adam Grant as they kick off their thought-provoking podcast series, "Opportunity Divide", presented by Guild. Together–with experts like Brené Brown, Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Pink, Ken Chenault, and Geoffrey Canada–they will explore innovative ways to bridge the opportunity divide and empower organizations to unlock career mobility for their workforce. In this episode, Adam and Rachel discuss the Opportunity Divide at hand, and what trends and takeaways leaders can start to unravel and understand today in order to narrow the gaps within their own organizations. And, Adam shares some key findings from his research that will help leaders understand the current state of America’s workforce. Key takeaways from this conversation include: <ol><li>Investing in creating a great workplace culture is a long-term strategy that pays dividends in the future. Leaders can start by prioritizing employee engagement and looking into good HR practices.</li><li>To close the opportunity divide and build a healthy work culture, leaders should focus on removing elements of toxic culture such as disrespect and exclusion. Leaders can also provide frontline workers with more flexibility to improve work-life balance, which will lead to a more motivated workforce.</li><li>Leaders should invest in promoting from within and providing opportunities for career growth. By doing so, organizations can create good jobs, which serve both individuals and organizations, and foster creativity and innovation.&nbsp;</li></ol> "Opportunity Divide" is a must-listen for frontline leaders and managers, HR professionals, and anyone passionate about driving change and unlocking the full potential of America’s workforce. Join Rachel Romer and special guest Adam Grant as they illuminate the path towards a more inclusive and prosperous future for businesses and individuals alike. <a href="https://www.guild.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join us as we work to close the Opportunity Divide</a>

Bridging the Opportunity Divide: A Conversation with Adam Grant on Unlocking Career Mobility for America’s Workforce

Opportunity Divide

Talent gap, unemployment, management, and economic crisis. Business-critical conversations today exclude a crucial perspective: America’s workforce. With both employee engagement and unemployment rates at some of the lowest in history, business and people leaders are trying to answer questions, like: How do I design an organization that will create long-term value? How do I rank as a top employer? And, how can I better manage a workforce at the intersection of so much economic upheaval? The old answers no longer apply. We need new voices. That’s why we’re inviting the workforce’s perspective to the table. To build stronger and more successful organizations, we need to drive shared value for employees and owners. Let’s figure out how, together.&nbsp; Rachel Romer, CEO of Guild, and Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and best-selling author, uncover leadership lessons from the frontlines of America’s workforce in Opportunity Divide.&nbsp; Join them for this 6-part series featuring conversations with Brené Brown, Daniel Pink, Ken Chenault, Geoffrey Canada, and Malcolm Gladwell. They discuss what’s motivating workers, how employers can best help them succeed, and what models of collaboration will work best as the future of work comes into sharper focus.