The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
The pace of workplace change today is unprecedented, with organizations navigating everything from shifting workforce expectations to debates over flexibility and DEI. In this rapidly evolving environment, leaders and employees alike are grappling with uncertainty. Without a clearly defined and intentionally cultivated culture, organizations risk becoming reactive rather than resilient.
Culture is not just about physical presence or a list of corporate values tucked in a handbook. It’s the heartbeat of an organization, shaping how decisions are made, how people engage, and how businesses evolve. A strong culture provides clarity and direction, allowing organizations to stay grounded in their mission, values, and vision— regardless of external challenges.
The question is: How do you define and strengthen a culture that supports your organization’s future?
Define Your Culture with Purpose
Culture is the foundation that shapes every decision and action within an organization. To define it with clarity and intention, the Culture Clarity Framework developed by Manar Morales provides a structured approach based on four essential questions:
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The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
February is always a busy time for organizations, which means it is an even busier time for caregivers juggling professional and personal responsibilities. As organizations focus on strategy and planning, now is the time to assess how well they are supporting working parents and caregivers.
The latest 2025 KPMG Working Parents Survey highlights just how much caregiving and work are intertwined. While it’s well known that caregiving responsibilities can contribute to stress and burnout, the survey reveals deeper trends that should be front and center for organizations aiming to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
Engagement & Support for Working Parents
The study found that 76% of parents reported increased motivation in their careers after having children. However, organizations often overlook this momentum instead of channeling it into meaningful career growth.
Parenthood is a significant life transition that reshapes both personal and professional goals. To support employees through this shift, organizations should:
Offer career coaching to help new parents navigate their return to work and explore evolving career aspirations, whether that means stepping into leadership roles, engaging in pro bono work, developing niche expertise, or building a business…
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The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
The Current Flexibility Landscape
We find ourselves at a critical juncture in workplace flexibility, with organizations taking dramatically different approaches. Some are mandating full-time office returns, while others are deepening their commitment to flexible work. This division makes building a comprehensive business case more important than ever. Recent data and organizational experiences demonstrate that flexibility isn’t merely a workplace perk – it’s a business imperative driving measurable results across multiple dimensions of organizational success. Organizations that recognize the business value of flexibility remain committed to it – they understand the strong, varied benefits related to business continuity, retention, recruitment, engagement, productivity, diversity, and wellbeing, to name a few.
The Foundation: Starting with Purpose
Alliance CEO Manar Morales’s new book, “The Flexibility Paradigm,” provides an innovative framework to help organizations optimally reflect, design, implement and iterate their flexibility initiatives. The Flex Success® Framework begins with “Reflect” because a clear purpose drives successful implementation. Before examining metrics or crafting policies, organizations must establish why flexibility matters in their specific context. This foundation ensures your business case resonates with leadership and supports sustainable success. Recent research reveals organizations that recognize the business value of flexibility understand its varied benefits across several key areas.
Building Your Business Case: A Strategic Approach
Internal Assessment and Data Collection: Begin by examining your organization’s current state through comprehensive data collection….
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Action Step – Align and Cultivate: Building A Workplace Culture that Drives Engagement and Success
The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
The pace of workplace change today is unprecedented, with organizations navigating everything from shifting workforce expectations to debates over flexibility and DEI. In this rapidly evolving environment, leaders and employees alike are grappling with uncertainty. Without a clearly defined and intentionally cultivated culture, organizations risk becoming reactive rather than resilient.
Culture is not just about physical presence or a list of corporate values tucked in a handbook. It’s the heartbeat of an organization, shaping how decisions are made, how people engage, and how businesses evolve. A strong culture provides clarity and direction, allowing organizations to stay grounded in their mission, values, and vision— regardless of external challenges.
The question is: How do you define and strengthen a culture that supports your organization’s future?
Define Your Culture with Purpose
Culture is the foundation that shapes every decision and action within an organization. To define it with clarity and intention, the Culture Clarity Framework developed by Manar Morales provides a structured approach based on four essential questions:
Members: Continue reading this Action Step in the Member Resource Center.
To read this entire Action Step become a member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.
Action Step – Why Supporting Caregivers Should Be A Business Priority
The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
February is always a busy time for organizations, which means it is an even busier time for caregivers juggling professional and personal responsibilities. As organizations focus on strategy and planning, now is the time to assess how well they are supporting working parents and caregivers.
The latest 2025 KPMG Working Parents Survey highlights just how much caregiving and work are intertwined. While it’s well known that caregiving responsibilities can contribute to stress and burnout, the survey reveals deeper trends that should be front and center for organizations aiming to attract, engage, and retain top talent.
Engagement & Support for Working Parents
The study found that 76% of parents reported increased motivation in their careers after having children. However, organizations often overlook this momentum instead of channeling it into meaningful career growth.
Parenthood is a significant life transition that reshapes both personal and professional goals. To support employees through this shift, organizations should:
Members: Continue reading this Action Step in the Member Resource Center.
To read this entire Action Step become a member of the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance.
Action Step – Building A Compelling Case for Workplace Flexibility
The Alliance’s Action Steps are designed to assist organizations with implementing practical strategies and policies related to diversity and flexibility. Members can access full versions of all of the Alliance’s Action Steps in the Member Resource Center.
The Current Flexibility Landscape
We find ourselves at a critical juncture in workplace flexibility, with organizations taking dramatically different approaches. Some are mandating full-time office returns, while others are deepening their commitment to flexible work. This division makes building a comprehensive business case more important than ever. Recent data and organizational experiences demonstrate that flexibility isn’t merely a workplace perk – it’s a business imperative driving measurable results across multiple dimensions of organizational success. Organizations that recognize the business value of flexibility remain committed to it – they understand the strong, varied benefits related to business continuity, retention, recruitment, engagement, productivity, diversity, and wellbeing, to name a few.
The Foundation: Starting with Purpose
Alliance CEO Manar Morales’s new book, “The Flexibility Paradigm,” provides an innovative framework to help organizations optimally reflect, design, implement and iterate their flexibility initiatives. The Flex Success® Framework begins with “Reflect” because a clear purpose drives successful implementation. Before examining metrics or crafting policies, organizations must establish why flexibility matters in their specific context. This foundation ensures your business case resonates with leadership and supports sustainable success. Recent research reveals organizations that recognize the business value of flexibility understand its varied benefits across several key areas.
Building Your Business Case: A Strategic Approach
Members: Continue reading this Action Step in the Member Resource Center.
To read this entire Action Step become a member of the Diversity &