Category: Anti-Racism Is a Verb

By Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture So much of what Wayside staff do day in and day out in your jobs are actions to support kids and families who are navigating social structures, systems, and institutions that haven’t supported them. Tim Hagen, Residential Director, recently outfitted a vehicle with plexiglass and a…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business model where companies are socially accountable to their customers, employees, the community, and other stakeholders. Often when CSR is discussed it is in the context of environmental sustainability. CSR can also be applicable to social equity. One example of…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture and Chief Diversity Officer When Vice President Joe Biden took the lead in Georgia this morning – the first time the state has voted blue in 28 years –  Stacey Abrams was credited and praised for her role in the path to victory.  Six years ago…
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By Amy Hogarth Director of Recruitment & Inclusion Rather than doomscrolling while waiting for election results, I recommend you do one, two, or all of the 24 items listed below. 6 am: Coffee/stillness/openness: Go with the flow (20 minutes) or Yoga for Stress Relief (6 minutes) 7 am: Being present: The Present 8 am: Read…
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By Sara McCabe Vice President of Campus Services We’ve all had the experience of being told to “calm down” or “just relax” or we’ve given that directive to someone else during times of high stress. Telling someone to calm down when they are overwhelmed and anxious is like telling someone with stage fright to perform…
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By Sukie Bansal-Roberts Benefits & Wellness Coordinator Graphic image credit: Getty Images As the 2020 presidential election looms, most of the country is gripped in anxiety. At this tense time in our history, and with the coronavirus pandemic stretching on longer than many of us expected, it’s more important than ever to practice self-care. With…
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By Guimel DeCarvalho Vice President of People & Culture and Chief Diversity Officer Our country is going through major unrest due to the global pandemic, political climate and awakening around racism and homophobia. It’s a time of great anxiety for many which is why it’s important that we educate ourselves about our rights at the…
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