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💬“The most underrated part of my job is the actual impact that we have on not the most significant person in this community, but the people that are in need.” In the latest episode of What’s Up at Work?, Kevin Clayton, EVP & Chief Impact & Equity Officer for the Cleveland Cavaliers, dives into how diversity, equity, and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords, they’re part of a real business strategy that drives revenue and makes a lasting impact on the local Cleveland community! 🎧Check out the full episode now, and stay tuned for another one dropping next week! Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eFeS2WUR Listen on Apple Music: https://lnkd.in/eBxSZXjG Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eYxNAbPf

🍾🥂 Our team had a great night celebrating Barnes Wendling's 15th NorthCoast 99 win at ERC's annual awards event last month. Congratulations to all of this year's winners! 👏 #BarnesWendling #BWTeam #NC99

Set your new professionals up for success. Being new is never easy, and those first few weeks on the job can make or break someone’s confidence. A little guidance early on can turn those nerves into momentum, and that’s where real growth begins.💡ERC’s New Professionals Training gives new professionals the tools and confidence to start strong. 👉Help your new professionals thrive from day one: https://lnkd.in/ecqDSTCJ

Who wouldn’t want to trade places with Donovan Mitchell?🏀 Kevin Clayton, EVP & Chief Impact & Equity Officer of the Cleveland Cavaliers, talks basketball and gets real about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, not just as an initiative, but as a true driver of business and revenue. Hear more of Kevin’s strategy (and the scoop on your favorite NBA player) in his feature on What’s Up at Work?, ERC’s podcast streaming on all platforms! 👉Subscribe to our newsletter for more inspiring conversations and insights from Northeast Ohio leaders! #LetEmKnow #ERC

Leadership in Action 👩💼✨ Join us Nov. 19 for our next HR Meet-Up featuring Susan Pyles, VP of Talent Solutions at ERC! Gain insights from a 20+ year HR veteran and connect with fellow professionals who shape workplace culture every day. 📅 11:30 AM | North Randall Village Hall 👉 RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/epkk6ZCX . . . #HRLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #cuyeastchamber #talentstrategy #networkingevent #businessgrowth #HRmeetup #hrprofessionals #clevelandhr

🎉Happy ERC Anniversary to Helen Oshaben, SHRM-CP!🎉 As an HR Consultant, Helen combines deep HR expertise with a warm, approachable style that makes her an invaluable resource for ERC members. From compliance questions to everyday HR challenges, she offers thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance that helps organizations feel confident and supported! With years of experience in HR leadership and consulting, Helen brings both technical insight and genuine care to every conversation. She plays a key role in ensuring ERC members get the trusted guidance they need, and her contributions strengthen the value we deliver every single day. We’re so grateful for the endless smiles, dedication, and heart Helen shares with ERC every single day. Cheers to you, Helen! We’re so glad to have you on the ERC team!👏

Remember your first “real” job? 🙋♀️ - Accidentally hit “reply all”? - Unsure what ‘circling back’ actually meant? - Wore the wrong thing on day one? Starting out as a new professional isn’t easy, but with the right tools and training, it doesn’t have to be hard either. As leaders, it’s our job to make that transition smoother. Check out ERC’s New Professionals Training: https://lnkd.in/eWu3E8ag

“Diversity can't drive revenue.” At least that's what most leaders think. Just wait until you hear the Cleveland Cavaliers' approach... On this week’s What’s Up at Work?, Kevin Clayton (EVP & Chief Impact & Equity Officer) shares with Sam Clyde Schroeder how the Cavs look at Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: ✅ Fix systems, not people. Feedback, hiring, promotion, and compensation design either enable inclusion or quietly block it. ✅ Tie impact to the business. Yes, there’s a scorecard. Yes, revenue targets apply. ✅ Design for community, not campaigns. Theme nights + supplier diversity + authentic player passions → higher merch sales and dollars back to local orgs. ✅ Build leaders on purpose. The IDEAL Team (a 34-person cross-functional council) became a leadership pipeline—two-thirds of top execs have served.

👏Shoutout to our very own Susan Pyles, Vice President of Talent Solutions, who led an engaging session on “Data that Drives Outcomes: Articulating the Critical Link Between Workplace Practices, Top Performers, and Business Outcomes,” hosted by Staffing Solutions Enterprises Executive HR Women’s Network! Susan shared powerful insights on how HR leaders can use data to connect workplace practices and top performers to real business results and outcomes! Thank you to everyone who joined in on the session, and thank you, Susan, for the wonderful conversation!