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The Psychology of Defection: Why Employees Step Away

Why People Leave Have you ever walked away from a group, a community, or even a workplace because it didn’t feel like you belonged? That feeling explains why people sometimes defect. Defection isn’t just political — it happens socially, culturally, and professionally. At its core, it’s about tension between personal identity and group expectations. When …

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Why is DEI Work Called a “Journey?”

The work of DEI is often described as a journey. Far more than one-time events, DEI includes the long-term plans for a nonprofit's viability and impact.

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