2024 BEN Global Summit
The final day of the Black Employee Network (BEN) Global Summit ended on an inspiring note, with attendees walking away motivated and empowered. The energy in the room was electric, and the message was clear—personal growth, confidence, and the power of sharing are the keys to building lasting success. One of the summit’s standout moments…
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2024 BEN Global Summit
BEN Global Summit | Day 1: Community, Impact, and Lasting Change
The first day of the Black Employee Network (BEN) Summit was an experience like no other. Hosted by Paul Pablo Adamson, one of the four global co-presidents of the Black Employee Network, the summit brought together professionals and thought leaders with a mission to drive real, lasting change through shared knowledge and experiences. Paul opened…
2024 BEN Global Summit
BEN Global Summit | Day 2: Leadership, Community, and Networking
The second day of the Black Employee Network (BEN) Global Summit continued to emphasize the core values that make this event so powerful: leadership, community, and networking. For many attendees, the summit was not just an opportunity to learn, but a space to truly connect and feel seen. One participant captured the essence of the…
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Allowing Purpose to Lead: Adrienne Mageors on Building a Career Grounded in Inclusion and Community Impact
Sometimes, purpose finds you when you least expect it. For Adrienne Mageors, it came in the form of a question she couldn’t ignore—one that pulled her out of corporate marketing and into a life of service and inclusion. What began as a career pivot became something bigger: a mission to build spaces where every…
The New Playbook for College ROI: Podium Education’s Scalable Model for Real-World Learning
The debate around the return on investment (ROI) of a four-year degree has reached a fever pitch. As tuition costs rise and employers question the value of traditional credentials, higher education leaders are rethinking how to make college more career-relevant. Experiential learning—work-based and project-based education embedded within curricula—is emerging as one of the most promising…
Heating Up the HVAC Industry: Closing the Gaps in Mentorship, Training, and Trust with Joshua Griffin
A rapidly changing HVAC industry is being shaped by refrigerant shortages, a deepening labor gap, and shifting expectations from homeowners. With refrigerant regulations evolving and long-trusted standards like R410A being phased out, contractors and technicians are navigating not only technical complexity, but also a growing need to rebuild trust and transparency with customers. The…
Redefining Talent Solutions in the AI Era: Soft Skills, Purpose, and Flexibility at the Center of Career Growth
As careers become less linear and more purpose-driven, workers are increasingly drawn to environments that value adaptability, culture fit, and soft skills for career growth. These capabilities are proving just as critical as technical expertise, especially as AI, remote work, and flexible paths reshape the labor market. According to McKinsey, 70 percent of workers…
