Books on Diversity in the Workplace  Diverse teams are 70% more likely to capture new markets and 87% better at making decisions. By inviting diverse perspectives, organizations become more productive and innovative. Employees with varying backgrounds, who understand each other's differences and allow each other to speak up are making a major impact in the business world. When a business leader is inclusive their employees and peers feel respected, valued and inspired. This positively …

Happy National Picture Book Month! For decades, picture books have helped children get excited about reading while transporting them to other worlds and teaching them valuable life lessons.Children’s picture books bring proven benefits to children in the early stages of developing their reading skills. A Scholastic survey showed that 62% of parents with kids aged 3-5 read to their children most days. With studies showing that the number of words infants are able to understand directly correlates …

At BookPal we believe in the power of books to ignite continuous learning and growth. That's why five years ago, we created the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award to recognize books doing just that. Our book experts explore and assess the thousands of books published each year to find books that change the way organizations do business, educators create and teach curriculum, and communities understand and pursue wellbeing. In other words books that are shaping society today.We are so ex …

Having a great company culture is a driving force for employees to feel engaged, more motivated at work and 55% less likely to look for another job. That means if your company has a positive culture your employees are there to stay in the long term. But what does that mean for today when most companies are adopting a hybrid work modelIs communicating via Zoom, Slack or email disrupting company culture?A common misconception is that hybrid work is causing employees to feel less connected to thei …

Happy spooky season from your friends at BookPal! We love everything Halloween from carving pumpkins to bundling up and watching a scary movie with some candy corn. Be sure to celebrate this fun and unique day with your kids of all ages to get them in the Halloween spirit. It's time to put on your costumes and get ready to read some of our 12 new Halloween titles sure to send goosebumps down your spine! 1. Our Day of the Dead Celebration by Ana ArandaCelebrate The Day of the Dead …