Employee Appreciation Day arrives this Friday and it's a moment many organizations use to pause, say “thank you,” and celebrate the people who keep the work moving forward. At its best, this day is an opportunity to reflect on the dedication, creativity and resilience of employees at every level. But appreciation shouldn't be limited to a single day on the calendar. It should be a lived reality every day, rooted in fairness, respect and real investment in people’s lives and careers.

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Intersectionality can translate into a preferential treatment from privileged groups known as affinity bias.