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Everyone is unique. Everyone is important. Everyone has a story. According to Elsa O’Hare, Co-Founder & COO at United Workplace Equality & Inclusion Network, acknowledging these three truths is imperative for organizations seeking to employ Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives. Elsa generously donated her

In the Orange County community, the Working Wardrobes name has long been synonymous with high-quality, professional clothing for those facing barriers to employment. One-on-one styling in preparation for job interviews, delivered with the utmost dignity and respect, has been one of the organization’s signature services

On May 11th, Working Wardrobes CEO Bonni Pomush spoke on AAF OC’s “How Women Rise” panel. She was joined by two fellow female leaders, Prachi Priya, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Team One and Fergie Sato, People & Development Manager at Avocado Green Brands. The panel, moderated by

As a country, we owe a great debt of gratitude to our military for their service and sacrifice. Unfortunately, these heroes, with a wide array of transferable skills, face discrimination and critical barriers that make it difficult for them to find and keep meaningful employment.  Approximately 99,720

The last few years have been challenging for individuals and organizations alike. Like many others, one of our partner nonprofit agencies, Women Helping Women (WHW) faced hardship in the wake of the pandemic. After decades of serving the Orange County Community, WHW has finalized their dissolution. In February, Working

Working Wardrobes’ Chief People Officer, Derek Benson, joined the organization back in 2020. For the last 3 years, he has worked on driving efficiency across the HR function, ensuring compliance in organizational hiring and employment practices, rebuilding a reputation as an "employer of choice" in

University of California, Irvine’s Paul Merage School of Business hosted Executive Next Practices’ ReInventHR Summit, an event to discuss HR’s Key Role in dismantling barriers to innovation, inclusion, and productivity. Working Wardrobes’ Chief Executive Officer, Bonni Pomush, and Chief People Officer, Derek Benson, were invited to

On April 14, 2023, Working Wardrobes hosted Power UP for Success, a signature event providing a variety of career preparedness services to 100 male Marines and Sailors to ease their upcoming transitions to the civilian workforce. This event is designed to prepare service members to find