In our July Community Conversation, Orlando spoke with Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, Rukaiyah Adams. Ms. Adams is responsible for leading the investment activities of Meyer Memorial Trust to ensure the continuing financial strength of the organization including decisions related to investment policy, asset allocation, performance measurement, manager selection, and risk management. TheirRead more

Webinar: How to Leave a Lasting Legacy in Your Community Watch Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer, Orlando Williams, and Chief Investment Officer at Meyer Memorial Trust, Rukaiyah Adams discuss how to leave a lasting legacy in your community. What they will cover: How to move yourself forward to create a meaningful career Balancing the rolesRead more

In partnership with the Portland Trail Blazers, we are thrilled to introduce the “Community Conversations” series, an interactive dialogue lead by Portland-native Orlando Williams with some of Oregon’s most influential leaders. These conversations will provide the audience with candid insights on business best practices and what it means to be successful, including diversity and inclusion efforts.

We are at a pivotal moment in history right now where leadership is being examined with a critical eye regarding their diversity and inclusion efforts in the workplace. It is not enough to make blanket statements about the company culture being inclusive, especially if there is no evidence to back up those claims. We allRead more

The ability to recruit for diverse talent starts like many other key initiatives within an organization – you need a solid plan. Like any good plan, you will need a roadmap and collaboration from others in the organization.

Here is the situation: you have the good fortune to still be employed and maintaining your current pay. For the past few months, you have been feeling a bit stuck in your role and had been thinking about making a change. Then, in an instant, the world seems to shut down.

Webinar: The Importance of Keeping Our Diverse Workforce Healthy Watch Motus Chief Executive & Equity Officer Orlando Williams, Dr. Debra Jenkins, and Dr. Stephen Noble as they discuss equity during the COVID-19 pandemic and offer strategies to support your diverse workforce. What we will cover: How and why our diverse workforce is impacted differently inRead more

As more people are working remotely, it’s important to remember office etiquette – even if it is a digital office. Here are some best practices when using Slack:

Just like the age-old question about the chicken and egg, creatives everywhere are constantly questioning how to land their first job in an agency when many of the agencies require entry-level employees have at least two years of experience. Why is that? Well for starters, agencies are fast-paced machines. There’s very little time for rampingRead more

ELIZABETH MCGARRYMARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER As the self-appointed Director of Fun at Motus, Elizabeth is our Marketing and Communications Manager and handles our blog, events, social media, and general office shenanigans. She has over 10 years of experience in client service and marketing, specializing in various industries from professional services and accounting to hospitality. WorkingRead more