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Let’s dive into Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging across communities and stages of the employee lifecycle. Join us as we discuss being a resource for employees by creating psychological safety, authentic engagement, and career growth for all.
DE&I is a Journey
Marco Lindsey is the Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Berkeley Haas School of Business and he also owns MT Lindsey Consulting. Read more to learn about his journey into the DE&I space and the incredible work he is doing.
Centering Relationships to Bring Healing to DE&I
How can restorative justice and a trauma informed approach impact relationship building and healing within the DE&I space? Learn more about the tools and practices that Armando Hernandez applies in this interview.
6 Ways to Support Your Transgender & Nonbinary Employees
As we observe Transgender Awareness Day, we reflect on how to support transgender and non-binary employees at work.
Developing a Feedback Culture That Sticks
A healthy work environment is one where an honest, constructive, well-guided feedback culture is set in place. Developing a feedback culture that sticks can benefit an org in many different ways, read more to learn how.
Building Inclusive Teams Through Allyship
People will say, “I can't get women or BIPOC into my C suite.” And it's like, can't or are you not addressing any of the actual systemic barriers in place? Then we say things like, oh, we just need to get more Canaries. And no, that's not the answer. What we need to do is address the toxicity of the environment.
Slave Trade Remembrance Day - Why it Matters
The slave trade may have happened decades ago yet its negative impact still proves to linger amongst Black communities, especially in America. How did it impact the American economy and the Black communities?
Why Unpaid Internships Shouldn’t Exist
Unpaid internships, in college they’re a rite of passage to get a taste of the working world. They are typically the foundation of college program work experience requirements, a way for college students to work in the field they are interested in, and to get their foot in the door. However, should unpaid internships exist? Should they even be legal?
7 Common Forms of Bias And How to Remove Them From Your Hiring Process
The hiring process is an area where a lot of decision-making has to happen in a short time, so naturally, lots of biases arise. In order to close the opportunity gap, we have to eliminate the bias in decision-making in the workforce. Read more to learn how.
Use the Language of an Ally
Language matters! It is a huge part of our culture, it is ever-changing, and the way we speak about people impacts our thoughts and feelings.
Seeing Race—Are You Colorblind at Work?
We still hear it, “I am colorblind, I treat everyone the same.” But research shows this approach to DE&I does not work, learn why.
The Sneaky Language Hiding in Plain Site
In a society that has told people to be color blind and speak in a “politically correct” manner, it’s no wonder that people—especially white people—have developed coded language to describe the topics we’re afraid to speak about directly.
Creating Equity in Philanthropic Giving & Higher Education
How do we think about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the worlds of Higher Education and Philanthropic Giving? How can we integrate communities of color into this work and make sure we don’t pass on the generational trauma that came before?
Making the Case for Hiring People with Disabilities
Bruce Ellison, a teacher for a Community Based Instruction program working with adults with disabilities, and Jocelyn Thompson discuss how employers can attract and accommodate applicants with disabilities for their jobs.
10 Ways To Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
There’s no time like the present to recommit to racial justice and anti-racism. Here are ten ways to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy on MLK Day (January 18, 2020) and any other day of the year.
Start with Humility
What would you say to a CEO or other Senior Leadership that is trying to get all of this right, how can they be successful?
Start with humility, being honest and transparent with team members about where they’re coming from and what they want to achieve.
It’s Not a Pipeline Issue, It’s a Sponsorship Issue (Part 2)
I spoke to Jhaymee Tynan about how sponsorship can change the career trajectory for women of color and how it can impact DE&I efforts in your organization. Read on to hear how you and your organization can get involved in this movement.
It’s Not a Pipeline Issue, It’s a Sponsorship Issue (Part 1)
Often when we talk about diversity (or lack thereof) in our organizations, we hear the same things from leaders, “We don’t get the applicants, it’s a pipeline issue.” Here to challenge this idea is Jhaymee Tynan who believes that sponsorship can and will change this narrative.
Hiring Heroes: an Interview to Celebrate Veteran’s Day
As employers it can be a challenge to get out of our comfort zone when it comes to hiring. But with Veteran’s Day approaching, I was curious, what could employers do to help veterans find civilian employment after retiring from the military?
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: How to know if you’re doing it right
You and your company have embarked on the adventures of implementing a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) program, and you want to know if you are on the right track.
4 Ways to Be a Great Ally at Work
Listen more than you speak, ask questions, accept feedback with grace, & show up