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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.
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?
Supporting Employees Through a Merger & Acquisition
Kari Fass is a Senior Educator Success Manager at Thinkful. They discuss how to support employees through a successful Merger & Acquisition.
Don’t Be Afraid of the Numbers
Pay fairness is most successful when the company has a structure for how and why people get paid what they do. But, pay is often decided by individuals who have no training in the subject, who have no data to rely on, and who bring incredible amounts of personal bias to the table.
How Much Do You Make?
“How much do you make?” It’s still an uncomfortable conversation for many people, but talking about pay helps battle pay discrimination.
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.
6 Steps to Make Your Performance Reviews a Success
The annual performance review (APR) is a tool that can move company goals and values forward and set standards for pay conversations. When implemented correctly, the APR can be successful, as long as there is purpose behind it.
A Business Professional, with a People Concentration (Part 2)
A lot of companies are at a crossroads over these last few months over whether they were going to let people be authentic. Some of the companies that will embrace it. Those companies will be in a better position financially and will attract top tier talent.
A Business Professional, with a People Concentration (Part 1)
What makes an HR Business Partner role different from an HR Generalist or Specialist?
When I think of an HRBP it’s a business professional, with a people concentration.
My Favorite Business Books for Leaders and HR Professionals
As an avid reader, one type of book has always been up there as one of my favorites: the self-help/business book. There are a variety of books on how to be a great leader, work more effectively, manage your time, overcome adversity in business, and I’ve picked my favorites.
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.
Make Your Recruiting Process More Inclusive
When we work on inclusion first—instead of diversity—we have a greater chance to attract and more importantly retain top talent from diverse backgrounds. Let’s talk about how to make your hiring process more inclusive.
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.
It’s Okay to Talk About It
In the middle of a pandemic, as we struggle with more uncertainty than most of us have faced in our lifetimes, it is more important than ever to get personal at work.
Make One on Ones Your Most Important Meeting
When done right a one on one with your employees can have a huge impact on morale, productivity, and long term engagement. Despite being effective, these meetings are not always popular.
Psychological Safety at Work & Why it Matters
High functioning teams tend to have a sense of purpose or meaning, added productivity and collaboration. Psychological safety provides the space to create such high functioning teams.
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?