The Perils of Subtle Gender Bias
Gender bias – yeah, that’s still a thing. And while it’s not as blatant as in the Mad Men era, when women routinely got chased around a desk, it’s still dangerous. I think the danger, today, is that...
View ArticleUnwinding Subtle Gender Bias
In a recent blog, I addressed the Perils of Subtle Gender Bias. Gender bias has evolved from an explicit bias to one that is hidden, often even from the person who is under it’s influence. Dealing with...
View ArticleAre You Embracing Diversity? Here’s A Simple Way To Find Out!
“Embracing Diversity”… what does that mean, exactly? We throw that phrase around like we know what we’re talking about, but chances are people have “diversity” in their definition of what that looks...
View Article5 Things Employers Want Schools to Know
A few years ago I wrote a blog at the start of the school year on what working parents want schools to know. This year, I am following up with a “Back to School” post from an employer’s perspective. My...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Let Go of These Outdated Workplace Practices
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “It’s worked for us for this long.” “It’s our culture. It’s who we are.” This line of thinking gets many organizations in trouble. It’s lazy talk. It keeps...
View ArticleWhy Can’t We All Just Get Along?
We all have people in our lives with whom it’s difficult to get along and enjoy. At work, we typically describe this as “personality differences” between co-workers. There are also family members that...
View ArticleDiversity in the Age of Disruption
Part I: How did we get here? Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) isn’t new from a talent strategy perspective. Organizations have had teams, metrics, and training in place for years....
View ArticleDiversity in the Age of Disruption Part 2
Part II: Where do we go from here? Part I of this series considered how we ended up in a space where there is frustration over Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in...
View ArticleThe Bottom-Line Case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
While instinctively we understand that intentional DEIB measures are the right thing to do, they often fall to the back burner of priorities when a crisis is at hand, and money and resources need to be...
View ArticleHow to Work with a Culturally Diverse Team
On a winter night in 1892 Paris, Pierre de Coubertin announced the re-establishment of the Olympic Games. The idea was received with enthusiasm, but no one knew quite what they were getting into. The...
View Article2023 Talent Acquisition Trends Check In: How’s it Going?
Yikes! We’re already more than a quarter into 2023? How can that be? I’ve been watching a few hot Talent Acquisition trends. Let’s do a quick check in. How’s it going? The AI and Tech (high...
View ArticleAre You Embracing Diversity? Here’s A Simple Way To Find Out!
“Embracing Diversity”… what does that mean, exactly? We throw that phrase around like we know what we’re talking about, but chances are people have “diversity” in their definition of what that looks...
View Article5 Things Employers Want Schools to Know
A few years ago I wrote a blog at the start of the school year on what working parents want schools to know. This year, I am following up with a “Back to School” post from an employer’s perspective. My...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Let Go of These Outdated Workplace Practices
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” “It’s worked for us for this long.” “It’s our culture. It’s who we are.” This line of thinking gets many organizations in trouble. It’s lazy talk. It keeps...
View ArticleWhy Can’t We All Just Get Along?
We all have people in our lives with whom it’s difficult to get along and enjoy. At work, we typically describe this as “personality differences” between co-workers. There are also family members that...
View ArticleDiversity in the Age of Disruption
Part I: How did we get here? Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) isn’t new from a talent strategy perspective. Organizations have had teams, metrics, and training in place for years....
View ArticleDiversity in the Age of Disruption Part 2
Part II: Where do we go from here? Part I of this series considered how we ended up in a space where there is frustration over Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in...
View ArticleThe Bottom-Line Case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
While instinctively we understand that intentional DEIB measures are the right thing to do, they often fall to the back burner of priorities when a crisis is at hand, and money and resources need to be...
View ArticleHow to Work with a Culturally Diverse Team
On a winter night in 1892 Paris, Pierre de Coubertin announced the re-establishment of the Olympic Games. The idea was received with enthusiasm, but no one knew quite what they were getting into. The...
View Article2023 Talent Acquisition Trends Check In: How’s it Going?
Yikes! We’re already more than a quarter into 2023? How can that be? I’ve been watching a few hot Talent Acquisition trends. Let’s do a quick check in. How’s it going? The AI and Tech (high...
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