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Setting the DEI Record Straight: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

by Kari Zee | Apr 4, 2024 | 0

Lack of diversity and exposure to different ways means that people don’t have a point of reference for comparison. Living in a world of sameness means that you are at risk of things being normalized that are not normal. Marginalized people know this all too well – they grow up normalizing being afraid of walking alone at night, of being pulled over by the cops, or of having the wrong hairstyle. By the time they reach adulthood, they’ve normalized living under constant stress and pressure, and they’ve learned to thrive despite it. This is why so many DEIJ practitioners put themselves on the front lines of doing this work – because overcoming a life full of obstacles is normal.

Setting the DEIJ Record Straight: Circumventing a Lack of Knowledge

by ChèRee Wiley | Feb 22, 2024 | 0

There is a misconception that DEIJ is some convoluted concept that was created to be divisive and that ultimately does more harm than good. Acronyms can be easily misunderstood when a lack of understanding causes people to fill in the blanks in ways that distort the original purpose.

Setting the DEI Record Straight: It’s All About Power

by Mary-Frances Winters | Feb 8, 2024 | 0

I can only conclude that too many white men, whether consciously or unconsciously, are buying into The Great Replacement Theory, and they fear losing power and dominance. If we do not uphold our democratic principles, we will all lose in the end.

The Buzz: A Nightmare on “Equity” Street: 5 of the Scariest Things Happening to DEIJ in the Workplace

by Tami Jackson | Oct 19, 2023 | 0

I want you to know this: you are not a monster, goblin, or ghoul, and DEIJ work is nothing to be fearful of. You may have to regroup, shift gears, take a break, ask for help, or even reevaluate how you are working (or whom you work with and for), but let this be an acknowledgment that you are no ghost. We see you and we will see you thrive way past that final scroll of the credits.

Racial Justice at Work: Let’s Stay Focused on Systemic Change

by Mary-Frances Winters | Aug 3, 2023 | 0

The current anti-diversity rhetoric became very loud only after organizations pledged to focus on racial diversity after the murder of George Floyd. Diversity, inclusion, and equity efforts center on many dimensions of identity in addition to race including gender and gender identity, military status, people with disabilities, religion, and generational differences. Diversity objectives are about all employees, not just those who are protected by legislation.

A Point of View: DEI Training Does Not Work . . . If You Do It Wrong

by Katia Delgado | Dec 1, 2022 | 0

DEI training, in the absence of an inclusive company culture, can lead to defensiveness, discomfort, and worse, including frustration and distrust if employees feel that the training will not be followed by concrete plans demonstrating leadership’s accountability and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

A Point of View: Understanding the Different Workstreams of DEI

by Necko Fanning | Sep 15, 2022 | 0

DEI in a corporate setting can be defined by two different “workstreams.” One type focuses on the internal wellness and belonging of employees, while the other works on the external facing, often through the lens of the products and services that organizations provide.

A Point of View: Being Apolitical Is a Political Stance

by Hannah Sorila | Sep 8, 2022 | 1

The very reasons why efforts toward DEI are necessary are best understood through the dark beginnings of racial capitalism rooted in settler colonialism and genocide. Policies, laws, and societal norms have shaped who works, where they work, what they do, and for how much. With so little autonomy for workers, can business be apolitical?

Navigating the VUCA World: Housing Inequality in the Age of Remote Work

by Dr. Antoinette M. Perry, EdD | May 12, 2022 | 0

When it comes to the topic of remote and hybrid work, most of us would readily agree that a movement toward accessibility is burgeoning among employers. However, rarely has the argument for greater remote and hybrid work opportunities intersected with the controversial issue of housing inequities in the United States. How can any worker survive, and then, thrive, in a remote work environment if they are worried about how they are going to pay their rent?

The Buzz: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a More Perfect Union

by Leigh Morrison | Apr 25, 2022 | 0

I have thought of Justice Ginsburg’s quote many times in recent weeks as countless attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson’s character highlighted that her very being as a Black woman in the context of an institution purportedly designed to uphold justice was perceived as a threat to those who implicitly or explicitly condone white supremacy. The travails of this extraordinary confirmation hearing represent all the more why those closest to the pain should be closest to the power. This month, I celebrate a critical step toward that goal, and hope that we can collectively continue working toward realizing it in every space.

Navigating the VUCA World: Recruiting and Hiring for Racial Justice

by Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez | Apr 8, 2022 | 0

With recruiting talent being a top concern among CEOs and with multicultural populations being cited as “the growth engine of the future of the United States” by Nielsen, applying a justice lens to your hiring will undoubtedly lead to a better organization. Equity is a win for all. Here, we look at three areas related to recruiting and hiring that can help increase diversity in the workplace despite these volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) times.

A Point of View: The Intersection of Reasonable Accommodations and Servant Leadership

by Harris Tay | Dec 16, 2021 | 0

As leaders who espouse a culture of inclusion, abundance and who strive to lead ethically, we must make it possible for our employees to beat the odds. The honest truth is: it will take more than a wellness program to shift the policies and procedures leading to that particular impasse. An alternative leadership paradigm that might support leaders in making this shift is a “Servant Leadership” approach.

Tag: Equity

Setting the DEI Record Straight: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know

Setting the DEIJ Record Straight: Circumventing a Lack of Knowledge

Setting the DEI Record Straight: It’s All About Power

The Buzz: A Nightmare on “Equity” Street: 5 of the Scariest Things Happening to DEIJ in the Workplace

Racial Justice at Work: Let’s Stay Focused on Systemic Change

A Point of View: DEI Training Does Not Work . . . If You Do It Wrong

A Point of View: Understanding the Different Workstreams of DEI

A Point of View: Being Apolitical Is a Political Stance

Navigating the VUCA World: Housing Inequality in the Age of Remote Work

The Buzz: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and a More Perfect Union

Navigating the VUCA World: Recruiting and Hiring for Racial Justice

A Point of View: The Intersection of Reasonable Accommodations and Servant Leadership

Racial Justice at Work: Practical Solutions for Systemic Change

Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity, Empathy and Belonging Across Differences

We Can’t Talk About That At Work! (Second Edition)

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