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How to Be an Ally Across Generations
Age and different generations is a critical dimension of diversity in the workplace. And, also the biggest area of bias. Learn how to be an ally for other generations.
295: Baked-In Resilience: Keeping the Flame of Inclusion Alive, Quietly and Powerfully with Sona Khosla
This week on the Allyship in Action Podcast, Julie Kratz is joined by Sona Khosla, Chief Impact Officer at Benevity. Inclusion is about having resilience and courage to keep doing good when it feels like the world’s spinning the other way. And that’s exactly what Sona and Julie dove into this week – this idea that even when the news is full of noise and doubt, there’s a powerful current of good still flowing, quietly and persistently.
294: Finding Hope and Action in Uncertain Times with Dr. Poornima Luthra
Dr. Poornima Luthra is a professor at the Coopenhagen School of Business. She joins the Allyship in Action Podcast to discuss how to turn fear into fuel for positive change. We discuss what she calls “stealth mode DEI,” and how to navigate these uncertain times from a global perspective.
What is Gender Bias?
What is gender bias and why does it matter to be an inclusive leader. Inclusive leaders know how to manage it.
293: How ERGs Can Transform Your Workplace with Brian Reaves
In this episode of the Allyship in Action podcast, Julie Kratz dives deep into the power of employee resource groups (ERGs) with Brian K. Reaves, the EVP and Chief Belonging, Equity, and Impact Officer of UKG. Julie and Brian discuss how ERGs are not just a “nice to have,” but a “must-have” for any company serious about thriving. Brian’s work at UKG shows us the power of inclusion work and ERGs on business impact.
292: The Behavioral Blueprint: Nudging Toward Inclusive Action, One Moment at a Time with Katryn Wright
On this episode of the Allyship in Action Podcast, Julie Kratz connects with Katryn Wright, a behavioral science lead specializing in social impact and organizational change. Katryn shares some fascinating insights that remind us that changing the world isn’t about grand gestures, but those tiny, actionable tweaks in our everyday moments. She discusses how behavioral science principles are applied to the evolving field of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Inclusion Matters to Gen Z
The runway for diversity and inclusion taking off in your organization is getting shorter. Gen Z has entered the workforce and they expect inclusive workplaces.
Episode 289: Navigating the Broken Rung and Building Your Own Path to Success with Lareina Yee
On this episode of the Allyship in Action podcast, Julie Kratz is joined by Lareina Yee, a powerhouse from McKinsey Global Institute, and co-author of “The Broken Rung. When the career ladder breaks for women and how they can succeed in spite of it.” Lareina’s sheds light on the strategies that can help us navigate this tricky terrain, reminding us that we’re not alone in this journey.
Best Practices for Successful Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Employee Resource Groups accelerate inclusion when they engage all allies. Successful ERGs also are intentional and consistent in their purposes.
Episode 288: How to Push Back Against Othering in the Workplace with Daniela Pierre-Bravo
Daniela Pierre-Bravo, a bilingual best-selling author and speaker, joins Julie Kratz to share her inspiring journey of defying the odds to achieve remarkable success in the face of constant othering behavior.