Just learning about Juneteenth? Learn and honor the real racial history In this time of intense pushback and litigation fighting the good work that diversity and inclusion leaders have done for decades, NOW is the time for organizations to show deep commitment to...
The ever evolving terminology of DEI Derald Wing Sue, a psychologist, brought the term “microaggressions” — coined in the 1970s by Harvard University professor Chester Pierce to describe the subtle, everyday ways that people of color experience non-inclusive behavior....
Growth requires mistakes to be made Many well-intentioned allies in training make mistakes. We call it the bumble and stumble of allyship. By definition learning and growing requires us to make mistakes. You don’t know what you don’t know yet. Be kind to...
Be inclusive when asking about someone’s name pronunciation Names are our favorite words. From the time we are babies we hear our names more than any other word in our lifetimes. So when someone says it doesn’t matter how you pronounce their name or you can call...
DEI training is is a crucial factor in talent retention strategies for HR leaders No organization has been untouched by substantial change in the past few years. From the Great Resignation, to issues of mental health, and increased burnout, employers are struggling...
We mimic what we see As social creatures, we are wired to fit in, to belong. We’re not meant to survive on our own, we’re meant to survive in large groups. For our survival over time, we have leveraged the talents from different members of our group to...
