It’s July and I’m still gay (and maybe still not out at work). I still don’t have the same rights as some of my colleagues. What are we going to do to keep the conversation going?” Building an inclusive workplace should be a core value of every organization. According to the...
“The real challenge is the definition of diversity in the workplace. Diversity can’t mean one person of color, one woman, or just something where we can check the box. A commitment to diversity is a complete change in how we view what it takes to be successful as a company. Success ...
1. How can we create a more inclusive work environment that celebrates neurodiversity? 2. Are there any legal protections or guidelines in place to support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace? 3. How can managers and supervisors effectively support the needs of their neurodivergent employees?
How the workplace will change in the next 10 years No. 1: Middle management will have different responsibilities Managers today must confront new realities. Social and political turbulence, work-life fusion and hybrid work have added a new layer of complexity (and pressure) to their roles. Many...
Over the past week the awareness and allyship around the Black Lives Matter movement has caused companies and brands to reevaluate how diverse and inclusive their teams really are. While social media, podcasts and books have been a great place to start, there is much work to do internally for...
Assumptions are often problematic, and they can be hurtful to women in the workplace. Makhubela outlines a few examples. “At meetings, women will often be asked to take the coffee/lunch order, even when there’s a perfectly reasonable junior man to do the task. This speaks to the assum...
5 ways to foster inclusive communication in the workplace ByTasha RyalsCommunication Even the most equitably designed processes and systems won’t be effective without consistent follow-through by the people using them. The first step is equipping process owners and decision-makers (e.g., senior ...
One of the most important lessons that leading companies likeCisco Systemshave learnt, is that fostering a work environment which is fun, inclusive, and motivational inspires employees to find joy in their work — and this reaps substantial benefits. Happy employees are loyal employees, and loyal ...
A diverse and inclusive culture starts with the recruitment process and should be echoed from all levels and departments within the company. How important is diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Employers are starting to recognize that creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is not only ...
In recent years, organisations across many sectors have made huge strides in supporting LGBTQ employees and creating an inclusive workplace. However, a recentStonewall surveyof LGBTQ workers in the UK highlighted that there is still much progress to be made: the charity found that more than a t...