Why it might be time to leave your DEI role Published August 3, 2022 “I feel like I failed at my job,” said Sarah. She was stuck in the paradoxical position that a lot of people in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) roles are stuck in: it’s your job to make change, yet your hands are …
The “talent flight” opportunity companies are missing Published July 20, 2022 No one wants to work for crappy companies these days. Actually, no one wants to work for crappy managers! Which explains why quit rates rose 3% in March of this year — highest on record according to SHRM. It is also one explanation for …
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Module 3 specifically calls out our experience with diversity and identity in the workplace, as well as offering info and suggestions toward participating in ERG and employee recognition programs.
Module 2 defines diversity and explains its importance, as well as offering reflection regarding participants own diverse aspects and the diversity (or lack) in their workplaces.
Land of the free? Home of the brave? Published July 6, 2022 Independence Day didn’t feel celebratory this year. And not just because the Supreme Court just ruled that women and people with uteruses don’t deserve human rights. It’s that, plus the threat to LGBTQ+ human rights, plus mass murder of children and elders with legal weapons, plus racism and white …
Why I don’t “celebrate” Juneteenth Published June 22, 2022 Not long ago, I was asked to give a Juneteenth talk. I said “no.” Break it down: I didn’t know what Juneteenth was until a few years ago. My parents grew up in Guyana, and our family didn’t move to the United States until I was …
The performative BS that blocks meaningful progress Published June 8, 2022 I think it’s a bunch of performative BS. 😬 That’s my honest opinion on companies that overlay their logos with rainbows for Pride Month. Does that sound harsh? Does it give you a twinge of defensiveness? Let’s talk about it. Break it down: Rainbow …
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When are you going to start leading? Published May 24, 2022 This newsletter is called Simply Diversity for a reason. Every other week, I provide reflections and actions that are easy to say, easy to write and easy to do. Unless, perhaps, you are in a leadership role. Then, for some reason, these simple demonstrations of humanity …
How labels hide the real data on diversity Published May 11, 2022 AANHPI. Do you know what that acronym stands for? If you live in the United States, you might recognize it. Or, you might think, that looks a lot like AAPI. But if you don’t consume much media from the U.S., AANHPI is likely meaningless. AANHPI …
Two ways you can challenge the stigma of mental health in the workplace Published April 20, 2022 “I just stood there naked.” That’s how my colleague Natasha Bowman describes revealing her struggles with mental health. This is how she put it: Not enough people feel safe discussing their mental health challenges. Not enough people are able …
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