Is pride blocking progress? Take our D.E.I. Quiz and find out! Published April 19, 2023 I’m going to come out and say it: I believe people have the desire and the motivation to tackle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at their workplaces. But… The majority don’t know how. Enter Rework Work’s new D.E.I Quiz. Break it down: …
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Creating transparency in DEI work Published April 5, 2023 “The good, bad, ugly and lovely.” That’s what Sonya Kaleel and I sought to discover when we interviewed five of our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leader clients. We know there’s a disconnect between the DEI successes shared online and what’s actually happening — both the …
What the Latest Research Predicts about Recruiting Published March 22, 2023 “I sought out people who would fill my areas of weakness.” I recall former President Obama saying something to that effect when he was filling his cabinet positions. He proactively sought out talent for areas where he lacked knowledge. And when you put it …
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Is fear of being “canceled” stifling your leadership? Published February 22, 2023 Leaders: what would you do if you weren’t afraid of getting “canceled”? With an economic downturn (or recession) in the likely future, with “permacrisis” named 2022’s word of the year, times are challenging…. … And it’s an ideal opportunity for leaders to show …
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Is fear of being “canceled” stifling your leadership? Published February 22, 2023 Leaders: what would you do if you weren’t afraid of getting “canceled”? With an economic downturn (or recession) in the likely future, with “permacrisis” named 2022’s word of the year, times are challenging…. … And it’s an ideal opportunity for leaders to show …
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Taking care of employees is a business investment Published February 8, 2023 Are you taking good care of your employees? Your team? I saw a picture in December of someone who showed up to work at Amazon, only to be let go. Imagine that: you commute in to work and learn that you don’t have …
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Unprepared for Black History Month? Start here. Published January 25, 2023 “People are trying to be sensitive by serving ‘classic’ soul food dishes,” said Michael Twitty, the chef, historian, and author of The Cooking Gene, referring to the ways many large companies commemorate diversity days and months like Black History Month. “But we can do better than …
How to approach DEI strategically in 2023 Published January 11, 2023 Why do DEI initiatives fail? Why do we, even with the best intentions, keep going in circles so a new year comes and not much has changed? What will we do in 2023 to not repeat the same efforts that got us nowhere in 2022? By closing …
A *simple* way to practice inclusion: free tool for 2023 Published December 14, 2022 I am willing to bet that being an inclusive leader matters to you (you’re reading Simply Diversity, after all!). And, I bet you also know that “being inclusive” isn’t a finish line you cross, but an ongoing journey – a continuum of …
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Is your DEIB work authentic or performative? Here’s how to tell. Published November 30, 2022 In times of uncertainty or recession, budget or resources allocated to DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging) are usually first on the budget chopping block. If that is the route your organization is taking, you’re making a short-sighted move that …
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