Experiential data can be a tool for inclusion Published September 20, 2023 We’ve been talking a lot this month about inclusive hiring. I started by calling out some unhealthy mindsets, and then wrote about how to identify bias within your current hiring system. But once you’ve begun to identify those kinds of mindsets and biases, then what? …
Why ‘the hair conversation’ is still important Published August 9, 2023 Let’s talk about hair discrimination in the workplace. I know what you’re thinking. “Stacey, it’s 2023. Are we STILL talking about hair discrimination? Aren’t we past that yet?” I wish I could say we were. I wish I could say that race-based hair discrimination was a thing of …
When was the last time you took a vacation? Published August 2, 2023 Here’s a question: how much of your available time off balance have you used so far this year? When you want to use your vacation time, do you feel comfortable doing so? I was recently reading a blog post that offered tips for employees …
People-first vs. Identity-first: what’s the key to inclusive language? Published July 26, 2023 What’s the difference between people-first and identity-first language? If you’re like me, you’ve probably seen a lot of debate in recent years about these terms, their importance, and when they should each be used. July is Disability Pride Month, and as the month comes to a …
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The link between affirmative action and inclusion Published July 5, 2023 What IS affirmative action? Well, according to the Supreme Court of the United States, affirmative action is apparently…unlawful. If you’ve been keeping up with the news lately, you’ve likely heard that the Supreme Court made a number of landmark decisions at the end of last week, …
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Can floating holidays foster inclusion? Published June 28, 2023 It’s summer time here in the U.S. Do you know what that means? Longer days. Warmer weather. More time spent outdoors, to name a few. But summer time is also often a time for celebration. We celebrate a handful of holidays in the summer months: Juneteenth, …
Did your company make this mistake on Juneteenth? Published June 21, 2023 As a general rule, I don’t give talks on Juneteenth. Now, before you go clicking away from this page, bear with me here. All will be explained. In case you missed it, I’ve spoken at length about why I choose to decline when companies …
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What does your LinkedIn network say about you? Published June 14, 2023 Here’s a question: when was the last time you took a look at your LinkedIn network? I mean…really looked at it? We can learn a lot from looking deeply at the people we’re surrounding ourselves with. As you scroll down your LinkedIn feed, whose …
