Leaders often struggle with DEI conversations due to fears of saying the wrong thing. Here are thoughts on how leaders can create safe spaces for meaningful conversations and strengthen team bonds.
Pride 2024: books and belonging
This year’s Pride has me reflecting on my father, who passed away after battling dementia. A gay man who came out in the 1980s, he faced challenges that left our family isolated. Today I see the importance of representation in children’s books.
Policies are the floor, not the ceiling.
Leaders must apply policies with an equity lens, recognizing hidden biases and fostering fairness through consistent, flexible, and inclusive approaches for all.
Your ERG’s are tired
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are key drivers of workplace diversity and inclusion, often led by passionate volunteers. However, these leaders frequently face the challenge of balancing their ERG work with their regular job responsibilities.
Beyond the “Business Case” for DEI
I hardly ever hear anyone talk about the “business case for diversity” anymore, and what a relief.. Yes, by now there’s a mountain of research telling you that an organization that’s both diverse...
Inclusive Onboarding
So you’ve been working on building more inclusive hiring practices; creating more inclusive job descriptions, equitable application processes, and have developed consistent practices for interview...
The job interview – some ideas to mitigate bias
Ok, so we’ve widened the pipeline. We’ve got a diverse and representative pool of candidates. We’ve made some thoughtful selections of who we’re going to meet. And now, the interview! While a...
Looking to hire someone who’ll be a “fit” for your team? Think again.
Who fits on your team? When I ask this question of leaders, we often generate a long list of things like: team player, passionate about their work, hard-working, good sense of humour and the...
What does “intersectionality” mean, anyway?
Quick - what dimension of your identity most defines you? As my friend and colleague Renee Bazile-Jones often asks: If you were in the car with ALL the aspects of your identity, which ones would be...