The biggest gift you can give your DEI hiring program is a strong training series within your organization. You see, training circumvents the social and personal factors that make it hard for those who are perceived as “different” to advance.
True diversity demands that we step beyond habitual boundaries and thought-forms. We need to recognize and act upon the reality that MOST of the world does not think and operate the way “WE” do – whatever your “WE” might mean. Moreover, the best ideas may not come from “US.” To step boldly into the future we are creating together, we will have to relinquish the pieces of our framework that no longer serve us. We will have to repurpose our ideas and truly embrace change. Deep change.
Today’s young professionals are skilled individuals looking for opportunities to separate themselves from the pack. Organizations that offer a well-planned internship program can help provide that opportunity and simultaneously reap the rewards. When we talk about...
How do you deal with the leader who resists diversity and inclusion while “pretending” to be on board? This situation requires real skill. Your leader may be in denial and probably cannot see their true response to DEI. The whole point of DEI is to increase...
You know the preparation lists that we have all seen. They urge candidates to be able to speak about their successes and failures, how they manage, how they have encouraged diversity, what they have done to ensure...
Although initially, it can be daunting to delve into the recesses of the past to find those initial triggers, traumas, and motivators, this kind of interview is frequently exhilarating for both the interviewer and the candidate. Nothing beats uncovering the truth, even if it proves to be fragile, complex, or even counter-intuitive.
Effective Diversity Planning Many organizations now realize how critical diversity is to high performance. The data compel us to adopt more inclusive hiring strategies. However, the realization that it is beneficial does not mean that it will become a reality...
Play to win. When it comes to diversity, winners take all. Organizations that manage diversity well will reap many benefits: increased productivity, employee satisfaction, and creativity. Their messaging and brands will resonate with best practices. Typically,...