Discover why fostering inclusion is a strategic imperative for CEOs. Explore business benefits, leadership strategies, and real-world success stories.
Dismantling The "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype at Work
For too long, the "angry black woman" trope has persisted in American corporate culture. However, this harmful and misguided assumption is false and severely restricts the opportunities available to Black women in the workplace. Therefore, we must work to eradicate the "Angry Black Woman" stereotype, which serves no useful purpose other than erecting a barrier between staff members. This post will explain why such an assumption is incorrect and suggest how coworkers and allies can work together to combat harmful stereotypes and misconceptions about minorities in the workplace.
The Paradox of Safety: What Companies Get Wrong About Creating Safe Places and Belonging
In a world constantly seeking connection, the quest for belonging has never been more poignant. Dive deep into its layers, spanning from the boardrooms of global enterprises to the very core of personal identity. As we grapple with an age craving authentic ties and genuine inclusion, understanding these intricacies isn't just essential—it's transformative. Ready to embark on this journey of discovery?
Unpacking the Unseen Challenges in Workplace Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiatives
Unpacking the Unseen Challenges in Workplace Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Initiatives,' an in-depth analysis of common DIB plan pitfalls. Understand how well-intentioned diversity efforts sometimes reinforce systemic issues, undermine deep-level diversity, and stifle unique perspectives. Ideal for HR professionals and leaders committed to fostering inclusive work cultures.
Unveiling Chick-fil-A's Revolutionary Culture of Belonging: What's the Fuss?
While some have applauded Chick-fill-A’s shift as a thoughtful stance reflecting progress, others are accusing the beloved brand of adopting "woke culture," – prompting an essential conversation about where brands should draw the line when advocating social justice. In this blog post, we'll dive into why Chick-fil-A is drawing fire over its pursuit of creating a culture of belonging – from both sides of the debate – so you can form your opinion on the issue.
Creating the Right Environment: What it Takes to Create a Psychologically Safe Workplace
Successful businesses in the modern era recognize the importance of psychological safety for their employees, but implementing this principle can be challenging without top-level buy-in and direction. Recognizing the signs of a hostile work environment before taking steps to remedy the situation is essential. The good news is that once these are identified, a number of things can be done to make the workplace a safer and more welcoming place for everyone to work in. Also, there are several businesses whose cultures now prioritize psychological safety. This is how companies can foster a more positive and productive environment for their employees.
Belonging: How DEI and Engagement Come Together
The pandemic has shown us that, deep down, we all want to connect with other people. Things like depression, anxiety, and other health problems get worse when people don't connect. So, it shouldn't be surprising that the effects can be substantial when people feel like they belong and are connected to others. This is true not only in our private lives but also in the workplace.
Establish a set of rules, define "culture fit," and hold people accountable
Implications of culture fit biases can lead to a lot of homogeneity in groups. In many cases, it comes down to having things in common with other groups that other groups do not have. First-generation professionals, for example, will not have these things. Therefore, when there is an open job, it is important to make sure there are clear, objective criteria for it and use the same rubric to rate all applicants.
3 Ways You Can Persuade Employees to Accept Inclusion
How To Handle The Coddling Employee
Being a manager, you perhaps want to give all your employees more attention. However, sometimes, some employees tend to need more of your time than others. It could be that they frequently ask you to examine their work, seek constant feedback, or repeatedly show up to chat with you. Consequently, what should you do about the needy employee on your team? How are you expected to balance being a responsive manager with the need to get your work completed?
8 Ways you can create a sense of belonging
Several years ago, executives at Citigroup, with the entire global organization, shared Livestream in 96 countries personal stories that resonated powerfully. For example, one executive described how, at an earlier time in her career, she had consistently avoided disclosing that she never attended college. She stated that whenever the conversation turned to ‘what school did you attend,’ she evaded answering, or she would change the subject.