Y-Vonne Hutchinson: Where DEI falls short — and how to rethink it
Tired of “privilege walks” and black squares on social media that feel hollow? Workplace inclusion expert Y-Vonne Hutchinson peels back the superficial layer of performative DEI to reveal a fresh approach that meets people’s real-life anxieties — from climate chaos to political instability — and helps us connect with compassion and respect. It’s a spark […]
How to be an ethical leader
Listeners will discover how to establish clear ethical standards, implement effective feedback mechanisms, eliminate misaligned incentives, and embed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into their leadership approach. Whether your goal is to build trust, lead with integrity, or make DEI a cornerstone of your organisational culture, this episode provides a practical roadmap for mastering ethical […]
How To Identify The Direct, Tangible Benefits Of Inclusion
Statistics of business concept. Group of businessperson. Teamwork. Human resources. getty There is a framework in sales that considers the potential benefits of an offering based on two dimensions: tangible vs. intangible and direct vs. indirect (TIDI). When making purchasing decisions, customers tend to estimate the value of the offering based primarily on its direct, […]
How To Talk About DEI At Work In A Polarizing Political Climate
Culture war and cultural wars concept or USA heritage and divided American politics as different … [+] philosophy as cultures fighting in conflict in the United States in a 3D illustration style. getty Following the events of the summer of 2020, many companies made bold statements proclaiming their support of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) […]
I Gave Up Explaining How To Pronounce My Name
As far as my family is concerned these days, my name is Simon. But, I never wanted to use that name officially, because, having to use my Christian name would mean that, I have to forgo my surname, something that I wasn’t keen on doing because, doing so, I would have to forgo some part […]
How To Not Get Canceled When You Make An Allyship Mistake
Wooden blocks with “CANCEL” text of concept. getty Most people are well-intentioned and want to be better allies, yet they are also humans who make mistakes. Hopeful allies will most certainly make mistakes along the journey to becoming an ally. By definition, allyship requires taking risks on someone else’s behalf. These risks can result in […]
They may not agree on how to define DEI, but that’s no problem for Kansas lawmakers attacking it
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers are joining fellow Republicans in other states in trying to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on university campuses, but they’ve drafted their proposals to avoid having to agree on how to define DEI. The Kansas House planned to vote Thursday on a bill aimed at preventing universities, community […]
As DEI policies come under legal attack, philanthropic donors consider how to adapt
NEW YORK (AP) — Foundations and major donors aren’t just watching court cases like the Supreme Court’s June decision ending affirmative action at universities, the ongoing lawsuit against a grant program aimed at supporting Black women entrepreneurs, and other legal challenges targeting corporate diversity programs. They are mobilizing to respond. Some nonprofits are financially supporting […]