Why adding Salaries to Job Postings Falls Short of Equity
Pay transparency actually serves as a deterrent for applicants of color In recent years, two schools of thought have emerged regarding pay transparency in job postings. One side favors the […]
5 Ways Leaders Can Create Equitable Office Ecosystems
It’s no secret that workplace diversity is a big professional buzzword. Companies from tech to entertainment have gotten the memo, and they’re working hard to change the makeup of their […]
Creating Inclusive Environments
Understanding the importance of inclusion is the first step but it takes several more to make it a reality. While there’s no general guide on inclusion, as every company’s needs […]
Why Traditional Diversity Training Doesn’t Work (& What to Do About It)
Diversity has been a professional buzzword for decades now, and as a response, most companies have instituted some form of mandatory diversity training. However, despite the big push from corporate […]
STEM’s Diversity Problem Could Have Grave Consequences
More inclusive industry is necessary to solve urgent societal and environmental issues. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pervade nearly every part of our lives. From information systems and civil […]
Beyond the Business Case for Diversity
Exploring the many other imperatives linked to a more inclusive workplace. Quite often, leaders and advocates make the case for diversity by focusing on the business results. Companies with diverse […]
Why Representation in Media Matters
Diversity on and offscreen reinforces self-esteem, community, and innovation. The 2021 crop of Emmy nominees is refreshingly diverse, and not in a forced, disingenuous way. Michaela Coel, the creator and […]
What We Can Learn from Companies Succeeding at DEI
In an era of painfully slow progress, some businesses are offering valuable lessons in fairness and equality. The conversation about diversity in corporate America can often be a downer, accented […]
True Equity Requires Investment in These 4 Categories
HR, Operations, Finance, and Marketing are essential in any DEI strategy. In the past year, we’ve seen corporate America follow a somewhat predictable playbook with regard to diversity, equity, and […]
New Oscars Diversity Rules Address Numbers, Not Underlying Attitudes
Post-#OscarsSoWhite reforms are just a tiny step in the right direction. In 2015, the viral #OscarsSoWhite hashtag ignited an important conversation about representation in Hollywood and went on to become […]
