Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to progressive organizations by creating workplaces that honor differences and provide equitable opportunities for all. However, there is a vital group often left out of the DEI conversation: Veterans—individuals who have served and sacrificed for the nation. As organizations aim to foster truly inclusive environments, a […]
The Benefits of Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Did you know there is a significant portion of the workforce that feels they have to mask themselves at work? Not a physical mask, as if they were sick, but a masking of their personality or behavioral traits because they worry about fitting in or fear they could miss out on opportunities in the workplace. […]
Understanding Intersectionality: An In-Depth Exploration
Why does intersectionality matter? Intersectionality, as defined by Oxford English Dictionary, is “the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage”. Kimberlé Crenshaw introduced the concept in 1989 to discuss how oppression cannot truly be addressed if the varying forms of […]
Evaluating DEI Effectiveness: Uncovering Impact through Metrics and Case Studies
Since Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are fundamental pillars shaping the ethos of modern workplaces, it’s important to ask if DEI creates transformative change. This blog explores the methodologies and metrics for assessing DEI program effectiveness, including a detailed case study of PayPal’s innovative approach to economic equity. We’ll also get a glimpse of efforts […]
Microaggression in the Workplace: Understanding the Subtle Forms of Bias
While clear forms of discrimination are easy to spot and address, there’s a more hidden form of bias called microaggressions. These small actions or comments, even if unintentional, can affect someone’s sense of belonging and well-being. So what is a microaggressions and how do you manage them? What is a Microaggression? Harvard Business Review defines […]
Creating Inclusive Workplaces: The Power of Executive Coaching in Driving DEI Success
Did you know that organizations with diverse and inclusive leadership are 50% more likely to outperform their competitors in key metrices, including financial performance, innovation, and employee engagement
Inclusion and Belonging Calendar
The hottest topics in many organizations today are diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Yet many people don’t understand the historical, cultural, and religious events of diverse groups. Click here to download the CHCI inclusion and belonging calendar to help you acknowledge and celebrate these days as one way to foster a more inclusive organizational culture. Let’s share […]
How Great Leaders Approach Diversity
No matter what industry you work in, productive and efficient teams are a must for success. Yet it’s not always easy to create and maintain a well-oiled team. That’s why I love the Drexler-Sibbet Team Performance Model—it provides a simple, step-by-step framework for understanding team development. If you didn’t read my first post on the […]
The Hidden Story Behind Your Organization’s DEI Data
Successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is more than just checking off boxes about gender and race. It’s about new types of workplace conversations, personal self-awareness, courage to call out micro-aggressions, organizational culture change, increased innovation, and a thorough data-driven DEI approach.
Book Review: The Disordered Cosmos
Even today, you won’t hear many perspectives from black, women cosmologists/theoretical physicists. Not surprisingly then, this incredibly personal, emotional, and scientific work, The Disordered Cosmos, might be the most unique and original book you’ve read in years.
