Inclusion in a Hybrid Work Environment As you’re planning for the next phase of work and creating policies for a hybrid work environment, it’s critical to lead inclusively—incorporating feedback from throughout the organization, promoting mental health, recognizing the varying impact of the pandemic on diverse members of the workforce and more. It’s a lot. And […]
Read MoreHow to manage in a hybrid environment is the question dominating leadership and HR discussions right now. But, as we’re all focused on adjusting to the next phase of work, we can’t afford to lose sight of the work there is still to do regarding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB)—particularly where the work is […]
Read MoreReturn to Office, Work from Anywhere, Hybrid: Top Considerations With vaccinations up and mask mandates down, every business and HR leader is thinking about what their future workplace will look like: RTO (return to office), work from anywhere, or hybrid. According to McKinsey, 68% of companies do not have concrete plans in place yet and […]
Read MoreIt’s been well over a year since the world came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 outbreak—throwing HR and business leaders into months of reactive mode. Now, with the CDC reporting that more than half of people in the U.S. have received at least one dose of the vaccine, we’re all thinking about […]
Read MoreInclusive Leadership: The C-Suite’s Role in DEIB As various members of the team take on responsibility for diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB), many HR leaders are wondering about the role of the C-Suite. Spoiler alert: DEIB starts at the top. Leaders set the tone, champion organization-wide initiatives, and ensure DEIB is a top level […]
Read MoreReducing Bias in Hiring Recruiting for diversity is the top priority facing talent professionals and hiring managers today. Considering 67% of job seekers say diversity is a key factor when evaluating job offers, and a sense of belonging reduces turnover risk by up to 50%, DEIB plays a major role in talent acquisition. But, a […]
Read MoreAsk any recruiter to name their top priorities and you’re bound to hear “recruiting for diversity,” “reducing bias in hiring,”hiring for diversity,” or “how to attract diverse job candidates.” For 78% of talent professionals and hiring managers, diversity is the number one priority. We’ve shared stats and examples of the proven link between advancing Diversity, […]
Read MoreUnconscious biases, snap judgements, assumptions… no matter what you call them, the natural human “search for sameness” is a key insight we have to acknowledge to advance diversity, equity, inclusion + belonging (DEIB). The term “bias” carries a negative connotation, but it actually has a scientific explanation. We are overwhelmed by 11 million pieces of […]
Read MoreUsing Behavioral Insights to Strengthen DEIB Unconscious bias is more complex than many leaders realize. Bias is more than a way of thinking. Biases are survival instincts—even clinically recognizable through an MRI. Humans are exposed to 11 million pieces of information every second, yet our brains are capable of processing about 40. So our brains […]
Read MoreDEIB Beyond the Training: What to Do Next Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Belonging (DEIB) has become a leading business priority in HR and business circles—and rightfully so. Employees who feel a sense of belonging, and that their voice is heard, are more than four times more likely to feel empowered to perform at their best—resulting […]
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