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Apr 7

Ellavating Humanity & Intersectionality

Kimberlé Crenshaw, the law professor at Columbia and UCLA who coined the term intersectionality over 30 years ago describes it as, the...

Mar 5

Tying Financials to DEI Goals

A September 2020 Mercer report estimated that 15-20% of S&P 500 companies currently tie DEI metrics to the salaries of higher-ups. Some...

Feb 19

Episode 176: How to Talk with Your Team About Traumatic Current Events

Ella F. Washington, PhD, a professor of practice at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business and the founder of diversity...

Feb 17

HR LABS, DEIB EDITION: MICROAGGRESSIONS IN THE WORKPLACE

We’re thrilled to announce the third season of HR Labs, a podcast that explores how to create a better employee experience for all of...

Feb 3

Empathy

While we recognize that each organization is different and not all best practices will work for your DEI goals, it is our hope that you...

Jan 8

How to Talk with Your Students About Crises

THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY HARVARD BUSINESS PUBLISHING EDUCATION. With so many Americans infuriated and heartbroken by the events...

Jan 7

How to Talk with Your Team About the Violence at the U.S. Capitol

THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW. So many Americans are infuriated and heartbroken by the events that occurred...

Jan 7

How to Talk About the Events of January 6, 2021 With Your Teams

It is heartbreaking that almost 6 months to the day of our founder, Dr. Ella F. Washington writing about leaders taking meaningful action...

Jan 6

Don't Quit When the Work Gets Tough

While we recognize that each organization is different and not all best practices will work for your DEI goals, it is our hope that you...

Dec 2, 2020

Taking a Pause From Polarization

While we recognize that each organization is different and not all best practices will work for your DEI goals, it is our hope that you...

Jul 13, 2020

When and How to Respond to Microaggressions

The original article published by Harvard Business Review. In U.S. workplaces — and around the world — people are finally engaging in real

Jul 13, 2020

U.S. Businesses Must Take Meaningful Action Against Racism

THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW. The United States is in crisis. As we write this article, videos of racial...

Jun 30, 2020

Seeing Beyond COVID-19: A New Vision of Fair and Equitable Performance Management

People + Strategy posed a question: “What are the challenges to fair and equitable performance management in the aftermath of COVID-19?"

Jun 9, 2020

Corporate America’s Work in Fighting Racism is Just Beginning

THE ORIGINAL PODCAST PUBLISHED BY HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, HBR IdeaCast/ Episode 744. ALISON BEARD:...

Jun 3, 2020

Should You See a Therapist or Get a Coach?

May was Mental Health Awareness Month, and given the current state of our country and the world, maintaining our mental wellness is more imp

Jun 1, 2020

Not Business as Usual

After a traumatic, emotionally heavy weekend across our nation it may feel like an overwhelming burden to get ready to smile on your zoom...

May 18, 2020

Is your personal board of directors creating an echo-chamber?

Everyone needs a personal board of directors (PBOD) to act as a sounding board, advise you and provide feedback on your life decisions,...

May 15, 2020

Non-Verbal Communication is Even More Important When Working from Home

In the workplace nonverbal communication is essential to successful relationships.

May 9, 2020

Avoiding Technology Burnout: Virtual Love Languages During Social Distancing

Just as much as we have become aware of our love language for interpersonal relationships, I advocate for us to become aware of our virtual

Nov 30, 2019

3 Ways Millennials Can Advance Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

When you picture a traditional business leader, what generation are they from?

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