Gen Z Expects Diversity in the Workplace

Gen Z Expects Diversity in the Workplace

The runway for diversity and inclusion taking off in your organization is getting shorter. Gen Z has entered the workforce and they expect inclusive workplaces. If you thought those pesky millennials were wreaking havoc in the workplace (full disclaimer:  I am one),...
Ageism:  The Biggest Area of Bias

Ageism: The Biggest Area of Bias

Ageism is a critical dimension of diversity. And, also the biggest area of bias. In my talks about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, we often liken diversity to gender, race, and/or ethnicity.  We like what our brain thinks it can see.  These is indeed a...
Josh Levs Supports Lead Like an Ally

Josh Levs Supports Lead Like an Ally

Josh Levs, U.N. Gender Champion supports Lead Like an Ally… “To strengthen businesses, families, the economy and society at large, men and women must join forces and rid our workplaces of outdated Mad Men-era structures. Through research and experience, Julie...
Linda Babcock is an Advocate for Lead Like an Ally

Linda Babcock is an Advocate for Lead Like an Ally

Linda Babcock, James M. Walton Professor of Economics and is the former Acting Dean at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, is an advocate for Lead Like an Ally. “Lead Like an Ally addresses the implicit biases...
We Do Not Stay Where We Do Not Feel We Belong

We Do Not Stay Where We Do Not Feel We Belong

As humans, we have a deep need for connection and belonging.  Dating back to Maslow’s work in 1942, we know that only physiological needs (water, food, shelter) and safety needs (security) are more important than connection and belonging.  Once we feel safe physically...