The landscape of work is very different than it was 40 to 50 years ago (or even five months ago!). Phenomena such as increasing globalization, rapid … Read more
4 Ways to Integrate Tech Talent From Non-Tech Backgrounds
In the not-so-distant past, many companies based their tech hiring decisions on where candidates obtained their undergraduate computer-science degrees. Not … Read more
Anti-Racism Conversations Should Not Be Easy
Well-intentioned conversations about racism are happening at companies across the country, but if not handled correctly, they can leave Black employees … Read more
Oh No! Not Another “Conversation” About Race!
Not long after the social-justice uprising following the death of George Floyd, I was on a video call with a group of leaders inspired to dismantle racism … Read more
Diversity & Inclusion Is Failing Us…Because We’re Failing at Diversity and Inclusion
How many years have we been doing diversity and inclusion work? In the mid-1960s, Xerox CEO Joseph Wilson created the Xerox National Black Employees … Read more
Women in Tech Sound Off on National Women’s Equality Day
Today is National Women’s Equality Day! It’s a time to mark the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the … Read more
Stop Treating Diversity Training Like an Antibiotic
As widespread attention is centered upon the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizations are realizing that they must change the … Read more
The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups
Diversity and inclusion was always important, but now it’s hot, meaning that people are paying attention to it like never before. Senior executives … Read more
You Cannot Solve Diversity Issues With Diversity Metrics
A new light has been shining on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives in the wake of the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter … Read more
“Is This Because I’m Black?”: A Story of Racial Discrimination
If you are like me, you have had the feeling of not feeling safe when heading out, or being paid less than Whites for the same job, or getting passed over … Read more
COVID-19 Is Setting Women Back at Work
The global pandemic is hard on everyone. But it’s especially hard on women. The ill and dying, and those watching their loved ones suffer, are of course … Read more
Want to End Racism? Training Doesn’t Work. So What Does?
In my lifetime, I’ve seen my native Los Angeles burn twice due to civil unrest caused by racism. In Spring 1992 I was taking my final exams at UCLA and … Read more
HR Famous: Talking HR Reporting With Shana Lebowitz Gaynor of Business Insider
In episode 22 of The HR Famous Podcast, longtime HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn are joined by Shana Lebowitz Gaynor to discuss her work … Read more
The Culturally Competent HR Leader
“I don’t see color.” I had to gag. Here we were, just a few HR professionals discussing racism and conscious bias, and a veteran HR professional had … Read more
HR Famous: NFL Rooney Rule + VMware’s Minority and Female Recruiting Pivot
In episode 21 of the HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Kris Dunn, and Jessica Lee come together to talk about The Rooney … Read more
The Problem With SHRM: Why HR Professionals Feel Disappointed, Disillusioned, and Deserted
Why do employees hate HR? Notice I’m not asking if they do. They do. OK, maybe “hate” is a strong word. Many workers might simply dislike, feel suspicious … Read more
No Diversity Strand Is Untouched by COVID-19: Why Diversity & Inclusion Is More Important Than Ever
COVID-19 is a virus that does not discriminate and does not respect international borders. The spread of the virus has shown us that we have a lot more in … Read more
HR Famous Podcast: Going All in on D&I with Torin Ellis
The HR Famous Crew welcomes in author, SiriusXM radio host, and D&I Talent Strategy expert, Torin Ellis, to talk about how and what organizations can … Read more
Stop Talking About Diversity
Sara Jones wants us to stop talking about diversity. Did that get your attention? Good, because the CEO of InclusionPro wants us all to start talking more … Read more
Priorities May Differ But Workers Everywhere Say Training is Critical
In today’s world, the need to develop and retain a diverse workforce is more challenging than ever. Simply tasking talent acquisition with … Read more