“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
You Can’t Be a ‘Great Place’ Or a ‘Best Place’ Without Being an Inclusive Place
Can a company have a great culture without great programs and policies? For a while in the heyday of the new millennium, it seemed like the answer might be … Read more
Is Your Diversity Hiring Falling Short Because of These Recruiting Mistakes?
As a hiring manager, it is your job to eliminate bias from your hiring process. Even with the growing focus on diversity and inclusion, it isn’t uncommon … Read more
Career Pathing Can Improve Diversity
This might come as a surprise, but the 2019 Forbes list of America’s most innovative leaders includes only one woman in the top 100. The list focused … Read more
A Mentor Can Skill You, But A Sponsor Will Promote You
Having a sponsor at work can accelerate your career, but not everyone has someone who will go to the mat for them. While having a sponsor pays a premium, … Read more
It’s Time to Disband Your D&I Committee
If your organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, chances are good you have a D&I committee. You may hold workshops and lunch and learns to … Read more
Are the Words You Use Inclusive?
Diversity isn’t hiring goals and well-balanced EEO-1 reports. Inclusion is more than making sure everyone is invited to the meeting and encouraged to … Read more
Neurodiversity: The Other Kind of Diversity
In recent years, several celebrities have spoken out about and openly celebrated their neurodiversity. For example, actor Will Smith and Olympic swimmer … Read more
Encourage Inclusion By Shuffling the Deck Chairs
Diversity and inclusion – We often hear these words spoken together, but they are not the same thing. “Diversity is the mix, and inclusion is making … Read more
Your Diversity Training Is a Fail So Why Do You Do It?
Most large companies put their employees through some sort of formal diversity training in order to educate them about inappropriate workplace behavior. … Read more
The Role of Co-Workers In Creating Inclusive Cultures
Editor’s Note: It’s an annual tradition for TLNT to count down the most popular posts of the previous 12 months. This is No. 18 of the 708 articles. You … Read more
Diversity Is Not Just About Gender and Race
In today’s world, we hear “diversity” everywhere. It’s a buzzword. But when we think about what diversity means and the initiatives that have come to … Read more
Recruitment Marketplace Sees Surge, Then Falloff In Recruiting Women Execs
In the last quarter of 2017, at my company, the recruiter marketplace Scout, we saw a significant uptick in the number of female executives hired by US … Read more
3 Ways to Support Employees With a Mental Illness
Recently, I had the incredible honor of being on a panel with Katie Strong. Katie, a clinical psychologist, ran over 2,500 miles last year starting in … Read more