Category Archives: DE&I
How many people in your organisation are considered fearless or brave for speaking up?
If you can count these brave souls on one hand – and they stand out because they are not afraid to speak up – then your organisation has an issue. See – if speaking up was normalised in your workplace, … Continue reading
Is there someone in your organisation who harms others?
I am currently reading Reimagine Inclusion, by Mita Mallick, and here is a powerful passage that caught my eye: “I have watched too many leaders fall into this trap: protecting and allowing an individual to continue to work in their … Continue reading
A note to hiring managers.
Let’s say you’re hiring for a role in your team. Close your eyes and imagine what this ideal candidate might look like. Now – what picture comes to mind? 👦 A young man? 👵 An older woman? 🧐 Someone with … Continue reading
Two additional words we should not use in casual speech….
Recently I have learnt that there are two words I should not use casually, (especially as a slur) because it’s: 😈 disrespectful 💀 non-inclusive ☠ trivializes others suffering from these conditions. 👺 it makes a pejorative of an actual condition. … Continue reading
Three simple ways to use more inclusive language…
…and challenge your assumptions at the same time. 💀 When meeting people for the first time, don’t ask about their ‘wife’ or ‘husband’. Ask instead about their partner/spouse. ☠ When someone is visiting their doctor and you want to know … Continue reading
It’s the SOFT components that lead to HARD results.
We all know the organisational metrics we want to achieve: ⚜ a higher engagement score ❇ a DEI metric that packs a punch ✴ a higher people retention/lower attrition rate 💠 a customer satisfaction score for a brand that is … Continue reading
Don’t be lazy – make the effort to learn how to pronounce names.
So friends, yes I get it. Some names are really tricky to pronounce. Especially if those sounds are not part of the English language – or are uncommon. But in the spirit of being inclusive, you owe it to others … Continue reading
When should bias training be scheduled in the workplace?
Friends, in my post yesterday, I highlighted how our biases shape us, without us even being aware of some of these. 🤔 Now many organisations are trying to do the right thing by creating inclusive workplaces – and they schedule … Continue reading
An instructive update on our DE&I journey! 🌈 Step 3: Active Executive Involvement.
This week, nbn’s CEO, Stephen Rue, joined the Rise and Shine 2023 ExCo series, engaging with 86 women in a powerful 1-hour session. The focus? Empowering the women to share their stories and discuss challenges, fostering a unique opportunity for … Continue reading