Diversity & Inclusion

What would you call a "hostile environment" when it comes to inclusivity? I am writing a report and want to know what to label this place as.

What are some of the biggest challenges you've faced in training people on DEI in your org? Still feels like rolling a rock uphill over here.

Ok, so there are some roles out there that are suited to people who are younger. Tiktok advertising for example. How do we get more of an older crowd into those roles or is it ok to be "ageist&qu… more

Do you remember the boycott era? Now we have cancel culture which feels much more personal and has more definitive results, and I know we're getting out of that but I'm seeing social boycott b… more

Here's your weekly DEI tip! Check out the comments 👇
This week, the topic is "Understanding Diversity vs Inclusion"

Your feedback and conversation is always appreciated 😁

I have heard our HR Director, who is at the top of the food chain in that regard, refer to people in a way that is honestly offensive, but it's only at the level in which you'd report it to HR… more

What are some red flags to look out for during an interview?

Do you think it's a bad sign if every person you talk to during an multi person interview panel is a man? (I'm a woman, for context… more

I have no idea how to handle this situation. So a woman comes to me and says that she's been misgendered by staff and wants to bring in her lawyer or go public. However she has never expressed to … more

Hi all, I'd love to get advice from the bowl about the best way to address microaggressions at work? For example people not bothering to say my name correctly after I've told them, or a seemin… more

The part of my job that is always the hardest is always improving recruiting processes and/or entertaining with the recruiting team. I just really struggle with effective ways to build a diverse talent pipeline. … more

How many times have you seen false promises from leadership about how they will focus on my diverse hiring or do something to address issues with inclusion? I am tired of hearing big words and then wh… more

With the holiday season upon us in the US, how do your teams handle gifts, cards, ect? Specifically, I'm interested to hear from folks who support global teams

I nearly forgot your tip of the week 💡 this week! But never fret - I have it now. This week we're focusing on Repairing trust with coworkers.

Check it out in the comments 👇

November is in swing! What is something you feel proud of this year in how you've been able to contribute to DEI efforts or something you've seen that you're proud of someone else for?

How are you dealing with people at your workplace who argue DEIA programs are "too woke"? I will not cater to bigotry and ignorance, but also, I struggle with filtering myself for the workpl… more

How are you recognizing Employee Resource Group teams and leaders? Thank yous and visibility is no longer worth the effort it takes, so looking for input - thanks!

A former head of DEI/HR for our institution felt that white males were not a member of a protected class. Therefore, she felt that white males could not be discriminated against based on sex/race. Fed… more

HR Director here looking to get into a career in DEI specifically. What are some paths out there available to me? Any education I need?

Is anyone noticing a massive drop in morale and motivation around the office due to world news over the last weeks? How are you addressing this from a DEI perspective? I don't feel like an email h… more

I am so excited about Halloween each year because I'm a Halloween fiend and I also feel like it's a holiday that one can safely acknowledge and have fun around in the workplace, but we have a … more

Posted in big law and sharing here: Our DEI group constantly insists on diverse attorneys oversharing about their personal lives, but when it comes to providing real support, such as sponsoring affini… more

Has anyone taken the CDP (certified diversity professional) exam? If so, do you have any tips or thoughts?

Anyone else struggling to sleep knowing genocide is being committed right now? Pray for every soul in Palestine

I'm part of my company's D&I committee. We recently launched it & have limited action range One thing we have is access to company-wide post on our Intranet. Long story short, an empl… more

I saw someone mention the "what about me" factor which I never really considered. Assuming the idea is that when people read about protecting another group they feel left out. Now, I would a… more

Have you noticed any wearout among employees in terms of hearing about DEI initiatives? I don't know how to make things exciting or important in a way that gets people not to tune out the latest e… more

Who's going to SHRM's Inclusion 2023 next week??

Does anyone else have experience with misten race at work? Also - constantly being asked if you spoke English or Spanish growing up? (My English is perfect so no accent)

What's your approach to Israel-Hamas in terms of addressing it with employees and being mindful of racial implications in the office?

It's Thursday so I have another DEI tip ready for you in the comments! Taking a slightly different topic this week with a self development tip.

As always- appreciate your feedback and our conversat… more

There are two of us in the office who are black, and we get confused a lot and I have no idea why because we don't look alike. Is there any way this can be handled on an HR level or a good reply t… more

I’ve been struggling with the concept of Fortune 500 companies setting expectations on their ERGs while maintaining participation in the ERGs are voluntary, even for the individuals who are running it… more

What does your team do to ensure equity during performance reviews? Any tools or best practices that you find particularly helpful?

Have you ever made any type of mistake that you really are embarrassed about? Something that slipped out that could be misconstrued as a slur or was insensitive?

A BIPOC owned multicultural agency offering $170K for an ECD role. If you wanna talk about DEI maybe we should talk about how fellow BIPOC agency people treat their own kind. Start by not lowballing s… more