Diversity & Inclusion

I stood up to a work bully today. I wish I felt better about it but it was very scary. Even 5 hours later, I'm still feeling angry and anxious.
I still have to have a follow-up conversation with him tom… more

Anyone read anything uplifting lately about D&I? News, podcasts, anything?

I'm tired of having to tell POC folks that we're working on it, when I know that management has no intentions of moving the needle much farther.

Is your employer keeping their promise to D&I or was it just talk?

-Work Opportunity Tax Credit-
Companies are now "churning" their employee pool to essentially "farm" the WOTC with little to no regard for their experience or willingness to work. Not onl… more

Hello! How do you make a business case for disability inclusion? Specifically to test digital experiences with clients and employees and prospects with disabilities to make delightful experiences for … more

How do you advocate for higher pay when your org wants you to focus on DEI efforts and you have previous experience in DEI/certification? Ways to frame the convo is helpful. What data do you provide them?
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Have you ever noticed in the hiring process anyone who thinks that a candidate who is in a minority category who holds a masters degree+ is some kind of exceptional opportunity of an employee who &quo… more

Your Thursday 💡 DEI tip 💡 is here!
Our topic this week: Steps to Boost Your Happiness and Productivity

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So I was laid off in Jan and like others have been searching for a new role. As a BIPOC senior creative what I’ve found startling is that every US based Sr. CD, GCD, ECD, or CCO role (Agency/In-house)… more

What do you think is the biggest misconception about DEI?

Anyone following the West Point lawsuit? I'm curious to hear the opinions of Miltary personnel and West Point alumni

Who are the great speakers that you’ve seen, heard, or followed on DEI? I’m interested in connecting with folks that focus in this area professionally (as opposed to many internal initiatives where pe… more

Dear Network,

I am a U.K. native actively seeking a leadership role in the field of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I), comfortable with travel. With over two decades of experience in EDI, talent managem… more

Who are the great speakers that you’ve seen, heard, or followed on DEI? I’m interested in connecting with folks that focus in this area professionally (as opposed to many internal initiatives where pe… more

What's your approach to neurodivergent folks when it comes to diversity & inclusion initiatives?

Are there any roles or fields that you think are more favorable for diverse candidates right now?

Anyone familiar with any DEI certifications, conferences, etc. that might be worth looking into? I am positioning myself to one day do some DEI comms/marketing consulting for companies. My background … more

What has been the most frustrating thing for in terms of barriers to DEI?

Hey I saw a post regarding terms that are preferred here and I want to know what are some offensive or even just annoying words or phrases, beyond highly known slurs, that you'd love struck from t… more

Do you think minority folks can really get as far as they should if they don't have a supportive manager? Especially is a problem if their manager is UNSUPPORTIVE, but even if they just aren't… more

As you know, the Supreme Court recently banned affirmative action in college admissions. Some groups have expanded this and now have targeted affirmative action/DEI programs in the workplace. Compa… more

Is it bad to avoid a job because the team isn’t diverse? I had a bad experience with a sexiest manager before. I trust my current manager, but may transfer internally to do something new. Some teams I… more

Hello, please I need someone who is an expert in food safety, Quality control or Quality Assurance to write me an expert opinion letter to support my petition.
This type of petition I am applying for … more

As a Mexican American... please stop using Latinx. It's incredibly disrespectful and a form of linguistic imperialism. Latino is fine. Latin is fine. Hispanic is fine.

Does anyone have pointers on how to cope with a sexist boss? In the past year he has hired 2 men to senior positions while there are internal women on the team w/ more experience & qualifications … more

It Thursday! That means it's time for you DEI 💡 tip 💡 of the week (in comments) 🐟

This week's tip: Effective Communication for Inclusive Leaders

Always appreciate your comments and feedback!

Hi all, what do you feel like are some enforceable boundaries in a workplace around conversations about identity groups, politics, etc. For example, we can't exactly say we ban any discussion on i… more

What does DEI mean to you? What does it mean to your company and industry?

Hi fishies! I am creating a DEI committee and am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed with topics and keeping it moving. Does anyone have suggestions on creating an impactful committee that won’t be a f… more

Can your boss ask if you have a disability? I know employers are not supposed to before hiring, but in the job, can they legally ask?

During my 1:1 with boss, she said I should ask questions on the sp… more

I wish I joined this group two weeks ago. I quit my job due to the owner being racist and sexist