184 members already!

Anyone wanna guess the gender distribution?

Does anyone have any metrics/ benchmarks they could share on diversity hires? We're putting goals together for 2023 and our senior leadership wants 30% of all candidates interviewed and hired to be gender or ethnic diverse.

General question: Is there any room in corporate America for real, actionable DE&I discussions and initiatives? I've observed so many corporate versions become an advertising strategy (SM posts, diversity reports) without doing the actual work (increasing representation in senior leadership, salary analyses, having an effective reporting system for bias). Is this just how it is?

Has anyone bought/ done the HRCI Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in HR Management? I already have my PHR, but I’m looking to gain more knowledge/skills and beef up my resume. Is it worth doing? The course is $239 and you get 12 Recert credits with it.

Anyone relocated from Toronto to London recently (within the last 2 years or so)? My partner and I are contemplating the move...we want more diversity in our lives and want to work to live, not live to work as we do here in our respective consulting jobs. Folks who have made the switch, would you be open to sharing your experience? TIA

What is your firm doing to develop and retain Latino and African American leaders/partners? Or is it not seen as a priority to have ethnic diversity at this level?

Gay man who works in a large org that is big on diversity and inclusion efforts. I’d say about 50-60% of people (at all levels, across all age groups and races) list their gender pronouns in email signature. I list mine because I see it as a way to show support for colleagues who may not be cisgender. If anyone else works in the same type of environment, do you infer anything about colleagues who choose not to list their gender pronouns? (such as they are homo/trans phobic?)

Hi everyone, I work for large startup (300 employees) and I have been asked to develop a Progressive HR manual template. Some examples include gender neutral restrooms, lactation rooms, signing off emails with pronouns, and etc. Any tips/links for resources to help would be appreciated.

Do people think working remotely will remove some gender bias in the work place? Or impact people’s perceptions of women colleagues?

Hey Gente, Im applying for jobs and I wanted to get others opinion on the race part of the application process. As an indigenous LatinX I worry that if I put indigenous it won’t tick the “diversity” box for the algorithm or recruiters. I work with (not in) the I&D dept at my company and our target recruiting groups don’t include or mention indigenous. Any recruiters here that have insight?

Do you think diversity training actually works? I can't tell if it's just a way to tick a liability box or if it's actually effective.

Hello London folk. There’s a lot of great chat about diversity in adland on fishbowl, but it’s all very US based. So I’ve just started a bowl on diversity in London specifically - 9qo8f

Latinx - help! We used this term in our diversity spotlight discussing Hispanic Heritage Month. One individual said that in English a group of Latinos would just be Latins to be gender neutral. I understand the word is controversial but is “Latins” grammatically correct? I assume we should just say Latin Americans, but trying to understand if Latins is also accurate.

I am curious how other inclusion teachers are being utilized when the school is doing remote learning. I find that I am sitting in the zoom class and have very little opportunity to contribute. I am having discussions with my teachers on ways that I can better support them and the students when remote.

Just got an offer at Deloitte. Feel like comp/rank are too low due to lack of diversity of interviewers. :( Can anyone relate?

what’re the agencies in Toronto that are best for diversity / healthy culture of mutual respect for all - women, POC? know nowhere is perfect but any doing okay?

How did you begin to implement equity and inclusion into your organization?

Hello Fishes,

Recently received offer from Oracle Solution Services India Private Limited and base location mentioned is Bangalore. Just was curious to know whether we have to go to office physically for the joining or we can join virtually as I am not in Bangalore. Also is this offer different from Oracle or is it a branch within Oracle.

TIA

Hi Fishes,

I have offer from
Barclays
Vanderlande
Happiest Mind

Which would be better

Same package for all organization

Hello Fishes,

I have passed the TR and MR rounds at Cognizant. HR is saying they will schedule today but are not sending invites; this has been going on for a week; what does this mean?

Any investors in the woodlands Texas for single family homes, rent looks good as per Zillow , good school district and houses are still affordable compared to Dallas and Austin

My RL didn’t have a formal mid year pre CRT review with me. He just pinged me and said: I’ll represent you. Utilization = 75% and average snapshots. Am I at risk?

Currently interviewing for Slalom for Consultant role. 2 YOE and a few technical certifications. Is $100-110k TC fair?

Advice or Book recommendations on how not to get bothered by others/ friends/ peers? What they think or what they do!
Been struggling lately

Hello, recently got invited for first round video recorded interviews with FTI consulting for summer 2023 consulting intern. Anyone have any advice or know how the interview process is like? Would appreciate it, thanks!

Moving to LA soon. What are some good apps or meetup groups to join to meet new people?

Feeling incredibly stuck at the moment. Just about to finish the CbD program, haven’t learnt much and want out ASAP. Not sure what roles to apply for. Mainly done Business Analyst/PM type work..

Looking for tips for website design at a basic level. I focus on branding and printed materials so I created my website with weebly and I’d like to clean it up a bit!

Dear first years,

When my door is closed, I am in the middle of something and trying to focus. Please stop knocking and letting yourself in to chat. I want to help you, I really do, but if my door is closed it means I am not able to help you right this second. I promise that my door will be open when I am available to do so.

Signed,
An overwhelmed second year

Edit: any advice on how to say this IRL without crushing their spirits?

First day back after a 10-day beach stint. Putting on pants was hard enough.

I’m currently working in due diligence and have a long term goal of moving into corporate HR. What skill sets would be most useful and what books/ thoughts leadership should I read to develop into a HR leader?

How many people get promoted to S1 from A2? Didn’t do well in A1.

Any fish in their 30s here?

How does this work?

Any fish going out in the east village tonight? Mid 30s?

What if we turn this into a 50/50 ratio event (say max 12 people with sign ups in a google sheet) instead of just sliding in DMs? 🤔🫥

Anyone wanna come over? Brooklyn

Anyone wanna come over? Brookyn

What’s the age group here? Any 30s 🐠🐟

I'm 40F. Any point to my being in this bowl? Not being facetious, just see a lot of chat here and in the WhatsApp group about how the people in their early 30s are old, so don't want to waste my or anyone else's time...

What’s everyone up to today?

Helllo, alo can anyone read me?

So I just recently got into dating after a break up 3 months ago. I joined some dating apps and have been getting quite a few matches. I’ve never dated anyone like to a point of going on traditional dates. Basically, I have no clue what to do on a date once i have one planned. Like I’ve been on a few and it’s been just talking but I guess I have no clue what to do after. I’m probably just rambling at this point but basically I need advice on actual dates and how to feel it out and what to do. Ty

Ladies and gents, what’s your
Age, Neighborhood
Ideal date age range
1 non-negotiable

Are you looking:
A - to date casually
B - to date casually but open to something serious
C - for something serious
D - other (specify if comfortable)

This bowl is slowwww. Is there anyone that wants to spice it up and do something fun?

Looking for a female date to go to bemelmans bar tonight
I am a 35M Brit Indian. I have only 2 abs and great sense of humor. Also I’m only 5”5. Lord blessed me with superior quant skills for the lack of vertical reach. Thank you.

27, male looking for a doodle mommy ☺️

I have an unexpected take home case study interview that requires Tableau. Obviously Tableau is not just something people have on their personal computers due to the cost. How do I go about this?

What are the best sports bars to meet guys on a Sunday afternoon?

Plans fell through for this weekend. Any female fish want to hang out and grab dinner and drinks

Anyone wana be my friend? Moving to Jersey City the first week of April.

34F, currently in BK, moving to Jersey City by August 👩🏾‍💻