In October we celebrated Black History, Diwali, All Hallows’ Eve as well as World Mental Health and World Menopause day. It was a month to celebrate and honour the diversity that we know is vital to good business performance, employee retention and a rich and just society. But now it is over, so where do we go from here?
In tribute to the UK BHM 2022 theme Time for change: Action not words here are some of our picks from around the web on how to continue the important work of creating inclusive spaces.
Combat Proximity Bias
Given that women and employees from underrepresented groups are more likely to want to leverage the flexibility offered by hybrid/remote work, proximity bias has the potential to worsen diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) outcomes. So, what exactly is proximity bias and how can you mitigate it?
Challenge & Rethink Diversity
Training Research shows that traditional diversity training is, at best, ineffective and at its worst, does more harm than good. So what are the alternatives and how can we make move towards meaningful change? This episode of the New York Times’ Podcast, The Argument, looks at what works and doesn’t when it comes to making workplaces fair for all.
Choose Accountability over Authenticity
Calls for authenticity at work ask for passionate people with diverse, fresh perspectives who challenge old ways of thinking. But too often workplace culture fails to support the authenticity of professionals of colour and other underrepresented groups. Perhaps it’s time to call for accountability rather than authenticity?
