Who Will Tell the Employees They’re Supposed to Like Gay People? Dont waste time developing a culture change strategy unless you’re going to implement it throughout your organization. I was consulting with an organization that had launched a diversity and inclusion/culture change initiative. Previously, they had conducted an organizational culture assessment, made some changes, added domestic partner benefits, and had…
Building a Culturally Intelligent Organization; how to raise your cultural IQ In the 1990’s and beyond people who made culturally offensive comments were often sent to “sensitivity training,” in the hopes that they would come back with remorse. It was viewed as a punishment and met with resistance. While some organizations and institutions are still providing sensitivity training to employees…
Nine Strategies to Hire Diversity of Thought In Your Organization Are you serious about leveraging the diverse skills and talents of your workforce to create new products and services that will make your customers take notice time and time again? If you want to be ahead of the competition, and bring in more innovation, then think with a diversity of…
THREE REASONS WHY SEGREGATING GENERATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE IS A BAD IDEA At a recent workshop on women in business, I heard several women from the baby boomer generation complaining that millennial women seemed to have a poor work ethic, and that it was hard to mentor them. They said that younger women were so busy in the internet they…
Is Age Just a Number? Stop Stereotyping Generations Is age just a number? No, and Yes! No, because we all view people, events, situations, etc. from our own reference points, which come from our own experiences. Most of our perceptions are formed by what we experience, see and hear, before we are eighteen. Everyone has their own experiences, and each…
The March on Washington 1963; I was there The 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom is being celebrated this week I’m so glad that I was there to take part in history. My diversity journey began that day. I wish I could say that it was because I saw Martin Luther King, and heard his…
Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Need to Know How to be Diversity and Inclusion Allies At some point in our lives, everyone needs an ally, a person who supports our ideas, encourages us to follow our dreams, or defends us against naysayers. At some point in our lives, we’ve probably all had opportunities to be an ally to another person, and…
Are Holidays and Hair Loss Synonymous? As a stress management trainer and consultant, Simma understands the stresses that are associated with the holidays–from spending time with family to holiday shopping. Read Simma’s article “Tips for Managing Holiday Madness” below to gain insight on how to make your holidays less stressful: 1. GET GIFT-EFFICIENT. Make a list of everyone you need…
Diversity Fast Facts As 2002 draws to a close, take a minute to reflect on your organization’s diversity, its policies toward an inclusive workplace, and what you can do to create an accepting environment. Use these fast facts about diversity to help you gage your progress and identify areas for improvement. 1. Three in 10 people in this country identifies…
How To Break Through Fear in Turbulent Times Fear is becoming all too common in many people’s lives today. In turbulent times, inner voices of fear and self- doubt can surface with an increased vitality and urgency. By focusing on addressing these fears and restoring your inner balance, you can gain the resilience and healthy outlook that will get you…
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