Working with family members can be wonderful, but it takes a lot of work and the willingness to be flexible. David and Hiromi Vardy have owned O ChamŽ, in Berkeley, Calif., for 10 years. David is the chef and Hiromi runs the front of the house. They enjoy working together. “With all the hours we put in the restaurant, we…
Martin Luther King’s birthday is important to our work in diversity and inclusion today. It’s important because of who Martin Luther King was, the work he did for civil rights, the impact his work had, and the legacy he left. He and the thousands of other people that marched with him believed that all people should have the opportunity to…
–> Ever since we published articles about diversity during the holidays, we have been getting questions asking for more information in specific areas. We decided to share three of the most common questions along with our answers. We hope our answers will help you in your professional and personal relationships with people who are different than you. Q1. Aren’t you…
Here are a few ways employers can do to celebrate diversity, make their workplaces more inclusive during the holidays, and increase employee participation at work: – Make sure your Holiday party isn’t a Christmas party in disguise. Decorations and food should be general, and non-specific to any religion. – Consider having a New Year’s Party instead of a Holiday party….
Three Ways to Appreciate Diversity and Be Inclusive This Holiday Season Learn about other celebrations. Be aware that everyone doesn’t celebrate the same holidays or celebrate the same holidays, the same way. If you appreciate this diversity, then take the time do some research, and learn about the different holidays, what they mean and the diverse ways they are celebrated….
I’ve found ten key ways to raise your Cultural IQ. Here are the first five. 1- Decide to be curious and interested in learning about other cultures, and really understanding diversity in new ways. This means you’re willing to take a risk, observe other people’s behaviors and ask questions in appropriate ways. If you’re not interested or willing to view…
What does it take for a homophobic Christian to shed their bigotry and fear, and see LGBT people not only as humans but to support their quest for equality? For Timothy Kurek it took living his life as a gay man for a year, to go from believing being gay is a sin, to believing that being a good Christian…
Watch us on KOFY and my segment- “The Inclusionist” with Michelle Meow- Swirl producerWe’re excited to host the marathon and our own special. Swirl debuts the first ever SWIRL TV show on KOFY ch. 13/20 this Saturday. Catch us from 6-10pm hosting the “Gimme a Break” marathon and then at 10pm, the National Coming Out Day special: SF Health Commissioner…
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 who have made statements deemed offensive, there is the growing understanding…
You’ve volunteered for a project where you can use your unique skills, talents, and experiences to add value to your company. You’re thinking strategically, and more people are taking notice. Let’s talk about what you can do to leverage your work on this project even more. If your project involves senior leaders from your department, don’t let your brilliance get…
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