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…
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…
Are You Wasting Your Money on Diversity Training? by Simma Lieberman If you are planning to spend money on diversity training, WAIT! You may be wasting your money if you haven’t done any foundation building. If diversity and inclusion are not first integrated into your business strategy, very little will change just by holding one or two day training classes….
Traits of a Diverse Organization What does it mean to be a diverse organization? Consider the following: Diverse organizations recognize that: – A diverse organization’s culture is based on inclusion and not just on representation. – Diversity is a mindset, a continuous process and a way of doing business—not a one day program or two hour training. – Diversity is…
Appreciating Diversity During the Holidays: It’s about more than just a simple “Happy Holidays” greeting card. By Kate Berardo and Simma Lieberman Guess who’s not celebrating Christmas this year? Millions of people in the US. That’s right. Tens of millions of Americans don’t celebrate Christmas religiously, either as followers of non-Christian religions (Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews) or as individuals with…
Simma’s Holiday Diversity Q&A By Simma Lieberman Q: Aren’t you being too politically correct when you tell us to not have a Christmas party? That’s a time when we get to socialize and feel good. A: We have never said don’t have a Christmas party at your house. We are speaking about the work environment where you have many…
How to Go From Eggshell Walking to Multicultural Festivity MakingBy Simma LiebermanMany people feel they walk on eggshells around the holidays, always trying to watch out for and not say the wrong thing to the wrong person. This is one approach to the holidays. Simma wraps up this newsletter and this year with tips for another approach to Holiday Diversity….
Are Your Employees Sending Their Robot Surrogates to Work? Several years ago, we conducted an organizational assessment for the president of a mid-size company who wanted to build a more diverse workforce. As a result of the assessment, we helped his executive team revamp their recruiting and hiring strategy to be more inclusive, and increase diversity amongst their new hires….
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