How to avoid the internal bias trap
Biases get in the way of hiring diverse people. Biases get in the way of creating a truly inclusive work environment. Biases get in the way of making sound decisions. Every single person has biases. I am no exception. Neither are you. The best way to avoid the pitfalls of …
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Diversity Is Good For Business…And Yet, A Seat At The Table Is Illusive
On April 1st a judge struck down California’s corporate diversity mandate. The 2020 law required publicly-traded corporations headquartered in the state to have at least one board member from an underrepresented community seated by the end of 2021, and minimum representation in relation to the overall board size by the …
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging…Let’s chat.
Part of making the world a little bit better is intentionally creating a workplace culture that nurtures your workforce. People who feel valued and validated in their work show up in a different way both inside and outside of their organizations. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are words that get …
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Diversifying Boardrooms
PricewaterhouseCoopers conducts an annual survey of corporate directors, including questions on diversity and equity in the boardroom. In their 2020 survey they found that: 94% of respondents agreed that diversity of people brings a diversity of perspective to the table 85% believed that diversity appeals to investors Almost three-quarters of …
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