“To be a great leader, you have to genuinely care about your people.” My former boss at Prudential told me that years ago. She was wrong. And so is … Read more
Oh No! Not Another “Conversation” About Race!
Not long after the social-justice uprising following the death of George Floyd, I was on a video call with a group of leaders inspired to dismantle racism … Read more
Smart Interview Questions That Are Actually Stupid
How many times have you really thought about the interview questions you use at your company? And not just the questions but the answers you seek? For … Read more
Diversity & Inclusion Is Failing Us…Because We’re Failing at Diversity and Inclusi…
How many years have we been doing diversity and inclusion work? In the mid-1960s, Xerox CEO Joseph Wilson created the Xerox National Black Employees … Read more
Your Employees Who Refuse to Wear Masks — Now What?
You’ve probably seen the YouTube clips. People who refuse to wear masks in public getting into arguments, fights, and all sorts of foolishness. But … Read more
Stop Treating Diversity Training Like an Antibiotic
As widespread attention is centered upon the quest for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizations are realizing that they must change the … Read more
Americans Need a Meeting to See How Their Meeting Culture Compares to Europe’s
Meeting culture varies drastically based on where you live and is heavily influenced by cultural norms and organizational practices. According to Doodle’s … Read more
5 Creative COVID-Proof Ways to Address Employee Wellbeing
Numerous companies are taking extra steps to support their employees’ mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are offering greater flexibility, providing … Read more
Stop Treating Contingent Workers Like…Contingent Workers
To manage the challenges of a major recession, companies often rely on the flexibility and skills of an external workforce — contingent workers, … Read more
The Collision Theory of Employee Resource Groups
Diversity and inclusion was always important, but now it’s hot, meaning that people are paying attention to it like never before. Senior executives … Read more