Unconscious Bias—Then and Now
One of the truisms about I&D (inclusion and diversity) work, now more commonly referred to as DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion), is that a key driver of inequity in work settings is exhibited not so much by conscious affronts, but by unconscious bias that leads to actions and behaviors that can become both pervasive and damaging—to employees and customers. Yes, there are bigots and sexists everywhere. In most organizations, though, by and large the focus is on the bottom
Employee Resource Groups: Providing an Outlet for Sensitive Discussions
The U.S. has been faced with multiple major developments in recent days: the disastrous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and subsequent Taliban takeover, and the implementation in Texas of a restrictive anti-abortion measureand the subsequent 5-4 decision of the Supreme Court to leave that law in place, at least for now. Employees Need Outlets for Feelings About Critical Issues For women in particular, these events can be stressful and troubling, leaving observers feeling anx
