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Why You Don’t Need Unconscious Bias Training and What to do Instead

Yes, you read that correctly – you and your organisation do not need unconscious bias training. Now, I know that unconscious bias training is one of the biggest buzzwords in the diversity and inclusion training programs space at the moment. A decade ago, ‘best practice’ suggested that this training would help address gender balance and other diversity challenges. Although there wasn’t much evidence to show that it worked, frankly, there … Read More

Why is Inclusion Important and Other Frequently Asked Questions

If you are a leader and you’re wondering ‘why is inclusion important’ then I want to take my hat off to you because you are taking a step in the right direction towards increasing inclusion within your workplace. Creating an inclusive environment is one of the number one priorities of leaders the world over. There are a couple of problems though. … Read More

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How to Create an Inclusive Environment: 6 Essential Tips for Every Leader

For forward-thinking and dynamic organisational leaders, creating an inclusive environment is essential to ensuring every employee feels welcomed. The research tells us time and time again that creating a sense of belonging is imperative if you want to: Leverage the benefits of diversity Encourage innovation Ensure psychological safety Impact the bottom line Engage your employees Increase productivity Develop … Read More

What is Inclusion in the Workplace and How to Implement it?

If you have recently found yourself asking ‘What is inclusion in the workplace?’ and are unsure how to implement it, this is a must-read article. In it we provide leadership coaching advice and tips on how to ensure your workplace is more inclusive. A strong inclusion strategy can help your organisation attract top talent and drive innovative results. And … Read More

The Dimensions of Diversity Through an Inclusive Lens

Just as there are many different social stereotypes in the world, there are many dimensions of diversity and difference. And of course, they are all prevalent in the workplace. There is a growing trend, backed by research and insights, within the diversity and inclusion space to move away from focusing on types of difference in situ or the ‘traditional’ dimensions of diversity. Why? Because it doesn’t really matter … Read More

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Finding the Right Mentoring Programs for Your Organisation

If you’re researching mentoring programs for your organisation then I want to say a huge congratulations! You’ve realised that mentoring programs have many benefits for employees. And you’re about to help others to make exciting contributions as professionals. Both mentors and mentees are going to experience the ripple effect. It’s exciting stuff! There are many coaching & mentoring programs available, so it’s important that you choose the right one. We are huge advocates of inclusion … Read More

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Male Allies Challenge 5: Men Feel Blamed

In our gender diversity challenge one of the findings was that men feel blamed. Many men feel they have been tarred with the same wire brush courtesy of the feminist movement and that women lump them together in one pile. This puts men automatically on the defensive. Every time they hear the words “male dominated” … Read More

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Male Allies Challenge 4: Men Perceive Reverse Discrimination

When it comes to this challenge – men perceive reverse discrimination – men say: I see some job ads and just think that men need not apply; I think the best candidate should get the job, not the best woman candidate but that doesn’t seem to be the way the world works these days. I saw a woman … Read More

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Male Allies Challenge 3: Men Fear Being Accused of Harassment

One of our findings from our research surrounding gender diversity is that men fear being accused of harassment. Men say: I won’t even go to lunch with a woman anymore; Do I ask her out for dinner when we are working late? No way! I am even worried when I am alone in a lift with … Read More

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Male Allies Challenge 2: Men Feel Confused in the Workplace

In our latest series on gender diversity and male allies challenges, we found that men feel confused in the workplace when to interacting with women. Men say: I wish I knew the ground rules with women; do I call you women? Ladies? Girls? Guys? Do I pull out the chair for a woman or don’t … Read More