Do you know what your diversity and inclusion strategy is actually costing your organisation? Can you track spend and ROI effectively? According to a Forbes article: Organisations spend about $8 billion per year on diversity and inculsion training with little to show for their efforts. The swamp seems muddier than ever. The hidden costs of … Read More
A strong strategy to support cultural inclusiveness is needed by organisations now more than ever. We have been welcomed into our colleagues’ homes. We have pivoted quickly to more inclusive work practices. How now do we bring these practices with us to our new normal? How do we ensure we don’t revert to habit? How do we maintain a sense … Read More
When it comes to leading a team that displays characteristics of an inclusive workplace, leaders are confused. There are so many theories on the best type of leadership and the best type of measures. Which one should they pick? Let’s explore what it means to be inclusive, the benefits around, and the characteristics of an inclusive … Read More
Let’s talk about career sponsorship. Career sponsorship is a long-term, hands-on commitment to encouraging, fighting for and creating advancement opportunities for high-potential individuals. The Sponsor Effect, a research report published by the Center for Work-Life Policy notes that men are more likely than women to have sponsors throughout their career. As a result, they are likely to receive more promotions and career opportunities. By contrast, women often … Read More
I’m sorry to be the one to break it to you, but it’s highly unlikely that you are a very inclusive leader. And you need to go on a journey to understand what that means and where you may have shortfalls. I’m here to start you off on the right foot… It’s the trend for … Read More
I know times are tough and creating an inclusive culture may not be on the agenda for many organisations. Most are in the mode of restructure after restructure and redundancies. And there is constant pressure to meet budgets and make more money. It’s worth mentioning, though we won’t spend a lot of time covering it, … Read More
Inclusive structured workplace mentoring means you don’t have to rely on ‘chemistry’ for success OR excellent mentoring skills, experience and training. Meaning what? The relationship can’t fall flat! Structured inclusive mentoring provides consistent results It also means that you have a consistent approach for all mentors and mentees. This increases the chances of overall success … Read More
In this article I’d like to explore the impact of Covid and inclusive workplace practices. Our world has been turned upside down. Uncertainty exists in our organisations and our personal lives. NEVER has there been a time when it is more urgent for organisations to leverage the voices of all of their people. Across genders, generations, cultures, … Read More
Diversity councils comprised of employee representatives from throughout the business are often not as productive as we think! I have established a number of diversity councils over the years. I have also been the ‘external’ helping to support and guide these councils. Twelve years ago, ‘best practice’ for diversity councils involved gathering a bunch of … Read More