Harvard Business Review | Ruchika Tulshyan

Colorism, a deeply ingrained bias, adversely affects the lives and careers of darker-skinned women globally, perpetuating the legacy of colonialism and white dominance. This article sheds light on the importance of inclusive leadership in addressing colorism in the workplace, offering three strategies to disrupt this insidious bias. Leaders must recognize how colorism can manifest within diverse teams, including among individuals of the same community but with varying skin tones, to foster greater inclusion.

Glamour | Stefanie O'Connell Rodriguez

While the "ambition gap" theory suggests that gender inequalities in the workplace stem from women's lower ambition levels, research indicates that women initially enter the workforce with equal or higher ambition than men. However, they are often penalized for acting on their ambitions, resulting in social, professional, and financial costs. This phenomenon, referred to as the "ambition penalty," affects various aspects, including pay negotiations and perceptions of confidence and ambition, particularly impacting women of color. Challenging this narrative is essential to addressing gender inequalities in pay, wealth, and leadership.

Harvard Business Review | Hira Ali

Women of color often grapple with unique challenges in the workplace, including stereotypes, biases, isolation, and stress. This article explores the concept of "stereotype threat" and how it affects women of color. It provides three effective strategies to help women of color navigate workplace biases, overcome obstacles, and thrive in their careers.

Ruchika Tulshyan

"Inclusion on Purpose" by Ruchika Tulshyan is a vital guide for organizations looking to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Tulshyan emphasizes that true inclusion requires awareness, intention, and ongoing effort. Centering the workplace experiences of women of color, this book reveals the intersection of gender and racial bias and offers best practices for promoting DEI. With actionable insights, this book empowers leaders and organizations to create more inclusive and equitable workplaces.

Harvard Business Review | Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey

Many women grapple with feeling like outsiders at work due to systemic bias and exclusion, often diagnosed as "imposter syndrome." This diagnosis pathologized a common workplace feeling, neglecting the impact of systemic racism, classism, xenophobia, and other biases. To address imposter syndrome, the solution lies in creating inclusive environments that embrace diverse leadership styles and racial, ethnic, and gender identities as equally professional.

Stanford Social Innocation Review | Aysa Gray

Discover how white supremacy culture influences and defines workplace professionalism standards, impacting hiring, promotions, and overall work experiences. Learn about the origins of biased professionalism and ways to challenge and change these standards for a more inclusive workplace.