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When Should You Take a Problem to HR?
Harvard Business Review | Octavia Goredema
Toxic workplace cultures can leave employees questioning their values and competence, making them consider leaving their jobs. However, deciding when to involve HR in a toxic situation can be a daunting task. This article offers guidance by presenting three essential questions to help employees assess their options and weigh the pros and cons of approaching HR, ensuring they make an informed decision about addressing workplace toxicity.
Stop Expecting Women of Color to Do Your Emotional Labor at Work: 7 Things to Do Instead
Embrace Change | Cynthia Pong
In celebration of Women's History Month, it's essential to cease expecting women of color in the workplace to carry the burden of emotional labor, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education, and unacknowledged administrative tasks. This article calls for recognition of the systemic barriers women of color face and outlines seven actions organizations can take to genuinely support women of color, including valuing emotional labor, creating a collaborative workplace culture, ensuring DEI work is not siloed, and investing in career development for women of color. It also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging one's own fragility and being open to feedback and growth.
How to Support Black Women in the Workplace
The Bridgespan Group | Ericka Hines, Every Level Leadership
Discover what it takes to foster a truly equitable and inclusive workplace, with a focus on Black women's success. The "Black Women Thriving" study, led by diversity, equity, and inclusion expert Ericka Hines and conducted by Every Level Leadership, delves into the experiences of over 1,400 Black cisgender and transgender women and gender-expansive professionals. This report provides invaluable insights and recommendations to support thriving for Black women in the workplace.
Bully Market
Jamie Fiore Higgins
Jamie Fiore Higgins became one of the few women at the highest ranks of Goldman Sachs. Spurred on by the responsbility she felt to her working-class immigrant family, her account is one filled with shocking stories of harassment and toxicity.
Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace
Daisy Auger-Domínguez
"Inclusion Revolution: The Essential Guide to Dismantling Racial Inequity in the Workplace" by Daisy Auger-Domínguez is a groundbreaking book that provides a step-by-step guide for confronting racial bias in the workplace. As the world grapples with issues of racial inequality, this book offers a roadmap for meaningful change.
Why is authenticity at work so hard? 5 ways to be more authentic
Better Up | Madeline Miles
Authenticity at work requires effort, and it's essential for fostering a thriving workplace culture. Learn why authenticity matters, how to be authentic at work, the benefits it brings, and how leaders can promote it effectively.
Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work
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.
5 Things You Can Do to Encourage Authenticity at Work
ADP | Spark Team
This Black History Month, fostering authenticity at work is vital. Learn five ways to encourage and support a culture of authenticity in the workplace.
Responding When Your Expertise Is Challenged
Harvard Business Review | Deepa Purushothaman
In this video, Deepa Purushothaman, principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, discusses the importance of understanding how you're perceived when your expertise is challenged. She provides insights into effectively responding to such challenges and offers valuable advice on navigating professional situations where your knowledge is questioned.