Respectability Politics at Work: When “Professionalism” Becomes a Gatekeeping Tool (and What to Do About It) “Be more polished.” “That wasn’t the right tone.” “Try to sound more like an executive.” These phrases can look like ordinary workplace coaching until you...
In my recent post on Inclusion-by-Design, I discussed the “quiet shift,” namely, the movement away from performative awareness and toward embedding equity, including considerations for neurodiverse employees, into the very architecture of our...
In today’s constantly evolving professional landscape, the conversation around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is reaching a critical inflection point. We are moving away from the era of “performative awareness,” which is often characterized by...
In today’s dynamic workplaces, the conversation around Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is expanding beyond representation metrics. Forward-thinking organizations recognize that a truly inclusive environment must also prioritize the mental health and...
The discouraging headlines in many countries demonstrate just how interconnected our organizations are. It’s now clearer that the business landscape is increasingly global, with supply chains and teams often spanning multiple countries and cultures. In some...
By now, you’re probably familiar with the term “microaggressions,” those subtle yet hurtful digs or assumptions directed at members of traditionally marginalized groups. They creep into some of our daily interactions, regardless of our background or job level,...
