In my last post, I explained Why Your Organization Needs a BIPOC Mentorship Program. We covered how a more diverse leadership team is a stronger team and how organizations who hire outside of the old-boys’ network will attract a larger pool of young, talented,...
We’re at an interesting point in time when it comes to leadership and leadership development in the workplace – and some progressive organizations are now contemplating BIPOC mentorship programs. On one hand, we have a strong and growing cohort of millennials in...
Allyship: Part Two In my last post, I introduced the concept of allyship. Being an ally means using one’s privilege to act, and not merely saying the right things. Allyship Can be Hard Authentic allyship takes courage. To be a true ally requires doing the...
Since the social justice protests started in summer 2020, much has been said and written about being an ally in the ongoing struggles against systemic discrimination within the modern workplace. Although the problems facing Black, Indigenous, and people of colour...
“Hiring for fit” usually means hiring employees who are a good match for organizational culture. In other words, hiring new people who should be able to blend right in. But is “hiring for fit” really a good practice? As a Work and Business Psychologist, I...
