Moving Beyond Diversity Toward Racial Equity
As anti-racism protests sweep the United States, it’s clear that returning to “business as usual” will not be good for business. And yet while it’s clear current corporate diversity efforts are lacking, business leaders (particularly white ones) aren’t sure what next steps to take.
Race and the workplace: 7 steps to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees
Diversity and inclusion are fast becoming a key priority for many businesses. However, there’s still little progress made.
Why Did Darker and Lighter Human Skin Colors Evolve?
Humanity’s color gradient probably has little to do with sunburn.
Racial Inclusion: What Your Black Employees Really Need You To Know
There's lots going on and with organizations moving forward with conversations around race, how many are articulating inclusion in an authentic way?
Let’s Talk About Racial Microaggressions In The Workplace
If we are to address racism in the workplace, we need to discuss racial microaggressions — something that businesses rarely address.
Opinion: Here's how to combat unconscious racial bias at work
The following story was shared anonymously by a woman recalling the early stage of her career when she worked in the headquarters of a U.S.-based implementer. This story is featured as part of the ongoing Women Working in Global Development Campaign, through a partnership between Devex and Quantum Impact.
The Next Generation of Staffing: Challenges of Racial Bias in the Workplace
During unprecedented times of racial discord, a portion of the population is feeling a tsunami of emotions. Given recent events in the US and protests rising around the world, the time is right to talk about racial inequality at work.
Racial discrimination examples
Everybody knows it's against the law to discriminate against an employee because of their race
Black Is the New Black: An African-American Entrepreneur's Manifesto
While this article centers around the African-American perspective, since that is my experience, I believe the same considerations can be applied to any group looking to break barriers in business.
How Businesses Can Recruit and Develop More Young People of Color
Just as companies are increasingly sharing the diversity numbers of their full-time employees, they need to examine the demographics of their internship cohorts and establish diversity goals.
It Doesn't Take a Rocket Scientist to Solve the Racism Problem in Business
I just happen to be one, and the solution is simple: Let us breathe.
Racial inclusion and racial diversity: How they compare and diverge across cities
A city that is racially diverse is not necessarily inclusive, just as a city that is racially inclusive might not have much racial diversity.
Racial equality remains unfinished for workplaces
For all the good intentions raised by corporations after George Floyd was killed in May, Black employees do not feel any more welcome at work. Two recent studies, reported by Axios, cite the challenges Black employees feel.
People of Colour in Canada: Quick Take
The term “visible minorities” is widely used in Canada.
How Should You Be Talking With Employees About Racism?
Diversity and inclusion experts weigh in. One throughline: It's better to grapple with the issue openly than say nothing because you're afraid of getting it wrong.
Europeans invented the concept of race as we know it
What do you think of when you hear the word “ghetto?” If you’re like most people, you envision black and Latino urban areas.
How This Tech CEO Is Leading His Company Through Racial Unrest
He founded Holler to help people communicate with empathy. Now, the world needs that kind of thinking more than ever.
Debunking the Myths of Racial Equity: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
A culture of belonging in the company is nice but what matters is guaranteeing parity in income and equity for Black, Latinos and women team members.
Why Do Boards Have So Few Black Directors?
A study of boards in the U.S. reveals the barriers blocking Black directors and suggests a way forward. Barriers include recruitment, onboarding, access to board leadership roles, and board dynamics in which Black directors — and women in particular — report that their contributions are ignored or undermined.
The Cost of Deciding When to Be the Loud Black One at Work
People of color pay a price for speaking up against bias in the office—and for staying silent.