Recent insights reveal significant shifts in how “diversity, equity, and inclusion” are understood, valued, and even misunderstood across our communities and workplaces. These findings bring to light that while many of us see DEI as essential to fostering respect and belonging, a few misconceptions remain—often rooted in fear of losing meritocracy or concerns about “reverse…
Companies like Amazon are mandating a return to the office, with some requiring five days a week. This marks a significant shift from recent flexible work norms. This shift has sparked concerns about the potential impacts on psychological safety, employee morale, and overall productivity. While pre-pandemic work arrangements might have seemed “normal,” the landscape of…
As DEI practitioners and advocates, we are often at the forefront of challenging conversations and initiatives. The current backlash against DEI only underscores the importance of our work. To continue driving positive change, it’s essential to amplify the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This playbook provides practical strategies to reinforce the value of DEI…
In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, the concept of psychological safety has emerged as a critical component for fostering inclusive, productive, and innovative workplaces. Despite its importance, many organizations remain unprepared to effectively address and sustain psychological safety within their teams. This lack of preparedness can have profound implications, not only on employee well-being but…
As an Inclusive Workplace Consultant and Coach, I often find myself at a crossroads. On one side, organizations seem hesitant to engage with anything related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Resources that once supported learning at all organizational levels have dwindled, and other business aspects have taken priority. On the other side, I receive…
Summary This episode of DEI After 5 features Yarek Kumechko, an advocate in the LBGTQ+ community, sharing his unique story and insights on allyship and creating inclusive environments. Host Sacha Thompson explores what it means to be an ally and accomplice in diversity, equity, and inclusion work. Yarek, originally from Ukraine and now living in…
Summary This episode of DEI After 5 features guest Byron Slosar, CEO and founder of HelloHive. In this episode, we are discussing the importance of using technology to connect with underrepresented talent and humanize the recruitment process. Byron shares insights on his background and mission to make student experiences more meaningful. Tune in for valuable…
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Reed Scull, an associate professor at the College of Education at the University of Wyoming. (You can find our previous work together here.) He mentioned a current doctoral student looking at the principles of universal design as a way to ‘replace’ traditional diversity, equity, and…
Summary In this episode of DEI After Five, Sacha explores the topic of intersectionality and its importance in DEI. Joined by guest Jad Evangelo Nasser, they discuss the global perspective of intersectionality, considering the impacts of globalization and colonization. Jad shares their background and journey into this work. Tune in to gain insights into how…
Summary: In this episode of DEI After Five, host Sacha Thompson discusses the current state of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. With DEI becoming politicized and organizations dismantling their initiatives, the question arises: How do we continue doing the work? Joining Sacha is HR consultant Juan Tavares, who will explore the interconnectedness of DEI and…