When we talk about conflict resolution and difficult conversations, our cultural preferences show up even when we are not aware of them. Here’s the important thing: whether someone tends to choose open confrontation or seeks harmony, the intention and values behind this choice are usually positive.
Are you interested in the topic of diversity and inclusion? More and more speakers and authors have talked about being inclusive and diverse in our personal and professional lives in recent years. There are many insightful videos, workshops, and books covering gender bias, ageism, and much more. If you want to get deep into the topic, check out the list of the top eight books about diversity and inclusion worth reading.
Companies with smart leaders recognize this and are investing in various ways to establish equity and have truly functional D&I strategies. One very effective way to approach equity can be through employee mentoring. In the points below, we’ve gathered some of the key benefits of having mentoring in your company and how it can boost your D&I strategy.
How does an accomplished female leader view diversity and inclusion? What helped her personally to assert herself and climb the career ladder? In which areas does she think that companies can do better, and in which aspects is the sometimes underestimated Central and Eastern Europe region already doing better than others? We sat down with Ursa Pejovnik, SMB and Inside Sales Director for the CERTA region at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, to discuss these topics and many more.
Are you a female professional in London and feel that you could benefit from more D&I efforts? Here’s a list of 7 companies who are helping London women reach their full potential, achieve their goals and land their dream jobs.
The month of June is also known as Pride Month among the LGBT+ community worldwide. It is a month celebrating the freedom, equity, and joy of life. Most companies, non-profit organizations, and entrepreneurs are finding ways and possibilities to be inclusive and diverse in every single way, creating an equal environment for their employees.
Last year about one in three executives said Diversity, Equity, Inclusion was their top five business priority (by McKinsey). However, even before the pandemic, its progress in the workplace as a whole had been slow down and most of the companies reported they had a struggle to implement their initiatives.
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