Every year, International Women's Day (IWD) provides the perfect platform for organizations to highlight the importance of gender equality in every corner of society. As we approach the next IWD, the challenge becomes how to design and implement gender equality programming that is not only aligned with the spirit of the celebration but also effective in achieving our collective goal. We're offering insights into the profound significance of gender equality programming and, importantly, strategies to streamline your planned activities for the International Women's Day. You will learn how to define gender equality, recognize women's achievements, and use available technological resources to enhance your initiatives.
Authority Magazine Interview: Why Diversity is Good for Business
As a part of Authority Magazine’s series about “How Diversity Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line,” I was interviewed and tackled some big questions like:
Can you articulate to our readers five ways that increased diversity can help a company’s bottom line?
What advice would you give to other business leaders to help their employees to thrive?
What advice would you give to other business leaders about how to manage a large team?
Understanding the Concept of Gender Inclusion: Everything You Need to Know
As the call for social equality strengthens, understanding gender inclusion has become more essential than ever. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the concept of gender inclusion, its significance in today's global society, and the ways it impacts various aspects of our lives - from socio-economic scenarios to mental wellness. We also address common myths, review the role of technological advancements in promoting gender inclusion, and document successful case studies, highlighting individuals and policies that have marked crucial milestones in this journey. While we have a long way to go, embracing gender inclusion can make our world fairer and more humane, a place where everyone has their own space and respect.
Women in the Workplace 2021
In anticipation of the 2021 Women in the Workplace report, which was published in September, I was prepared for more bad news. Specifically I was preparing myself for a dramatic reduction in the representation of women in the corporate pipeline. After all, millions of women have left the workforce since the start of the pandemic. However, this year I was also surprised—more positively—to find that representation of women was still able to improve despite the challenges the pandemic has brought.
Fostering an Inclusive, Equitable Environment During COVID-19
Managing inclusion efforts, or simply being inclusive in managing your team or engaging with your colleagues, has most likely shifted to the lower end of your consciousness and priority during this season. However, many employees who are working from home for the first time are struggling now more than they ever did in a traditional work environment, and need support more than ever.
Case Study: Thompson Hine
Case Study: Brighton Center, Inc.
We were thrilled to be welcomed back to Brighton Center to present an Uncovering Unconscious Bias training to staff across multiple offices and departments. In the two hour training, we introduced the concept of implicit bias and assessed our own. We explored the impact of bias on our relationships with others, as well as discussed situations where we are more prone to experiencing it.
Case Study: Xavier Women of Excellence Conference
This year the topic was Addressing and Elevating Gender Issues, where we provided a picture of the current landscape of gender inequity in the workplace thanks to amazing current research. From there, we focused in on pain points that participants had identified in a survey before coming, and worked through the root causes, symptoms, and solutions to specific gender-based problems.
Case Study: Clark Schaeffer Hacket
This month, we returned to dig deeper into the concept of bias with the Advancing Women in Leadership initiative. Our goal with this workshop was not only provide a thorough understanding of what bias is and how we can recognize it, but also to explore how small moments of bias can have a tremendous impact on a woman's career throughout a lifetime.