equity

Breaking Barriers: Implementing a Gender Equity Program

Gender equity is a compelling and transformative notion that drives society towards fair and equitable treatment of all genders. It goes beyond merely advocating for sameness, but rather for recognizing and addressing distinct and diverse female and male needs. This is underpinned by the understanding that a society where every individual, regardless of their gender, has equal opportunities and resources is more likely to flourish than a society where gender biases prevail.

Implementing a gender equity program helps to eradicate harmful stereotypes, biases, and discriminatory practices that have kept women and men boxed into specific roles. The Melinda Gates Foundation, through their gender equality division, stands out as a significant advocate in this arena, proving that an equitable society can indeed be a reality.

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?

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#EmbraceEquity: Women's History Month Recap

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It’s always a bittersweet wrap up to Women’s History Month in March and all of the celebration and intentional work that is initiated around International Women’s Day.

We had a great month, working with past clients like Givaudan and the KaoNow women’s network as well as new clients NRG and Gerdau who selected our special IWD program, Practicing Equity. 

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#EmbraceEquity: International Women’s Day 2023

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2023 is all about equity—the quality of being “fair.” This year’s International Women’s Day theme, #EmbraceEquity, encourages everyone to “do their part in creating a fair and equal world within their sphere of influence.” We believe that the process of equity can only truly begin once we’ve taken a look inward through the lens of equity. What biases have we internalized and how do they hold us back? How can we define our own unique needs and seek support to satisfy each one? From there, we are better equipped to model equity as a process and advocate for others through allyship. When we are first fair to ourselves, we can challenge inequities in our workplaces and beyond—breaking down bias and moving toward equal.

The Future of Work is Flexible. Let’s Ensure it’s Equitable, Too

In December 2020, Mercer released their final survey in a series designed to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace. It asked the question, “How are companies addressing flexibility, inclusivity, and the continued impact of the pandemic?”

The data on flexible working is clear, but while it shows that employers are more focused on inclusion than ever before, culture changes aren’t happening. We have the opportunity to form flexible work practices focused on being inclusive from this point forward.

COVID-19 Impact on Diversity & Inclusion

Since we often work with Diversity & Inclusion leaders within organizations, we were curious about the impact COVID-19 has had on the roles and responsibilities for these leaders and their plans for the rest of the year. In connecting with our network, we identified a couple themes and how to address each one.