There’s good news and bad news in the fight for gender equality in Corporate America. The good news: according to a new Korn Ferry study, the percentage of female executives (identified as vice president and above) has risen considerably in the last five years, from 31 percent in 2016 to 39…...
Combatting Ageism in the Workplace
Since diversity and inclusion took center stage in corporate America, you might think the modern era work environment is becoming an equal place for all. However, have we forgotten about the worker over 50? Unfortunately, ageism in the workplace occurs every day across America, and it is often not recognized and…...
Embracing workplace diversity
Of all the challenges an HR department runs into, diversity tops the list as one of the most discussed and most well-researched…and one of the most misunderstood and anxiety-provoking. Let's start with a simple definition: Workplace diversity is the inclusion of different people in the workplace, and all that entails…...
Job Search Age Discrimination: How to Diminish and Rise Above the Age Hurdle
I'm often asked by executives worried about job search age discrimination how they can get employers to look beyond their age, and see the value of their many years of experience. Are you thinking (and worrying) that you’re sunk because you’re job hunting and over 50? You may be sabotaging…...
6 Career Tips to Overcome Ageism in Today’s Work World
You’ve heard them, the endless quips about getting older — “Age is just a number” or “You’re as old as you think you are.” But as we age, we see a shift, particularly at work. Instead of valuing your experience, some employers or colleagues may question your ability to do…...
How to Be an Inclusive Leader
In our increasingly diverse world, effective leaders need to be knowledgeable and skilled in inclusive leadership. In short, inclusive leadership is about recognizing and accepting the multiple identities of those whom you lead. But the keys to inclusion are not resting on the shoulders of leaders alone. All members of the…...
Executive Mindset: Advice for Women Leaders to Navigate the Glass Ceiling
Discussions of the “glass ceiling,” an invisible barrier to the progression of women (and other underrepresented leaders) from management to the executive ranks, has traditionally focused on discriminatory dynamics. But there’s more to the glass ceiling than discrimination. Executives who make it to the top learn to build an effective…...
Promoting Diversity in Tech – Bringing Awareness to Unconscious Biases
In the span of a mere second, the human brain processes 11 million bits of information. That’s a lot of brain-racking. Or is it? The fact is a microscopic fraction of that volume – 40 bits – courses through our brain consciously. The vast majority of the information is processed…...
Improving Diversity in Remote Work Environment
The pandemic presented significant challenges this past year. Many employees had to live and work at home while socially distanced from close family and friends. Companies also had to adjust by moving to remote work environments to keep employees safe while still responding to issues surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion.…...
Five golden rules for sales success in the new world
For many, it remains unclear what needs to happen to successfully address the selling challenges brought on by Covid-19. To put it bluntly, selling is more competitive than ever and it is now imperative the modern sales team makes use of every tool at their disposal to rebuild their sales…...
Workplace Diversity Through Recruitment
Diverse companies have 19 percent higher revenue, and according to Harvard Business Review, are 70 percent more likely to capture a new market. With diversity hiring a top priority for employers, the first step to building a diverse workforce is straightforward: Hire more diversified candidates. Sounds simple — but sometimes what sounds…...
How to Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Learn how to improve your organization by creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Cultural inclusion starts from the top down. It is imperative that business leaders display inclusive behavior. Ask employees for feedback on how to improve your company's diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Cultural inclusion can improve your…...
7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Learn what companies are doing to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion has never been more important in the workplace than it is right now, and businesses are reviewing their internal processes to see what they can do better. Although many companies have released corporate statements…...
How HR leaders can help women succeed in male-dominated industries
Survival of the fittest favours the dominant group and as the dominant group in many industries, men often experience far more opportunities than women to develop their careers. Every employee needs to know he or she is there on merit, but the survival of the fittest is not a meritocracy.…...
Promoting Diversity and Maintaining an Inclusive Culture
As the spotlight has brightened on racism. In response to recent miscarriages of justice, the emphasis on identifying racism within other aspects of life has also grown. As business leaders, it is vital to stand with the advocacy for change. Although oftentimes difficult, encouraging honest discussions around diversity and inclusivity…...
Working Toward a More Diverse Industry
Mortgage servicing companies and related businesses have worked to offer better diversity in their companies for many years, but those efforts came into even more focus in 2020 following months of protests and a renewed societal focus on questions of equality and how to move past lingering legacies of racism. The diversity movement strives to eliminate the glass ceiling minorities…...
