Although microaggressions are subtle, they can prevent people from bringing their whole selves to work. Therefore, leaders have to address them as they are not just jokes anymore. Any comment or action that invalidates a person or discriminates against a person/group is known as micro-aggressions. Here are some examples of microaggressions: “Have you dressed up

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace have undergone a paradigm shift over the past few decades. With more organizations recognizing the importance of pursuing DEI as a strategy for the future, the same thought is slowly permeating educational institutions. Earlier DEI initiatives were seen as an aspect to enhance the goodwill of an

“Contrary to the assumption that language merely reflects social patterns such as sex and gender role stereotypes, research in linguistics and social psychology has shown that these are in fact facilitated and reinforced by language.” —Marlis Hellinger in Language and Power. Gender inclusive language, also known as non-sexist language, is an important aspect of Inclusive

I took a career break to take care of my then newborn twins. And now, I am willing to restart my career. Last year, I felt the same, so I attended an interview with a well-known company. But after going through my resume, they informed me that my career break is a hindrance and they

In contrast with the past days of endless seminars and training – both classroom and virtual, gamification is quickly becoming one of the biggest trends in corporate training and e-learning. With elements incorporated to engage different categories of employees, gamification can boost diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Employees are looking for more upskilling opportunities that

We are planning a program to identify fast trackers for building a healthy leadership pipeline. The idea is to provide them with ample growth opportunities to fuel their aspiration and potential. We want to get it right and not bruise egos or create misunderstandings. I would like your guidance on the points to be kept

Do long work hours translate into efficient work? Is not taking a day off an example of dedication? If leaders factor in either as a measure of good performance, it points out the need to reassess reward systems, where productivity doesn’t get quantified by the number of working hours. Take the case of Rita, a

To begin with, I have to confess I am a huge fan of artificial intelligence (AI). I have not been a technologically-oriented person myself. I have embraced machine learning and aspects of computer intelligence to enhance my efficiency both professionally and personally. However, despite the technology around me, as a recruiter, I find myself doing

In recent years, organizations, corporate leaders, and DEI consultants are vouching for a new form of workplace diversity. Diversity of thought, where different points of view are harnessed for best outcomes, is touted to be the future of the workplace. What is it exactly? Different people think in different ways. As the term implies, it

Today’s workforce comprises multiple generations, and each generation has varied work habits, expectations, and communication styles. Implementing strategies to optimize the workforce will reap benefits for the organizations. But it is important to understand what works and what doesn’t. What is a multigenerational workforce? A workforce that comprises people from several generations is multigenerational. Research