D&I Weekly News Round Up: Special Edition – Best of 2021
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Genre
In September, LeanIn.Org and McKinsey published the last Women at work report, by interviewing 65,000 employees from more than 400 organizations. While there have been positive developments regarding the representation of women – the pandemic is wreaking havoc, and more and more women are now considering reducing their careers and are experiencing burnout.
Bias
Many companies are planning or have already implemented hybrid configurations, offering employees more flexible working options. But with this, some people will have less real time with each other which could lead to accidental favoritism due to the so called proximity bias. Interesting item!
Another great The way we work TED is worth it watching – this time from Kim Scott and Trier Bryant on “How to reduce stigma in your workplaceâ.
Race
“Widen the screenâIs a powerful short film from the consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble. The campaign aims to confront racial stereotypes and increase the representation of blacks in the media – please look!
LGBTQ +
50 years ago, Norway decriminalized homosexuality – and to celebrate, the Norwegian Postal Service Posten published this new advertising “When Harry Met Santa Claus“(with subtitles).
“Not a second more», An exhibition in New York, presents 12 LGBTQ + seniors and their lives. Very touching interviews please look!
Well-being
Good item from Dawn Klinghoffer, Microsoftresponsible for people analysis, on well-being. In 2020, Microsoft saw a significant drop in employee satisfaction with work-life balanceSo they looked at the data and came back with some interesting conclusions and advice.
Inclusion
Micro-affirmations are small acts where we recognize the identity and values ââof another person. It is good item with examples of micro-affirmations that take a few seconds to make – but can have a great impact on workplace culture and foster inclusion.
Christine against work is a great YouTube series from HBR. In this episode, Christine discusses hybrid meetings and how to make sure everyone is included. Please look!
Racial prejudice
Racial prejudice in medicine still a huge challenge, but medical student and content creator Joel bervell use successfully social media at educate people. (You can follow him on TikTok or Instagram.)
Accountability
Amber Hiking is an American civil rights activist. In this The way we work TED talk she talks about the importance of “lift others up as you climbâ. Please look!
Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. look this TED conversation with motivational speaker and leadership expert Simon sinek on his own management experience mental health issues during the pandemic.
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