In her article, Diversity Fatigue - What it is and Why it Matters, Valorie Walden, Director of Integrated Human Capital Services, defines microaggressions as "those...
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DEI and the Public Sector
Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are becoming a focus for employers, and the public sector is no different. Still, any municipality, county, state, or...
Words Matter: Gender-Coded Language in Job Ads
Employers generally recognize the importance and good business sense of a diverse workforce. Sometimes the best intentions can be derailed using language that unwittingly encourages...
Opening the Door to Pay Transparency – Even When Not Required
Historically, it has been a social taboo within American workplaces to discuss wage rates and compensation approaches. Employers are often reluctant to disclose employee pay...
Pay Equity in Colorado: It’s Not Too Late
The New Year is right around the corner, and although employers have been grappling with the pandemic and a new way of doing business, some...
Are We There Yet? Take Time for a Temperature Check on Your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
Like many across the country, suppose your organization responded to the events that sparked a social justice movement this spring by making a statement about...
Strategies to Improve Diversity Recruiting
Often, diversity recruiting rises to the top of the list for organizations implementing, formalizing, or expanding a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plan. Recruiting, of...
Public Sector Dress Codes and the Constitution
One of my colleagues, Allison Moore, wrote a great article about neutral messaging policies in the private sector, and it has proved to be prescient....
The Retirement Race Gap
The earnings and wealth gaps between whites and minorities are enormous, according to numerous sources, including SHRM and the Center for Retirement Research at Boston...
Reducing Interview Bias Through Structured Interviews
Workplace diversity helps strengthen organizations and make them more successful. Reducing interview bias is an essential step in achieving a more diverse workforce. Many managers take...