In recent years, styles of leadership have been analyzed and reformed as those in authority begin to recognize the benefits of bucking the status quo. One of these styles is inclusive leadership. Inclusive leadership is an approach that has gained popularity for the positive impact it has on leaders, employees, and organizations alike.  Are you curious… Read more »

A toxic work culture creates a vicious cycle that saps organizational productivity. Companies affected by a toxic environment lack a safe space for team members to express themselves and do their best work. Word travels fast in the digital age, and toxic workplaces and negative industry reputations could significantly harm shareholder trust.  From an operational… Read more »

“What is authentic diversity?” is a question that could pop up during your talent acquisition campaigns. Attracting diverse talent when filling vacancies is essential, but how do you ensure its authenticity? Eco-friendly companies faced trouble with greenwashing complaints, and a similar backlash could also result from diversity in hiring without sincerity.  At its core, a… Read more »

DEI initiatives are often complex and difficult to manage for many reasons. These factors range from shifting organizational demands to changing employee expectations and political changes. Yet, DEI remains vital in organizational success in the diverse and connected digital era.  A company’s greatest asset, its talent, has also warmed up to the importance of DEI…. Read more »

Gender parity remains a feat for many organizations, considering the issue’s deep-rooted origins. Cultural norms where women focused on child-caring and family-based roles resulted in limited access to education and professional representation. These inherent stereotypes and biases resulting in the gender divide have proven hard to reverse, even in the fast-paced digital age of technology… Read more »

The BIPOC acronym has exploded in social media and in news stories. But, what does it mean? Also, why is it one of the hottest (and controversial) words in diversity? Questions about the BIPOC Acronym In this post, we will answer some of the most-searched-for questions and phrases around the BIPOC acronym including: “BIPOC meaning”… Read more »

An estimated 27% of Americans face some form of disability that requires unique care, treatments, and lifestyle considerations. The demographic also represents a considerable size of talented hires that companies miss out on due to ableism. Adding to the challenge is that 42% of candidates reject job offers in response to poor interview experiences.  By… Read more »

Racial bias in hiring and recruitment is still alive in many organizations. For instance, a study by the National Bureau of Research showed that job applicants with distinctively Black names are about 10% less likely to get contacted for interviews regardless of their skills, experience, and education level. So, racial bias in hiring is still… Read more »

Looking for resources to help you diversify your hiring pipeline? Here are the best 8 diversity recruiting websites to support those efforts. We also list some extra DEI tools and job boards at the bottom. Enjoy! Ongig’s Free D&I Articles & Reports When I think of diversity recruiting websites, one thing that comes to mind… Read more »

Building an inclusive workforce isn’t easy. Therefore, you have to develop a DEI strategy to ensure you’re hiring inclusively and convince your leaders of the importance of DEIB. You must also be able to track your diversity goals to know your progress. So this is where diversity and inclusion software comes in. Diversity and inclusion… Read more »