Posts Tagged ‘gender’
Men: It’s Time to Step Up as Allies and Advocates for Equality
An Invitation to Other Fathers to Be Advocates For Equality at Work As we approach Father’s Day, I’m encouraging more men to step up as allies and advocates for gender equality. I’ve written frequently about fatherhood and being the father of a daughter, which I’m proud to be. Research shows that having a daughter is…
Read MorePride Month Conversations: Gen Z, Gender & the Workplace
Are your views on gender changing? For Gen Z they are. What you need to know. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s June 2021 Household Pulse Survey, Gen Z young adults are much more likely to report identifying as either trans or nonbinary than other generations. What does this mean for corporate America?…
Read MoreLet’s Tell Our Daughters the Truth!
Take your daughter to work and be sure to tell her she will only make $.84 compared to your son! Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day – April 27, 2023 This Thursday is Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. If true gender equity is your goal, then perhaps it’s time to…
Read MoreCreating young allies with Minda Harts
In her third book, “You Are More Than Magic: The Black and Brown Girls’ Guide to Finding Your Voice,” author and workplace equity consultant Minda Harts shares her insights and tools for finding the unique path to success with young readers (and adults). (Hint: Success isn’t magical, but Harts says girls already have all the…
Read MoreIt’s about people
At the end of the day, it’s all about the people in your organization. Whether it’s the war for talent or the Great Resignation – attracting and retaining talent is mission-critical. Jeffery Tobias Halter and Amanda Hammett discuss how this moment is an opportunity for employee resource groups (ERGs) and business resource groups (BRGs) to…
Read MoreBrad Johnson and David Smith: how and why men should mentor women
Hazy IPAs set the backdrop for a frank Win(e)d Down Wednesday conversation about workplace gender disparities and why framing it as a women’s issue gives men a pass on being part of the conversation. After learning that women don’t get the same access to mentoring and sponsorship opportunities, Brad Johnson and David Smith set out…
Read MoreMichelle Travis: Dads of daughters as allies for gender equality
How do we invite more men into gender equity conversations at work? Michelle Travis suggests using parenthood as an entry point for engagement and allyship. Her research found that when men have daughters, particularly first-born daughters, they tend to become less supportive of traditional gender roles. And they tend to become more supportive of employment…
Read MoreToo young or too old? The intersectionality of gender bias and ageism with Bonnie Marcus
More than 80 percent of women worldwide have experienced gendered ageism in the workplace. Career coach, author and host of the podcast, Badass Women at Any Age, Bonnie Marcus shares findings from her research on gendered ageism –the intersectionality of gender bias and ageism. Given society’s hyper-focus on youth and beauty, older women can face…
Read MoreLunch and Learn Invitation: Let’s #BreakTheBias for ALL Women
Join us for an informative panel discussion on the role each of us can play in order to #BreakTheBias and advance ALL women in the workplace. You are invited to a virtual lunch and learn session with Jeffery Tobias Halter. Don’t miss this timely discussion on advancing ALL women in the workplace. Thu, March 24,…
Read MoreThe Great Resignation: How Do You Get Employees To Stay?
The One Thing All Leaders Need To Do Today! “Another 4 million workers quit for the 5th month in a row.” This was a recent Business Insider headline. It shows in very stark terms that the pandemic is still making people rethink what they want out of work and life. An average of 3.4 million…
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