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Most recruiters and managers agree that a diverse team is critical for developing creativity, innovation, and growth toward a better bottom line. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are vital pillars in talent and hiring, especially today. A diverse workforce consistently indicates happier and healthier employees working in an environment where they feel respected—not to mention the countless benefits […]
The world of work is changing rapidly, with many companies abandoning outdated, inflexible approaches to strengthen their stances on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Minority communities have ridden the wave of these rapid changes, but many acknowledge there is still a long way to go before the community finds complete inclusion. According to recent studies, […]
So much about the world of work has changed in the past 3 years. If someone told you in 2019 that “work from anywhere” policies would be common, 4-day workweeks would be widely accepted, and “hustle culture” would be on its way out by the end of 2022, you would have probably stared at that […]
We often note the circuitous and fortuitous paths that lead many of the subjects in our series on diversity leaders to their careers. So many start out far from any kind of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work and find their DEI calling after years spent in marketing, sales, or some other corporate function. LaTanya Flix, […]
Despite heightened awareness surrounding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the workplace, there remains a need for significant change. More than 60% of U.S. workers say they’ve witnessed or experienced discrimination based on race, gender, age, or sexual orientation. Many companies say they champion DEIB, but when they don’t follow through with meaningful change, […]
When Americans think of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), it’s understandably through an American lens, colored by national history, norms, culture, laws, and economy. But while the United States remains an economic powerhouse, it’s just one part of the global economy. As other nations continue to develop and gain in economic influence and as America […]
Farzana Nayani has more than 20 years of experience in the DEI field, managing and directing programs, training and designing curriculum, offering thought leadership and organizational strategy. She is also an international keynote speaker, and business coach. Her company Farzana Nayani, Consulting & Training is a woman-owned business and minority-certified firm that specializes in diversity, […]
In recent years, we have seen a revolution in the cybersphere. An increasingly hyperconnected world has opened the doors to more malicious threats from hackers, inside and out. In response, companies of all sizes have begun taking their cyber defenses more seriously. Cybersecurity has advanced by leaps and bounds, with growing interest in the field […]