Littler Inclusion, Equity & Diversity Podcast

After more than half a century of corporate diversity efforts - and notwithstanding the best of intentions - companies are still grappling with the ability to promote and retain females and people of color in their leadership ranks. In this podcast, Cindy-Ann Thomas and Gavin Appleby discuss the following: - The increasing use of "diversity bonuses" as an incentive that organizations are using to...

Women today still face considerable challenges working in the legal profession. This podcast explores: - The reality that women consistently assume more at-home responsibilities even though they have similar work demands as men - The impact of taking maternity and family-related leaves of absence - The truth about the “likability factor” - Unique guidelines for effective self-promotion and network...

Cindy-Ann Thomas, Littler Principal and Co-chair of the firm’s EEO and Diversity Practice Group, and Dr. Thomas Robertson, Chief Psychologist at Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, discuss how the transgender patient population in healthcare is one of the most highly victimized groups. They discuss a joint study undertaken by the National Center for Transgender Equality and the National Gay and Le...

Littler’s Cindy-Ann Thomas and Gene Ryu are joined by client-guest Enidio Magel to discuss the first days of the Trump administration. The three address the effects of the fiery and divisive debates that made their way into workplaces across the country during our most recent election season, and explore the arising diversity challenges.

In this inaugural post to the Diversity & Inclusion podcast series, we discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion today for the organizations we counsel and how we help our clients with their diversity and inclusion efforts. Join Cindy-Ann Thomas, Littler Principal and Co-chair of the firm’s EEO and Diversity Practice Group, and Kevin Kraham, Shareholder in our D.C. office and a member of o...