The Element of Inclusion

Each and every week we share a lot of information that we think could be useful to you but I’ve come to the conclusion that we’ve been sharing too much information. In todays show I discuss several things including: Over sharing, how we’ve been guilty of this Why sharing is at the heart of your … Why I’m Guilty of Oversharing And Why It’s Going To Change My Inclusion Journey Read More » The post W...

We spend a lot of time examining employee resource groups concerned with social identity such as race, gender or sexual orientation. In today’s show we’re going to discuss groups that aren’t concerned with identity In todays show I discuss several things including: Employee resource groups not concerned with social identity How employee resource groups are … How Employee Resource Groups Can Promot...

In this episode I’m reviewing a book that has a special place in my heart. It’s a book that I have given as a gift to SO many people! The book is called Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do. It’s a book that addresses stereotypes in a way that is … Whistling Vivaldi How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do [Book Review] Read More » The post Whistling Vivaldi How Ster...

Today I’m talking about Role Models, Employee Resource Groups & The Right People. Role Models are often portrayed as the solution to many of the challenges that minority groups experience in the workplace. When anyone talks about employee resource groups, sooner or later you’re going to hear the words role model. But what does this … The Biggest Mistake Employee Resource Groups Make When Working W...

This episode is about Confessions, Community & Employee Resource Groups. I’ve got a confession to make, it’s something that I’ve wanted to address for a while but I’ve only just decided to address it now. In todays show I discuss several things including: My confession and how I plan to address it Three recent experiences … 3 Experiences That Reminded Me Of The Importance of Our Inclusive Communit...

This is the second of a two part series about Employee Resource Groups and their Evolution. In this series focus on how employee resource groups have evolved by looking at some of the most influential publications in the field. I’m talking about the ones that are widely accepted to be essential reading, this isn’t just … How LGBT Employee Resource Groups Changed The Workplace Forever [Research Bre...

This is the first of a two part series about Employee Resource Groups and their Evolution. In this series I’m going to focus on how employee resource groups have evolved by looking at some of the most influential publications in the field. I’m talking about the ones that are widely accepted to be essential reading, … The 4 Phases That Inclusive Employee Resource Groups Must Experience To Evolve [R...

Today I’m reviewing the book: Network Beyond Bias: Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage For Your Career. It’s a book that helps you to understand your professional network through an inclusive lens. In todays show I discuss several things including: The five types of people that you should consider in your professional network The importance of … The 5 Types Of People You Need In Your Professi...

Today I’m speaking with David Clark. David is an HR professional with experience in employee engagement and Diversity & Inclusion. He’s launched LGBT groups in organisations and played a central role in other groups for organisations that include KPMG. On top of that David is investigating the business impact of employee resource groups and in … How Employee Resource Groups Help Employees To Remai...

This is the second of a two part series exploring competition amongst employee resource groups. If you look at enough organisations, you may find that some resource groups perform better than others, some have better reputations than others and some have access to more resources than others. This can lead to a belief that these … How Transparency Between Employee Resource Groups Can Generate Trust...

Today is a special day because it’s our birthday! This week marks the first anniversary of the Resource Groups Podcast. In todays show I discuss several things including: My personal gratitude for your support over the past year The reason why our global community is so important How we are going to rebrand, expand and … The Reason Our Inclusive Community Is So Important [1st Year Birthday Show] R...

This is the first of a two part series about competition amongst employee resource groups. If you look at enough organisations, you may find that some resource groups perform better than others, some have better reputations than others and some have access to more resources than others. This can lead to a belief that these … How To Avoid The False Belief That Employee Resource Groups Are Competing...

Today I’m speaking with Cherron Inko- Tariah, Abdul Rob, Rasheed Ogunlaru and Jerome Williams. They are the National committee for the National Day for Staff Networks. Wednesday 9th May is the second time this annual event is taking place in the UK and as you can imagine, here at the resource groups podcast are proud … Why The National Day for Staff Networks Is So Important For Inclusion [Intervie...

Today, I want to share some observations and comments I’ve had about the show, particularly because of the recent emphasis that I’ve placed on race and ethnicity in the workplace. In todays show I discuss several things including: Why some listeners really didn’t like some recent shows Why we need to think critically and challenge … Why Some Of You Were Unhappy With The Way I Talked About Race Rea...

Today I’m going reviewing the book: Racism at Work: The Danger of Indifference. There’s been quite a bit of media coverage about this book surrounding a high profile launch in the UK, this caught my attention as well because I know a number of people cited in the book. In todays show I discuss several … A Beginner’s Guide To How Racism At Work Has Evolved [Book Review] Read More » The post A Begin...

This is the third and final part of a three part series exploring subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. As mentioned in the previous episodes, there’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are … Why Welcoming Your Identity But Not Your Ability Can Be a Covert...

This is the second of a three part series exploring subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. As mentioned in the previous episode, there’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are less frequently in … Why Back Handed Compliments Can Be a Covert Form of Discrimin...

This is the first of a three part series on subtle forms of discrimination in the workplace. There’s a lot of evidence to show that discrimination of all kinds exists in organisations. But it’s often hard to identity or intervene because overt forms of discrimination are less frequently in society thanks to changing attitudes and … Why Deliberately Making You Feel Abnormal Can Be a Covert Form of...

The need to be authentic in the workplace is one of the most compelling reasons that I encounter for people wanting to join employee resource groups. Today, I’m going to be talking about the challenges of authenticity in the workplace, some of the challenges experienced by individuals and some potential solutions that you may find … The 3 Strategies That Help Employees From Minority Groups To Feel...

One of the things that we know is that in order to make it to the top of an organisation, the way you look matters. The evidence says that some of the superficial things count. This matters more if you’re female, disabled or from a minority group of any description. Today, I’m going to be … Why Having a Babyface Helps Black Leaders in the Workplace [Research Breakdown] Read More » The post Why Hav...

Today I’m speaking with George Selvanera. George is a Diversity & Inclusion Specialist with a particular focus on Ability/Disability within the workplace. George provides strategic and consultant advice for organisations trying to become more inclusive, he’s worked in some fascinating international roles including work to influence legislation for the Central Government of Papua New Guinea … The A...

This week is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. In recognition of International Women’s Day: Today I’m going to address a relevant topic by providing a brief book review that talks about Allies. The … How Male Allies Can Support Women for Gender Equali...

Today, I want to talk about the representation of minority groups within the workplace. This is a key concern for organisations that are trying to become more inclusive but it’s become a hot topic because of the release of the Black Panther movie, which draws attention to how black people are represented in the media … The Two Primary Strategies Used By Organisations Trying to Increase Diverse Rep...

I’ve been reminded how different the climate is in different parts of the world. Find out if diversity and inclusion climates also vary between different organisations. My focus in this show is not on diversity and inclusion climates in general but within specific organisations just like yours. The post Diversity Climate Vs. Inclusion Climate A Guide To Understanding What They Mean In Your Workpla...

Today, I want to talk Diversity & Inclusion Climates. I’ve been travelling a lot recently and I’ve been reminded about how different the climate is in different parts of the world. I started to think about how diversity and inclusion climates also vary between different organisations and wanted to explore what this actually meant. In … Diversity Climate Vs. Inclusion Climate A Guide To Understandi...