As you may know, every Thursday at 9:30 am Pacific I host “Catherine’s Corner” – my LinkedIn Live show where I invite distinguished guests to share their expertise on the working world today. One of my favorite shows was in the beginning with Eric Ellis, the President and CEO of Integrity Development Corp and a leading consultant and strategist on matters related to Diversity & Inclusion.
Eric came on the show last year to help HR and employers navigate an intense call for DEI as a result of #BLM.
But because our Black colleagues are in a cycle of injustice, where they are seen through bias as less professional and less capable, and thus when promoted through the ranks are set up to fail, the push for more inclusive environments must continue – hence our resurrection of this show.
Acknowledging the challenges our Black colleagues face is a major first step in facilitating a safe space for your diverse workforce. It’s so important for employers to go beyond performative leadership and hold themselves accountable to making change. During the show, for example, Eric discussed a review of your internal and external structure to recognize biases within your organization’s processes, such as analyzing recruitment strategies and the diversity of your clients and vendors.
Once you have recognized the problem areas within your company, then you are able to identify ways to measure your success and progress to ensure the organization is holding itself accountable. If you’re curious on where to get started, feel free to send us a message to learn how we can partner with you in creating an inclusive workplace.
To check out more impactful conversations, head on over to my LinkedIn every Thursday at 9:30 am PST to learn about company culture, inclusion, employee engagement, HR, and much more!
Sincerely,
Sameen and Catherine, Civility Partners Team
