Conversation Kickstarters
Although 87% of companies report having a formal sponsorship program, only 33% of Black employees report having at least one sponsor (McKinsey, 2021). This lack... Read more.
Barriers to Entry for African American Professionals
These days more companies than ever are investing in diversity efforts, though to varying degrees of success. While there is an increase in focus on DE&I efforts,... Read more.
Infographic: Black Executive (Under) Representation
Despite the increased focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), there is still a major underrepresentation of Black employees in executive positions.... Read more.
Cultivating Peak Performance
The Winter Olympics kicked off February 4th, 2022, where Olympians from all over the world will compete through February 20th, 2022, in Beijing. For many athletes,... Read more.
Infographic: Reducing Bias in Promotion
When Black workers make it past the initial hurdle of avoiding entry-level attrition, they often come across a secondary hurdle – promotion. While removing bias... Read more.
Universal (Onboarding) Needs: An Open & Closed Approach
According to the psychological self-determination theory, humans have three basic psychological needs: competency, autonomy, and relatedness. In other words, we... Read more.
Infographic: The Double Broken Rung
Last week we shared resources on building trust. This week, we are focusing on another barrier for Black wellness and health in the workplace, as identified by McKinsey... Read more.
Trust Building: A Conversation Guide
Organizations are recognizing the need to further support their Black employees, however, even the most genuine efforts can be stalled by a lack of trust. The following... Read more.
Black History Month 2022
February is designated as Black History Month and has been recognized as a month-long celebration since President Gerald Ford’s administration in 1976. Black History... Read more.
10 Tips on Facilitating an Exit Interview
For nearly the past year here in the US, we have been experiencing the Great Resignation–a mass voluntarily resigning of workers from their respective jobs.... Read more.