On March 21, the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) joins the global community in observing the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. We recognize the importance of challenging racial injustice in our fight to end domestic violence…

I have been the only black person in many offices and on many teams. The reality of that became even more clear the day I walked into the office after nine African-Americans partaking in bible study at a historical black church were shot and killed by a white man. I walked into the office the next day distraught, disappointed, and grieving. My colleagues walked into the office like it was a typical workday.…

In February 2021, we offered one simple idea: Stop telling women they have imposter syndrome. Since then, fixing the places where women work instead of fixing women at work has become a rallying cry for women of all races across the world. More than that, the pushback against imposter syndrome continues the push toward sustainable, systemic solutions to ensure work is a place where our most underrepresented employees can belong and thrive.. . .

Diversity and inclusion should be a priority for your team in 2021 and beyond. Embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace is the right thing to do– and it’s also good for business. It will help your organization be more innovative, enable more effective problem-solving, reach wider markets, and attract and retain top talent. . .

Globally, most men support gender equality and believe they are contributing in meaningful ways. While some men may be doing their part in interpersonal allyship — mentorships and other professional relationships and support to push women forward — few are helping with public allyship — becoming courageous watchdogs for equity, dignity, respect, and fairness in the workplace. . .

For many years, technology company SAP has practiced diversity and inclusion through an active D&I program. Recently, the company realized that with employees representing more than 90 nationalities, the business-as-usual D&I practices were not enough.

Instead, SAP has begun embracing a trend in the D&I field—diversity of thought—in which innovative ideas come from dissimilar teams. . .

There is no question about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and its role in building a welcoming and secure work environment for all. Having an active commitment to DEI is appealing to prospective employees and clients alike, and proactively pursuing DEI initiatives shows a concerted effort to bring about change…

There is no question about the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion and its role in building a welcoming and secure work environment for all. Having an active commitment to DEI is appealing to prospective employees and clients alike, and proactively pursuing DEI initiatives shows a concerted effort to bring about change…

The lack of women in leadership is not simply a representational issue. Focusing on getting more women in leadership positions not only treats women as token hires, it excludes men who are made to feel as though engaging in diversity and inclusion is a win-lose fight for a seat on the leadership table. And improving representation will not fix the culture and environment that excluded women in the first…

Everyday gender biases and barriers remain a persistent problem in office culture. But men with a keen awareness of how women experience the workplace and how gender inequities torpedo profitability and mission outcomes can actively deploy strategies to overcome them. In the in-person work environment, these strategies include ensuring that women have a seat (and a nameplate) at the table…..

There are many aspects of culture — shared language, traditions, norms, beliefs and customs. Regardless of the culture, successful interactions across cultures are built on respect, trust and the ability to communicate effectively. Use the following tips to build your cross-cultural…

When you type CEO, CFO OR CTO in your textbox on your iPhone, notice what comes up. It is an emoji of a man in a suit. Shocking, isn’t it, that this sexism exists? Even seemingly innocuous things as an emoji can reinforce these gendered stereotypes and demonstrate the structural sexism inherent in our society…