Cultural Competence Podcast
1) Ella Washington on ‘The Necessary Journey’ and What It Takes
A truly inclusive workplace requires invention and reinvention, mistakes and humility, adaptation to a changing world, constant self-reflection, and, sometimes, significant sacrifice. In this exclusiv...Show More
2) DEI: It's More Than Just a Corporate Initiative
Positive outcomes should be the goal of organizational DEI efforts, says Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting. Deeper questions need to be asked that will inform their approach. "Many ...Show More
3) Why Is Recognition at Work So Important?
Many organizations do not prioritize recognition at work. When it is given, it’s often experienced differently by employees -- including women and people of color. How can employers make recognition m...Show More
4) Food Shame at Work: An Oft-Overlooked Employee Experience
Sharing meals can be a way of bringing colleagues together. But food can also be a source of judgment, shame and division in a workplace. Dr. Psyche Williams-Forson, author of Eating While Black: Food...Show More
5) How to Have, Receive and Make the Most of Performance Reviews
Some employees dread performance reviews; others leave them confused or wishing they got more from them. How can managers be considerate of the best way to deliver feedback? And how can they be more i...Show More
6) Professionalism: What Does It Even Mean?
Have we collectively projected ideas about professionalism that may or may not have anything to do with what being professional actually means? Dr. Tina Opie, Chief Vision Officer at Opie Consulting G...Show More
7) The Holiday Season: 'An Opportunity for Enlightenment'
The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it also presents an opportunity to be thoughtful and considerate of others. Many cultural holidays take place during this time of the year -- and peop...Show More
8) How Does Social Oppression Show Up in the Workplace?
Are there constructs in our workplaces that reinforce forms of social oppression? How do we tear these barriers down? And what are some of the pitfalls employers can avoid in trying to address this? L...Show More
9) Pay Transparency: To Share or Not to Share?
Talking about money, including one’s pay, is taboo for many -- but there may be a generational shift occurring in attitudes on talking about pay. How should we talk about pay? Why is there a need for ...Show More
10) Tokenism: 'Being the Only Is Never a Good Feeling'
Are workplaces evolving strongly enough to be inclusive? How do you effectively have conversations about race across workplaces and teams? Marva Smalls -- executive vice president, global head of incl...Show More