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Save the Date! Inclusion Geeks Virtual Get a Job You Love Summit
2023 has been a YEAR when it comes to career development. In an ever-evolving world, the job market is an intricate web of opportunities, challenges, and uncertainties. As we find ourselves in the current era, with its unique set of circumstances and global shifts, the landscape of employment is continuously shaped by a myriad of factors. Today, more than ever, individuals from various walks of life are compelled to explore the job market in pursuit of their dreams, financial security, or personal growth. But what exactly is driving people into the job market right now?
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Why We Launched a Job Board
“No one wants to work for a raggedy company.” – Fatima Dainkeh, Inclusion Geeks Director of Training. In an era where diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have become pivotal in every industry, the tech sector faces challenges in achieving gender parity. Here at Inclusion Geeks, we’re actively working to change this narrative. As part of our commitment to empowering women+ in tech, we’ve launched our online job board to bridge the connections between our trusted corporate partners and our community of fabulous women+ in and around tech.
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Why Our Mission is Abolishing Inequity in the Workplace
When we first established our mission to abolish inequity in the workplace, we knew very well that this was a lofty goal. ABOLISH We also understood that the word ‘abolish’ might stir up historical connotations particularly here in the US, since it’s frequently associated with ending slavery. It also means ‘to end’. We chose this word specifically because we want to be very clear that our aim is to eliminate, remove, and completely be rid of inequity. It’s not enough to simply move the needle.
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The Pros and Cons of Mandatory Inclusive Workplace Training
One approach to inclusive workplace training we hear often is that it should be mandatory. We’ve taken a pretty hard line on mandatory training in the past, but upon further reflection, the answer (as is the case quite a lot!) is that it’s situational, contextual, and nuanced. Here are some pros and cons of mandatory training: Pros: Cons: Mandatory inclusive workplace training holds the potential to promote awareness, understanding, and equal opportunities. However, its effectiveness can be limited by resistance, superficiality, tokenism, and incomplete evaluation.
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A Case for (Still) Prioritizing DEI at Your Company
You’re probably wondering: why should we invest our organization’s money, time, and energy into a billion-dollar industry that’s “failing?” And while I think that’s a fair question, I also think we need first to discuss why some DEI initiatives fail and what we know works. As a DEI consulting and training agency, we have a deep and unique experience and understanding with individuals and groups working to create change within their organizations. We’ve witnessed certain intentions and efforts yield slow yet effective results for some organizations, and we’ve also witnessed the exact opposite.
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Inclusion Geeks Ten Years Later
Last week we celebrated the 10th anniversary of our very first event in Boston. At the time, we were called Boston Girl Geek Dinners, the local chapter of an organization started in London, whose goal was to create a space for women in tech through fun events. We ran it as a one-off event. Fun fact, this is how Rachel and Felicia first met– Rachel had started the chapter a few years prior, and Felicia worked for the company sponsor VMware, and was tasked with acting as point person for the night.
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Meet Perry Street Software!
Meet Perry Street Software In a world where connections matter, Perry Street Software (PSS) stands out as a leading force in LGBTQ+ social dating apps. With their flagship brands SCRUFF and Jack’d, PSS has created platforms prioritizing privacy, security, and inclusivity. Serving over 30 million members worldwide, PSS enables individuals to connect, meet, and express themselves freely. PSS is more than a tech company.
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Common Company Policies That Might Be Undermining Your DEI Efforts
Many organizations are committed to ensuring their workplaces foster diversity, equity, and inclusivity, but despite the best intentions, there are some common company policies that might unwittingly undermine the progress toward improving DEI. A lack of understanding, well-meaning but misguided approaches, and unconscious biases are just some of the stumbling blocks in creating an inclusive work culture. In this post, we’ll dive into some of the most common company policies that may be undermining DEI efforts, and how to address them.
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How You Can Keep the DEI Conversation Going despite Diversity Fatigue (and Summer!)
DEI workshops and training programs aren’t new – we’ve been engaging with tough topics like sexual harassment, gender discrimination, and racial bias in the workplace for decades. However, the m*rder of George Floyd in 2020 sparked a renewed interest in this work, particularly for businesses. DEI-related roles increased 55% in the months following the tragedy. Employees saw a 57% increase in DEI-related training, a 35% increase in ERG support, and a 26% increase in Black entry-level hires.
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Building a Better Workplace: The Case for a Liberatory Approach to DEI
The concept of liberation, often associated with political and social movements, is the pursuit of freedom from oppression and systems of power that restrict individuals from fully realizing or actualizing their potential. When it comes to the workplace, a liberation-focused approach means creating a work environment that allows all employees to thrive, in honor of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other identity markers.
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Strategies for Remote Allyship in the Workplace
Many of us are still working remotely or hybrid, and there are unique considerations when it comes to showing up as an ally for our colleagues. Before we dive into what actions you can take, it’s important to define exactly what an ally is.
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Why Every Company Needs a Theory of Change for DEI Work: Lessons Learned from Our Journey Towards Abolishing Inequity
Abolishing inequity in the workplace is a complex and multifaceted issue and requires an intentional approach to creating meaningful change. We’ve developed a theory of change to address this need and encourage you to examine your approach. We hope that by sharing our evolution to this work, our current framework, and future plans, you’ll be inspired to develop or revisit your own! First, what do we mean by “theory of change”? Simply put, a theory of change is a roadmap that guides organizations toward achieving their desired goals or outcomes.