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15 of the best books about gender equality
The best leaders are readers. As a former English teacher, I believe that reading gives us the opportunity to walk in another’s shoes, to learn something new, to push the boundaries of our world. Whether you’re a feminist looking to expand your knowledge or an ally who wants to understand how you can improve gender…
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Is the gender pay gap a myth?
While 94% of survey respondents agreed that the gender pay gap is an important issue to address, a lingering 5% believe that the pay gap is a myth. (And a brave 1% admitted that they know it’s important, but don’t get it). Of the 5% that said the gender pay gap is a myth, the…
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Allyship in Action: Definitions, Your own privilege, and Where to begin
Allyship is not formulaic—what works in one setting may or may not work in another. But the sum of allyship is always more empathy, equity, and empowerment. In a recent workshop about “Allyship in Action,” Velshay Stokes and I defined what allyship is and is not and shared a few of our favorite tactics for…
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These 7 groups benefit from remote work—and so does your company
If you’re requiring your teams to go back to the office, you are limiting your potential for diversity. Just because you’re eager to see folks in-person, doesn’t mean it’s preferable or affordable for your employees. Let’s talk about the underestimated groups that benefit from remote and hybrid environments—and how your company can benefit from hiring…
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Why this plus-sized woman loved the Barbie movie
Alternately titled, “Why Barbie is essential viewing for male allies” Heads up: There are some light spoilers ahead for the Barbie movie. Wouldn’t want to ruin the experience for you. 😉 I didn’t grow up playing with Barbies. No, I had the Fisher-Price dolls with long crotches (and they were hand-me-downs). By the time I…
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Employees say they are more productive remotely, while execs push for RTO
Return to office is often mandated by executives with little input from employees. LinkedIn professionals say that they are more productive at home.
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Workshop Tomorrow: Allyship in Action with Velshay Stokes
Join me and Velshay Stokes for a free virtual workshop all about allyship on Tuesday, May 23rd at 11am MT.
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The world needs more stay-at-home dads and breadwinning moms
As we strive to break the bias, men and women have to work together. Men have to lift women in the workplace at the same time that women lift men at home. This is my story.
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How to be an ally: Launch a formal mentorship program
Launch (or participate in) a formal mentorship program at your company. Advocate for your mentee in public settings & introduce them to your network. View post to subscribe to site newsletter.
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How to be an ally in the workplace
Becoming an ally can feel like a daunting task. Here are 11 simple things you can start doing today to be a better workplace ally.
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Rachel Cottam 