As a 20+ year veteran executive recruiter, plus having led teams of up to 750 people myself, I am regularly asked by CEOs and business owners how to best go about attracting and retaining the best people in their organizations. This has been espe…
This past week, Ford and Lowe’s became the latest companies to dismantle their policies on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), overhauling employee resource groups and ending sponsorship of Pride events. Both companies are also following in …
Critics of diversity, equity and inclusion programs, commonly referred to by the acronym DEI, are increasingly using boycotts and bans to fight against their use. People often argue that this anti-DEI backlash is motivated by race-neutral concerns — f…
When people meet you for the first time (or even hear about you), your reputation isn’t a blank canvas. People have already drawn conclusions about you based on the few status- and power-related details they know (such as your demographics and occupat…
Biases can easily creep into evaluations, impacting employee morale and career progression. To combat this, we’ve gathered insights from nine business leaders who share practical tips for overcoming bias in performance reviews.
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Over the years, I have had many chances to mentor people. As a faculty member, I worked closely with undergraduate and graduate students to help them on their career paths. As an administrator, I have also had the chance to serve as a mentor.
Every…
As the U.S. becomes increasingly polarized, diversity, equity and inclusion — also known as DEI — efforts have been touted as a way to bridge social divides and promote a sense of belonging for everyone, especially for those who have been traditionall…
Welcome to Pressing Questions, Fast Company’s work-life advice column. Every week, deputy editor Kathleen Davis, host of The New Way We Work podcast, will answer the biggest and most pressing workplace questions.
Q: What should …
One of the most significant misconceptions about gaming enthusiasts is their work ethic. The stereotype of gamers as lazy people lounging in front of a screen all day unfortunately persists, but couldn’t be further from the truth—and farther fro…
People are often on their best behavior when they’re being interviewed. They’re trying their best to impress a potential employer, and they’ve likely rehearsed answers to the most commonly asked questions. If you’re the interviewer, it can be hard to …
