Why Minimization is the Enemy of Belonging in the Workplace
Why Minimization is the Enemy of Belonging in the Workplace “At our organization, we deeply value inclusion and belonging, and we encourage every team member to bring their authentic selves to work.” – Said by every organization out there! In bhasin consulting inc.’s inclusive leadership work, we leverage the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), a highly […]
5 Steps for Creating Belonging in the Workplace
5 Steps for Creating Belonging in the Workplace Belonging in the workplace matters. And it matters more now than ever before. As I share in my bestselling and award-winning book We’ve Got This, belonging is the profound feeling of being accepted for who you are by your own self and by the people you choose […]
DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024
DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024 “We’re doubling down on our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.” “We’re not watering down the language or substance of our DEI programming.” “We’re keeping the D, the E, and the I… and, in fact, we’re adding in the B for Belonging.” “We […]
We Must Keep Talking About White Fragility
Last week, we kicked off Black History Month, a celebration of Black history and excellence, and a continued moment to focus on interrupting the ways in which anti-Black racism permeates our workplaces and society at large. Over the last few years, it was so encouraging to see organizations working actively to address systemic racism and […]
4 Key DEI Areas to Focus on in the New Year
As we kick off 2022, DEI professionals and HR leaders are giving much thought to the key diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) areas to focus on in the year ahead. Here are four key DEI trends that organizations should make a key focus for 2022.
3 Things You Can Do to be Inclusive in the Wake of Islamophobia
In workplace DEI efforts, there’s often minimal discussion about the inequities experienced by people from religious minority groups. But in the wake of continued attacks on Muslims and other religious communities, we must make this a focus.
4 Ways to be a Better Ally to Your Sikh Colleagues and Friends
For many people of Indian descent, watching the farmers’ protests in India over the last several months has been very difficult because of the spotlight on injustices, violations of human and civil liberties and more. Here’s what you can do to be an ally to your Sikh colleagues during this difficult moment.
5 Ways to Move Inclusion Forward in the New Year
The last year has been a tumultuous and heart-wrenching time, with many of us facing a seemingly endless procession of inclusion challenges. Here are five of the strategies we can all focus on as leaders, team members and allies in order to keep pushing for a more inclusive world.