I have, for years, taught discrimination and harassment prevention courses for employers large and small. And I have, for just as many years, spoke my mind to participants in these courses who laugh and joke about the content. “If you think this is funny, you’re part of the problem” has been the message time and […]
Often wonder what goes through someone’s mind when meeting another business professional for the first time? Some might not while others may wonder about their own appearance, is there a stain on their shirt or food in their teeth. When you’re considered a plus sized individual, do you wonder if your attire fits you just […]
That Colorado State University blow-up with the two Native American students being harassed while on a college tour has me thinking. Specifically, on why I get annoyed at folks who push back on diversity, inclusion, and representation in the workplace by stating that “it should be about supporting the best people, period.” In other words, […]
After Stephon Clark was shot at 20x by police who suspected him of breaking into vehicles in a Sacramento neighborhood. Faith Linthicum was fired from Kaieser Permanente after posting on her personal Facebook Page the following “Yeah but he (Stephen Clark) was running from the police jumping over fences and breaking in peoples houses… why run??!!! He […]
This summer marks 40 years since I received my Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering. A field I worked in for fewer years than it took me to learn. And yet, the skills that allowed me to earn that degree have carried into every role I have had since. What I can say now is that throughout […]
The top HR stories over the past 18 months have been sexual harassment and pay equality. Since I have written about sexual harassment at length I want to write a bit more about pay equality. You know the statistics, women (white women) take home about 80% of what white men take home. Black men […]