Prioritizing DE&I in the Future of Work
JULY 2021 NEWSLETTER
As we enter into a future of more hybrid working environments, there are crucial considerations for leaders when it comes to supporting their diverse talent. Underrepresented groups appreciate the benefits of remote work the most, however, organizations need to be intentional and thoughtful about treating remote employees equally to those that come into an office. And consider that underrepresented groups already feel less accepted in their workplace.
So how can individuals and organizations best support, and grow, their talent in this new working world? This month, we pulled together our best practices, tips, and insights to share with you.
Best & Healthy Wishes,
Team Ceresa
Words of Wisdom on Supporting Diverse Leaders
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
In this conversation, we touched upon several meaningful approaches that leaders can implement immediately in their day-to-day leadership to support the development of their diverse talent. These leadership mindsets work in-person and in remote settings. Highlights from our guests:
“I think inclusion is something that if you are in a marginalized community, it requires an intentional effort on the part of the organization, on the part of leaders to do something about it. If you are a part of the majority, it's really easy to feel included. Know it's also easy to, or easier to feel included if you, as an underrepresented minority, as a black man, have some sort of connection to the people that you are working with.” - Lance Matthiesen, Global Manager, McKinsey Black Network (MBN) Programs at McKinsey & Company
"It’s a simple acknowledgment that society demands different things from different people. People come into their workday having had very different mornings from other people in terms of what their responsibilities are and what their mental and emotional load called for. So, a word that comes to mind and that surfaces often in my clinical work is finding the limits of that workplace flexibility." -Dr. Ashley Stafford, Licensed Psychologist
“I think the whole point of inclusion is that we're all fundamentally more alike than we're different. We just have to take all the blinders off and actually look for those similarities and points of affinity.” - Jignasha Grooms, CHRO, Epicor Software
Additional Resources
📖 It's Time for Leaders to Get Real About Hybrid McKinsey & Company Article
📽️ Ten Ways to Have a Better Conversation Celeste Headlee, TedxCreativeCoast
📖 Why Dropbox’s ‘Virtual First’ Model Could Be the Future of Work Wired Article
Can we help?
We'd love to hear more about your development goals for your diverse talent. Please contact us if we can ever be of service to you and your teams.
Ceresa in the News
We're honored to be spotlighted in Culturati Magazine, a digital publication focused on culture. Read the interview with our CEO & Founder, Anna Robinson.
“I love the structure of the program and the Ceresa platform. I also love the intentionality around the matching process, and the timing was amazing for me... the timing to participate in such a global platform with access to individuals that I never would have had an opportunity to meet and from the comfort of my own home, was amazing.”