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Tips for Being a Diverse Employer
- Raphael Sofoluke
Events are still considered the most important marketing tool for a company. As we discuss and champion the importance of what we bring to the economy, we must acknowledge the pivotal role we play in our society. As a body that represents companies that conceive, create, develop or manage trade and consumer events, the AEO, AEV and ESSA are well positioned to make a difference to society, and lead the way for Diversity and Inclusion within the events industry.
High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety. Here’s How to Create It
- Laura Delizonna
The highest-performing teams have one thing in common: psychological safety — the belief that you won’t be punished when you make a mistake. Studies show that psychological safety allows for moderate risk-taking, speaking your mind, creativity, and sticking your neck out without fear of having it cut off — just the types of behaviour that lead to market breakthroughs
Do Your Employees Know Why You Believe in Diversity?
- Ruchika Tulshyan
When leaders communicate why they believe in diversity, align anti-bias initiatives with the organization’s strategic priorities, and do the tough work of identifying and fixing barriers within their organization, they’re more likely to get buy-in from a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The Colour of Power
- Green Park
Just 52 out of 1099 of the most powerful jobs in the country held by ethnic minority individuals. Despite public commitments from government, public bodies and businesses to increase diversity at leadership levels, progress has stalled over the last three years, according to the latest research from executive search and diversity consultancy Green Park.
How to Promote Racial Equity in the Workplace
- Robert Livingstone
Many White people deny the existence of racism against people of colour because they assume that racism is defined by deliberate actions motivated by malice and hatred. However, racism can occur without conscious awareness or intent. When defined simply as differential evaluation or treatment based solely on race, regardless of intent, racism occurs far more frequently than most White people suspect.
