Woke-washing and Whac-A-Mole: Why diversity seems to go nowhere
Marketing hijacks language (Problem 1) and we turn diversity initiatives into a series of tasks that obscure strategy (Problem 2). Now what? Continue Reading
Month: July 2020
The Blunder Years, Episode 61: Becoming a new dad during the pandemic
What’s it like to have your first kid in the middle of a global pandemic, and what does it do to the first few weeks of said life? Continue Reading
Only 6% of financial advisors are African-American. Chase those repercussions, yes?
There’s no real pathway to conventional wealth and success for minorities, and maybe that’s where “black lives” should ultimately “matter” more. Continue Reading
Could partition dependence bias help save us from Brad and Chad?
We don’t do very well at combating bias during hiring, but maybe if we find the right mix of science, strategy, and execution … we could? Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 60: Dance moms, low ponies, and the future of recruiting
Competitive motherhood, and whether the recruitment function should continue to reside in HR. (Hint: probably not.) Continue Reading
The work-from-home hybrid model ye seek
What about having a lottery every Friday on Zoom to see who’s coming into the office next week and what new friendships may be fostered? Continue Reading
In many modern moments, life feels very “square peg, round hole”
Life is beautiful and interesting, but a lot of times, it can feel like trying to jam together two things that just don’t fit (work and personal). Continue Reading
The Blunder Years, Episode 59: What is diversity, even?
A discussion on people moving to Colorado, the definition of “diversity,” the “Note Police” at work, and finding true strategy. Continue Reading