Hustle Crew: Training to make your team more inclusive

How do you create a team culture that drives innovation? That's what this masterclass by Abadesi, Sage and Do Lectures is all about: whether you're a small business owner, founder or team leader, this course gives you actionable advice no matter what budget or resources you have available. ⁠ ⁠ Check it out and let us know what you think: https://lnkd.in/efrsueWs

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Calling all female founders! If you want to finish the year strong and hit your sales targets, check out this masterclass from Abadesi Osunsade, you can join online. 👩🏾💻

If you want to build trust between the HR team and other team mates, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, start with understanding why some teammates struggle to trust HR. Subscribe to The Hustle Crew weekly to gain insight straight to your inbox. #diversityandinclusion #biastraining

Does changing the acronym for DEI help or hinder the impact of initiatives? 🤔

The Wall Street Journal has reported that SHRM, the United States top organisation for human-resources professionals “is distancing itself from the ‘equity’ plank of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.” A lobbying and advocacy group with 340,000 members, they have reasoned that “they want members to focus on diversity and inclusion in that order.” According to their statement on LinkedIn: “By emphasizing inclusion-first, we aim to address the current shortcomings of DE&I programs, which have led to societal backlash,” But is it really the acronym that’s the problem? The work to challenge the status quo and redistribute power to the global majority in the face of white supremacy has taken various forms, and names, over the last decades (and centuries). By insisting its the acronym that is the problem, there’s a suggestion that existing corporate initiatives operating under this banner are sub par. Instead, why not have the courage to address the two elephants in the room? 1 - Leaders lacking courage: After a period of solidarity and white allyship during 2020 and the BLM movement, we’ve seen many white leaders in positions of power retreat out of the place of discomfort back into a space of comfort. And even worse, to a place of hostility towards historically marginalised groups pursuing fair treatment and justice. 2 - DEI is a clickbait phrase that's constantly misused: In the age of rage bait and click bait DEI as a term has been weaponised by politicians and pundits to desperately hoard attention. They tag it onto polarising topics steeped in prejudice to get a reaction from the masses and go viral. And this formula clearly works. By rebranding we are avoiding the real conversation: let’s embrace the discomfort and talk about what’s really going on. What are your thoughts? #leadership #diversityandinclusion #edi #dei

John Boyd, pictured here, is the president of the National Black Farmers Association: he and his 130,000 members are calling for the resignation of the CEO of Tractor Supply, a leading agricultural retailer in the US. Why? As recently as February of this year in its annual report, Tractor Supply stated its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. "Diversity and inclusion play a key role in moving our business forward," Tractor Supply said. Last year they were featured on Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index for the second year in a row, and in Newsweek's inaugural list of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity. But it recently found itself the target of a social media campaign by a conservative podcast host who tweeted that it was “time to expose Tractor Supply” drawing attention to their DEI hiring practices, in-office Pride Month decorations and climate change activism. Three weeks later the company released a statement confirming it was eliminating its DEI goals and staff, canceling sponsorships of Pride festivals, and no longer pursuing its carbon emission goals. John Boyd has tried unsuccessfully to reach Tractor Supply leadership. In a statement he shared with the press he said, “We deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, not as a nuisance." Many companies make the mistake of thinking the loudest complaints represent the most important customers. More leaders should be wary before U-turning on impact-led commitment. As HR initiatives become increasingly politicised and polarising: it’s important that leaders remain consistent to their values and the needs of their diverse workforce and customer base. #deibacklash #diversityandinclusion #leadership

Are you looking for creative & inclusive ways to boost productivity in your team, especially when it comes to getting folks back in the office on a regular basis? In our latest webinar we discuss the latest research on this topic, and offer proven strategies to help you reach your goals. Watch it now on our YouTube & share it with your team leaders 💫

A must watch for leaders who aim to increase inclusion in their teams 💡

Join us for our next free training! If you're wondering how to increase engagement and facetime in the office across your diverse team: we've got tips for you. Creating an office environment with high levels of flexibility and psychological safety is easy once you know the best practices. Join us for a lunchtime webinar on 'Inclusive Ways To Get Your Team Back In The Office' - a must watch for team leaders and department heads transitioning from remote work to hybrid/in-office. Register now.