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Gender Discrimination: When to Know It's Really Happened to You

The majority of women have encountered gender bias at work. Some instances are overt while others are more subtle. The good news is that the majority of people are not intentionally diminishing the value of their female colleagues

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityOctober 26, 2018diversity management, diversity and inclusion, diversity, gender discrimination, Discrimination, Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, Workplace culture, Workplace Discrimination, Marginalization, Marginalized, Marginalized in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace, Women in the workplace

Why Women Leave Tech And How To Prevent It

Women in tech are significantly outnumbered by men. While women make up nearly 60% of the total workforce, only 25% of people working in tech are women. Tech companies not only have challenges with attracting women, but they also struggle with retention.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityOctober 19, 2018

What to do when your dream job isn't what you expected

There are many ways that you can fall out of love with your job. Maybe your role changes and you’re spending less time on your favourite part of the job. Maybe you lose colleagues due to restructuring.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityOctober 16, 2018career advice, how to, Career choices, Professional Advice, Diverse Professionals, diversity management, diversity and inclusion, Professional Development

What Women Can Do When They Feel Marginalized at Work

Feeling rejected or marginalized at work can be a painful and difficult experience. Although you may feel defeated in the moment, being marginalized can be an opportunity for learning and self-growth.

WomenEmploy DiversityOctober 12, 2018Marginalized in the workplace, Women in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace, diversity and inclusion, diversity, inclusion, Inclusive Workplaces, Marginalized, Marginalization, Workplace Etiquette, Workplace culture, Inclusive Working Environment

How to Deal with Unconscious Gender Bias

Although most workplaces are safer than ever, unconscious gender bias is still prevalent in many organizations. Many women often still face subtle acts of gender bias every day.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityOctober 9, 2018Unconscious Bias in the Workplace, diversity and inclusion, diversity, Inclusive Workplaces, gender discrimination, Gender Equality, Gender Bias, Workplace culture

How to Deal with Microaggressions at Work

A positive company culture where diversity is celebrated can motivate and inspire employees while a non-inclusive culture can marginalize diverse individuals and groups. This can create a toxic environment where harassment, intimidation, and offensive behaviours go unchecked.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityOctober 4, 2018Microaggressions in the Workplace, diversity, inclusion, Inclusive Workplaces, Marginalized in the workplace, Negative working environment, negative work culture, gender discrimination, non-inclusive working environment, Microaggressions at Work, how to

How Women Can Break the Glass Ceiling in the Tech Sector

The gender gap in the technology sector is a well-known issue. Even those tech companies that are truly invested in hiring and retaining women continue to struggle to close the gap. In fact, a PwC survey showed that Silicon Valley and the surrounding cities have pay gaps ranging from 18 to 22 percent.

Women, TechnologyEmploy DiversitySeptember 27, 2018Women in Tech, Women in the workplace, diversity, diversity and inclusion, inclusion

How Managers Can Recognize Their Own Unconscious Bias

Building a strong pipeline of diverse candidates is only meaningful if you can get them to stay with the organization. To do that, it’s critical to understand your own unconscious bias and how that may be affecting the make-up of your team and the organization.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversitySeptember 25, 2018diversity and inclusion, diversity management, Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

Tips for Female Athletic Trainers

Sophia Arenas is a women’s basketball coach with an M.A. in Kinesiology in the San Francisco Bay Area. The article is drawn from an email interview about the challenges women face as athletic trainers and suggestions about how to overcome them.

WomenEmploy DiversitySeptember 19, 2018Female Athletic Trainers, women in Sports, diversity and inclusion