Imagine Belonging at Work

Rhodes Perry, MPA

Imagine Belonging at Work

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On July 9th, in a statement on LinkedIn, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced its decision to drop the "E" from DEI. SHRM is the world's largest HR association dedicated to creating better workplaces that "work for all,"
Nearly a decade ago, the State of North Carolina enacted HB2, the first statewide anti-trans bathroom bill introduced in the United States. It required transgender people to use public restrooms inconsistent with their gender identity, which sp
Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a professional persona? You show up, put your head down, and power through the workday, but a nagging sense of inauthenticity lingers. Maybe you crave deeper connections with colleagues, or you dream of a c
In the wake of last year’s Supreme Court decision to overturn affirmative action, certain media personalities and recalcitrant business leaders have falsely claimed that “DEI is dead.” This claim may very well be true for the businesses that we
Talking through tough issues at work can help initiate change and influence others by presenting different perspectives and approaches to solving problems. When we engage in healthy debate and work through conflict, our team is much closer to r
Are you concerned about the #InclusiveLeadership skills gap in today's workforce? Are you curious about how to change this reality? You're not alone.    In this year’s State of the Union, President Biden mentioned a recent meeting he had with n
Many listen to this podcast to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a workplace where we feel seen, connected, supported, and have a sense of pride on the job – these elements are what it takes to build belonging. To achieve this
Dorothy Enriquez, Founder of the Ellevate Collective, shares her wisdom about what's required to change the face of leadership to fully reflect today's workforce.   Workplace demographics are rapidly changing. Researchers predict that somewhere
In 2020, current US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy authored a powerful treatise on the impact of loneliness and the benefits of human connection. Drawing on rich science, compelling personal stories, and beautiful prose, it explores the hi
The different people, cultures, and ideas stitched throughout the fabric of your organization are at the end of the day your most powerful assets. Your workplace has the capacity to embrace all parts of these powerful differences, and the CEOs
Somatic practices, or body intelligence (BQ), offer an antidote to compassion fatigue and burnout. These practices help us locate and release stress, tension, and trauma by becoming more aware of the felt sensations within our bodies. This inne
Do you struggle with finding a common language that can help bring people together, especially those who often disagree with one another, hold different beliefs, and become defensive when conflicting values arise at work?   Then you’ll want to
What are you are about to hear is a recording from a Pride Panel Conversation we held in June. Given the current cultural climate and the reality that the lives of LGBTQ+ people are being politicized for nefarious reasons, I wanted to amplify t
According to UCLA’s Williams Institute, there are over 8 million LGBTQIA+ employees living in the United States. Tragically, nearly half of these employees have endured unfair treatment on the job at some point in their careers, with 57% of thi
A good friend and colleague, Lillian Tsai, sent this quote my way last week in anticipation of this learning session from AESOP Fables: “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”   And this topic of kindness is what we are focus
Artificial intelligence (AI) has generated quite a buzz over the past few months. Given the promise of this evolving technology, many of us charged with advancing our workplace's DEI goals wonder how AI can accelerate them? Many others exercise
One size does not fit all.   To truly build an equitable workplace, employers must give each employee what they need to do their best at work. When an employer gives each of its employees exactly the same kind of support, this good intention of
This episode is the 3rd and final episode of our three-part Pride at Work series. In this series, we take a deeper dive into learning how one company, Northwestern Mutual, moved beyond performativity, and embraced impactful actions that have le
This episode is the 2nd of a three-part Pride at Work series, where we take a deeper dive into learning how one company, Northwestern Mutual, moved beyond performativity, and embraced impactful actions that have led to meaningful progress. NM,
Since the rise of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement in the late 1960s, the experiences of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace have dynamically shifted. Over these past five decades, LGBTQ+ employees have benefited from workplace protections, grea
Hello & Welcome to the Imagine Belonging at Work Podcast brought to you by Rhodes Perry Consulting…I’m your host, Rhodes Perry. Since the start of the Pandemic, anti-Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate has surged at an unprecedented r
Beat Burnout and Conquer Toxic Ambition w/Angelic Williams, Founder of Toxic Ambition   I’m guessing if you call yourself an inclusive leader, a DEI professional, or a social justice champion, that you likely set bold and ambitious goals….and a
Transgender Day of Visibility Day (TDOV) is an annual day of recognition observed around the world on March 31st. It’s a time to celebrate the contributions and successes of transgender and nonbinary people. It’s also a time to shine a light on
Design a Workplace Where Everyone Thrives   In Rhodes Perry’s bestselling book, Belonging at Work, he helps readers distinguish between the terms diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. All of these terms are outcomes: diversity is a peopl
Grow the #BelongingMovement by Empowering a Generation of Little Justice Leaders with Shelby Kretz   Public schools across the U.S. have served as the decisive testing ground for some of the most contentious social and political issues. Everyth
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