Author: Amy C. Waninger
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Employee Resource Groups: 4 Benefits for Companies [619 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. 4 Ways Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) Benefit Companies 1. Finding and attracting diverse talent There is a significant talent shortage in many industries. Many companies have aggressive recruiting goals they are struggling to meet. These companies may be in a rut: recruiting from…
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3 Simple Steps to Being an Ally for the Trans Community [301 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. Being an ally is simple, but it doesn’t happen by chance. Educate yourself by reading memoirs by or biographies and articles about trans people. Some accessible trans authors and icons I’ve learned about include: Jennifer Finney Boylan is an author and professor. Her book She’s…
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Gender Identity: A Primer for People Who Just Don’t Get It [1646 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. Gender identity conversations used to leave me confused and uncomfortable. I had nevertheless tried to raise my children (both boys at that time) with a conscious rejection of traditional gender stereotypes. For example, my oldest son got dolls for Christmas when he asked…
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My First Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) Conference [733 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. I just returned from the Reaching Out MBA (ROMBA) conference. It was an incredible event, and so valuable for me. If you were in any way affiliated with this conference, or if you have ever included someone who felt they didn’t belong, thank…
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Affinity Bias, In-Groups, and Privilege at Work [1265 words]
Author’s note: This article is adapted from my book, Network Beyond Bias. Each of us needs to understand why our professional networks lack diversity by default and why we should change our default settings. I’ve already covered unconscious bias and what to do about it. This article explores the concepts of affinity bias, in-groups, and privilege in a…
