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Each week I interview world leaders, thought leaders, CEOs and ordinary people for Forbes, who are taking action to build workplaces that work for everyone. Discover the latest thinking to understand why it is imperative to your success and that of your organisation to realise a vision for creating an inclusive workplace of the future.

What’s Really Holding Women Back At Work

Many people are unaware there is a gender gap in the feedback given to employees at work. Even if male and female employees perform at precisely the same level, research finds managers prioritize kindness more when giving feedback to women than to men, which reduces the usefulness of the feedback provided.

Who Benefits From Diversity And Inclusion Efforts?

Despite ongoing efforts and activity towards gender equality, workplace gender equity remains elusive. New research clearly indicates backlash and resistance to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts—particularly from male managers. Here’s how to tackle resistance to DEI at work.

Why Jacinda Ardern’s Decision To Quit Resonates With Most Women

Today, Jacinda Arden announced her resignation as New Zealand’s Prime Minister, citing burnout as one of the key reasons. But Ardern is not alone. A survey of 5000 women finds burnout has increased in the last 12 months and it is the main reason many women want to quit.

How To Disrupt The Denial Of Inequality At Work

Male allies are critical to advancing gender equity in the workplace. Yet too few are taking action to advance inclusion. One of the reasons for this the difficulty allies face embracing DEI paradoxes. Here are three ways to embrace DEI contradictions.

How Companies Can Tackle The Gender Burnout Gap

New research shows the gender burnout gap has widened because most workplaces do not create cultures that support women in managing work-life integration. To build workplaces where women can thrive we need to create cultures that center their wellbeing.

Tackling #MeToo Backlash Is How We Achieve Gender Equality At Work

Five years after #MeToo, the impact is clear: The majority of women feel safer at work but male managers are more reluctant to hire, work with, or mentor women, making it more difficult for women to get ahead. To advance gender equality we need to tackle this backlash.

All Talk And No Action: Why DEI Efforts Are Falling Short

Despite ongoing efforts and activity towards gender equality, workplace gender equity remains elusive. New research clearly indicates backlash and resistance to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts—particularly from male managers. Here’s how to tackle resistance to DEI at work.

How To Become A Co-Conspirator At Work

More than three-quarters of white employees consider themselves allies to women of color at work, yet less than half of these white allies speak out against bias or support women of color with their advancement. Find out how you can move beyond allyship and become a co-conspirator at work.

How To Talk To Anyone

Research has shown that workers are far less effective at building relationships when they primarily communicate with colleagues virtually rather than in person, which can result in reduced team coordination, efficiency, and productivity.

The Power Of Pressure: How To Make Challenging Times Work For You

Companies also need to be proactive and provide information and training for both men and women to learn how to manage pressure effectively. Jensen believes that pressure is more beneficial than stress as it is a developmental experience that can help us grow and achieve our goals.

Three Ways Mompreneurs Can Back Themselves In Business

Sara Alter, a Business Consultant for Mom Entrepreneurs and Founder of Moment Consulting, has worked with dozens of mom-owned businesses and knows how mothers can struggle to invest time and money in their ideas.

Three Reasons Why ‘Sneaky Sexism’ Still Exists In Advertising

Brands may now use messages that implore women to be ‘braver’, ‘bolder’ and ‘stronger’ rather than just focusing on physical appearance, but the critical sub-text implies that women still need to improve or do more to succeed because they are not good enough.

How To Disrupt The Denial Of Everyday Sexism

Sexism still exists in workplaces and is common problem women encounter every day. Here Laura Bates, founder of The Everyday Sexism Project shares why tackling inequality starts with disrupting our denial.