Open door policies are not speak up cultures
-No one in a position of seniority or with a stakeholding in a company culture would say their organization has…
5 reasons why anonymous hotlines don’t work (and never have)
-While #MeToo started in the headlines, the movement has evolved to become something employers and regulators can no longer ignore…
The ethics of code: Responsible technology
-In the United States, there were 91,503 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charges of workplace discrimination in 2016 alone. Given…
Creating and scaling a healthy culture: Be More Human
-Traditionally, the functional aspects of HR – such as recruitment and selection, appraisal, and compensation management – were the main…
Why mental health is a Speak Up issue
-October 10th marks World Mental Health Day. The theme of this year is “40 Seconds of Action”, and aims to…
The window of opportunity to end gender discrimination will not stay open long
-Melinda Gates has pledged $1 billion to support women’s empowerment. One of the key priorities is dismantling the barriers to women’s professional advancement.
Legacy problems need modern solutions
-Some business sectors are steeped in history. Insurance is one of them. The institution known today as Lloyd’s of London…
In a silent culture, misconduct is common
-While celebrity figures serve as champions of societal change, workers the world over are looking to their employers and CEOs…
Does your speaking up process treat you like a human?
-Recently I performed a simple experiment, one that you can easily replicate. I Googled: “harassment reporting at work”. The results…
Three ways to humanize the speaking up process
-Any organization that wants to nurture an environment where employees feel psychologically safe, must build foundations on internal trust
