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Research reports, briefing notes and field perspectives on inclusion, workforce safety and social impact across African institutions.
The goal of every business is to make a profit. This could come from selling products, services, brands for themselves or for someone else. As the world becomes increasingly digital the barriers for…
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The future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will not be determined solely by policies, training sessions, or diversity targets. Increasingly, it will be shaped by technology. As organizations…
The rapid advancement of emerging technologies is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace. From the automation of routine tasks to the creation of new industries, these innovations are unlocking…
It is established that for workplaces to become an evolving modern landscape, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are essential for fostering a culture of respect, innovation, and…
In 2024, the importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will continue to grow as organisations recognize the value of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. DEI is not just a buzzword;…
Imagine arriving at work and discovering that the office, technology, communication systems, and workplace culture were all designed with your needs in mind. For many employees, this is an everyday…
Welcome to another new year dear reader. It was an absolute pleasure to write with you in 2024, we are looking forward to a brilliant 2025. Last year was a packed year. There was so much done, so many…
Employees often resist DEI initiatives, which of course hinders their effectiveness. One of the major keys to overcoming resistance to any effort is figuring out why people are resisting in the first…
The African continent is a fascinating segment of the world. For centuries this section of the world, with its wide range of cultures, ethnicities and people, has been the hotspot for a heavy portion…
Change is a constant in our world. In our quest for excellence in the way we live as humans, we continue to push boundaries of innovation and creativity; developing new ways to optimize repetitive and…
Psychological safety might sound really strange to people. Some might even go ahead to call it a ‘gen z’ terminology. A recent conversation I had with an older colleague about psychological safety…
What is Psychological Safety? As work places become more diverse, dynamic, human and less mechanical, it becomes imperative to create a culture based on trust and mutual respect. As the world tilts…
Think of your DEI roadmap as the Maps of building an inclusive workplace. It's not just a bunch of fingers pointing in the right direction; it's the step-by-step journey to creating an environment…
The concept of inclusive and user centric design has been passed around for a very long time. Since the early 2000s, the global distribution of software and web solutions, the drive towards delivering…
It has become much harder to ignore the value of having a diverse and inclusive workforce for any business that aims to seriously compete in today’s market space. More than ever, there is more demand…
Work cultures are often products of how a society thinks; the way they socialize and interact with each other. There are two global contrasts in this discourse. The global south; which includes…
The 2025 workplace has seen massive changes from previous years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become essential components of a thriving organizational culture. As a DEI thought leader,…
The world has become a melting pot of people, cultures and ideas. The 21st century, for all its flaws, has seemingly brought us closer together. Social media has played a major role in this cultural…
The holidays are a time for people to relax, be thankful for what they have and where they find themselves. A time to be celebrated with family and people who make their lives considerably easier.…
For decades, the corporate boardroom has treated ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) as an asymmetric equation. When directors gather, the "E" commands massive data sets, carbon-accounting…
The last five (5) years has opened doors in the field of DEI that experts only dreamed of prior to then. Organizations all over the world now understand what it means to be DEI driven, management…
The COVID-19 pandemic opened the floor for conversations that ordinarily didn’t get as much traction as they deserved. One of such has been around diversity and inclusion. The conversation around this…
The office space has evolved over the decades. From prison-like cubicles that say, ‘you were brought here to work’ to a more improved environment that sees workers as people with an emotion and a…
While there’s an ongoing awareness of the need to build a diverse and inclusive workplace, organisations still overlook generational diversity. Interestingly, with a population of 1.2 billion, 50 per…
Equity is a vital cog in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Where diversity and inclusion bring variety to the workforce, equity levels the playing field in the workplace, encouraging continuous…
The goal of every entrepreneur or business owner is to maximize profit and create sustainable solutions. We have established in previous articles how to integrate DEI initiatives into every aspect of…
An inclusive workplace is a workplace where everyone feels empowered and motivated to ideate, to create, to be themselves and be accepted for who they are. The workplace has evolved astronomically…
Disability is a natural part of the human experience. There are a million + 1 reasons why people have one or another form of disability. This could be environmental, genetic, accidental or due to a…
In our previous article we shared with you how DEI has undergone backlash from every available corner due to so many reasons. Since that article a lot of things seem to have gone … worse for DEI. It…
In recent years, psychological safety has risen to prominence as a cornerstone of effective teamwork, leadership, and workplace culture. It frequently shows up in strategy documents, training slides,…
Diversity in the workplace is about more than just representation, it's about creating a culture where all employees feel comfortable bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.…
