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11 Aug 2023

“What I have discovered is that kindness is a nice sentiment, but being kind comes down to what you’re willing to do in the moments when your heart wants to hide and your brain wants to judge, giving you an excuse to act badly or do nothing at all.” - Vernā Myers The inclusion of “Belonging” is on the rise as part of an organization’s DEI training and programs. And DEIB offers leaders...
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28 Jun 2023

As the news of my departure from Netflix is now public, I wanted to take a moment here to thank all of the incredibly talented people I had the opportunity to work and collaborate with over the last 5 years in my role as VP of Inclusion Strategy. I know they will all be in good hands as my brilliant colleague, Wade Davis, steps into this vital role, leading our mighty Inclusion Strategy ...
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19 Jun 2023

As the early days of summer are fast upon us, we, like many of you, are looking forward to slowing down the usual routine, taking some time to reconnect with family, friends, and ourselves. And this includes diving into our summer reading list! Finding the right books to help see things from a different perspective while supporting a DEI journey from both a personal and professional pers...
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14 Mar 2023

Over the last month, we’ve remained focused on the white man’s role in today’s workplace - how it has evolved over the last decade (and even more since the pandemic), what it means to have privilege in today’s society, and how this privilege can be ⁠used for good.  According to the White Men's Leadership Study, only 30% of men feel like they are included in the DEI efforts of their or...
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22 Dec 2022

Gratitude
As we close up another year, the team took some time out from the busyness of the holiday season to reflect on what this past year has meant to them. Sharing important milestones, what they are grateful for and how they plan to keep their DEI journey on track in 2023.   Tim Kaelin, President and CFO: I am grateful for all the people who are doing the work to make this country a pla...
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22 Nov 2022

Thought-Leader Spotlight Female Leadership and Ageism in the Workplace A conversation with Laurie Bell Bishop According to an AARP survey conducted this past June, research found that 63% of women aged 50+ felt discriminated against in the workplace because of their age.  81% of these women also shared that they felt pressured to act and look a certain way when in the office. The ...
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