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18 Top Brands Changing Their Name to Avoid Racial Bias

Ongig

Many companies have been accused of having racist brands for years. They include corporate names, product names, mascots, and logos. Those accused include corporate giants such as Nestle, Colgate and Quaker Oats. We found 18 top brands in total who are making a name or branding change due to racial bias (5 more are making other changes).

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“Decolonize our minds” with Yanna Joanne Papadopoulos of Teenacers

Thrive Global

Decolonize our minds ; We fear change because we believe it will contribute to loss of power. Understanding that power and privilege were not rightfully anyone’s to keep. We are in an arena that is modeled after colonialism. It only benefits those already in power. Thank you so much for doing this with us! Am I an “immigrant success story?”

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The ‘experience economy’ includes your employees

The HRX

I recently saw a video in which Howard Behar , Starbucks’ former president, said, basically, that to grow the business you have to grow the people. The reasons we place such intensity on the customer experience can be viewed through the same marketing lens to show how they relate equally to our most important asset. we have responded.

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When Hiring for Culture Fit, Make Sure You Aren’t Sacrificing Diversity

HR Daily Advisor

In 2015, the Harvard Business Review published tips on hiring for culture fit – less than a year later, the publication featured an article warning that hiring for culture fit can thwart a company’s diversity efforts. If You’re Not Careful, Hiring for Culture Fit Allows Bias to Sneak In.

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Christine Spadafor On How We Need To Adjust To The Future Of Work

Thrive Global

They want an environment of equality across the board: gender, ethnicity, age, race, pay. They want to work for companies committed to establishing ESG strategies and goals?—?and and executing on them. They want to work for companies showing results on DEI goals. In this time of the war for talent, articulating Purpose?—?and and living it?—?are

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50+ Ideas for Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion at Your Company

Linkedin Talent Blog

Following widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism, companies around the world are taking a hard look at their diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs and policies. The longer you wait to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, the harder it will be in the future. Let’s get started: 1.

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Carmen Aiello: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society

Thrive Global

If you are in a position of power, encourage or promote those who will amplify minorities’ voices straight from their perspective, and if you can’t fathom yourself doing this you can always step down. This is an immediate action which doesn’t have much discussion. If you believe in it, then prove it. I have very thick skin. My Mom is my hero.