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For all the noise we're hearing about companies canceling DEI initiatives, the reality is that 7 out of 8 companies are still actively working to create inclusive workspaces for all employees. In this edition of Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist's Conversation QuickStarters, he is taking a closer look at #AccelerateAction: Why Male Allyship is Critical for Gender Equality. Men are needed to step up as allies, and Women's History Month and?International Women's Day?are great times to?accelerate action. Check out his LinkedIn article https://lnkd.in/ewE9d4RX You'll find the link to the newsletter in the comments below. #WHM #IWD2025 #maleallies #allyship

This month we've been talking about Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist's recent article, "What Majority Men Really Think About DE&I" and the scrutiny of corporate DEI initiatives. What are the hot topics in your office? You can join the conversation: Jeffery's Conversation QuickStarters: https://lnkd.in/eYVcRiRe Link to recent article: https://lnkd.in/e5rj5FTB #leadership #allyship #maleallies #inclusion

?? The Future of DEI & Male Allyship: Closing Out 2024 and Looking Ahead At YWomen, we’re all about sparking?conversations that matter—around women’s leadership, male allyship, and DEI in the workplace. This year, these conversations have never been more critical. 2024 was tumultuous for DEI. From initiatives coming under attack to McKinsey data showing painfully slow progress for women’s equity, it’s clear there’s work to be done. Yet, there’s hope: the most-read topics in Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist's?Conversation QuickStarters?newsletter highlight the pressing issues BRGs are tackling, including: - Overcoming resistance to DEI - Moving allyship from talk to action - Why DEI is far from dead (and why it must remain a priority) Looking ahead to 2025, we'll continue to advocate for treating DEI as a?strategic imperative, not just a trend.?Companies that scale back risk more than their talent—they jeopardize innovation, resilience, and market competitiveness. ???What’s next for your organization??Check out Jeffery's latest article for actionable steps to take into the new year. Let’s make 2025 a year of progress and results! ?? https://lnkd.in/eFqaBw98 ???Which DEI topic are you most focused on for 2025??Drop your thoughts below or share this with your network to keep the conversation going. #DEI #MaleAllyship #Leadership #InclusionMatters #Allyship

This month, Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist writes about "Motherhood Penalty: Why Addressing It is a Business Imperative." He notes, "As someone who has worked to address gender equity in corporate America for decades, I’ve seen this penalty in action countless times. The harsh reality is that our workplaces, despite their talk of diversity and inclusion, are not structured to support the realities of caregiving, and this disproportionately affects women. We need to talk about the economic impact of the motherhood penalty—not just on individuals, but on the workforce as a whole." https://lnkd.in/e-QGyGkd #workingparents #workingmoms #professionalwomen #genderequity #WomenIntheWorkplace

This week, Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist, looked at the 2024 Women in the Workplace?report?and shared this article, "Still No Progress for Women - Ten Years Later!" with his takeaways and tools to kickstart and sustain progress in your organization. Check out the article and leave a comment below your reactions to the?McKinsey & Company report, specifically what your company is doing well. #allyship #leadership #advancingwomen #genderbalance

Is DEI Dead? Here's What's Really Happening in Corporate America DEI initiatives have been in the news recently as an ongoing point of contention among activists and governmental and corporate leaders. It's been reported that several well-known companies are backing away from their DEI efforts, but I'm not convinced that this is what's really going on. In fact, in today's competitive climate, DEI initiatives -- which have been best practices in successful companies for the better part of three decades -- are only becoming more important. Check out Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist's?LinkedIn article?to learn three key sound bites (backed up by data) that practitioners can use to defend their company's DEI efforts. To read Jeffery's article: https://lnkd.in/eQR4DmYb #DEI #leadership

Are you thinking about how Artificial Intelligence is going to transform the?workplace, especially as we move to create better and more equitable environments for all employees? How can it help? How can it hurt? To get to the heart of how AI intersects?with people and work, Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist sat down with?Alida Al-Saadi, a trailblazer at the intersection of people strategy and AI, for her perspective on how generative AI is rewriting the rules of the game. Check out our interview on?LinkedIn, part one of which offers an overview of AI for senior leaders. Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/et-KGJzN Linkedin article: https://lnkd.in/eZxWhhaH What questions do you have about #AI, #GenAI and the #futureofwork?

This month, Jeffery Tobias Halter, Gender Strategist writes that ?"Allyship is not a noun. It’s a verb that requires visible and vocal action." For more allyship and advocacy ideas check out his article (linked below) along with the June issue of Jeffery's Conversation QuickStarters (link in the comments below). #allyship #professionalwomen #advocacy #inclusion

How can your company work to?close the gender wage gap? In the April issue of Jeffery's Conversation QuickStarters, he looks at how women can advocate for themselves AND how companies can promote equitable practices and stop confining women (and men!) to antiquated gender-based stereotypes that hurt the talent pipeline and constrict career advancement. He also takes a closer look at the three wage negotiation myths identified?by Kathryn Valentine and Hannah Riley Bowles?as harming women's careers and hampering their ability earn equal pay. Link to Jeffery's Conversation QuickStarters: https://lnkd.in/gT5DwgAE #equalpay #genderpayequity #equalpayday

Overcoming Resistance to DEI - What's the Secret? There has been much discussion about why (and how) people resist DEI initiatives. In this edition of Jeffery's Conversation QuickStarters, he delves into three factors that impact driving change in organizations, especially when it comes to advancing women and engaging men as advocates. Ready to learn more and kickstart conversations in your organization? Check out: Conversation QuickStarters: https://lnkd.in/eEUJkGr5 Archive of YWomen white papers on strategy, accountability and advocacy: https://lnkd.in/ehWnR5rF #DEIstrategy #accountability #allyship