Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Workplace Inequality (2)

The single most important thing men can do to support gender inequality is to reflect on what it means to be a man at work.’

This is really the whole point of equality: having employees approach their work in a way that values the contributions, needs, and interests of everyone equally.’

Companies that have a culture of equality will be able to outcompete their peers.’

We learn to fit in through an ongoing process of observing and interacting with people at work, something known as socialization.’

Comforming to the standard determines how easy it is for you to fit in.’

The longer we work in corporate life, the harder it is to challenge our own beliefs of the ‘ideal worker.’

The inequality you experience at work doesn’t exist because of you. It exists because of the culture in your workplace. The only way to solve this is to stop denial and learn about the different ways people experience inequality at work.’

Not seeing inequality is what keeps it in place.’

Equality is an ongoing journey that every leader signs up for when they agree to manage people.’

When a leader shows vulnerability, it signals to others it is safe to do the same.’

To solve inequality, we need leaders to listen more, think differently, and take action to disrupt the status quo.’

Source:

Michelle P. King (2020). The Fix: Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work

Recruitthebest Daily Digest- Positioning Yourself For Job Success

Knowledge breeds confidence. Educate yourself on the rules of etiquette. Eliminate as many of etiquette’s unknowns as possible.’

‘When things change, you need to make sure you don’t ‘starve to death’ waiting for things to go back to the way they used to be. Doing things the way you always have, being warm and fuzzy in your comfort zones, can be the greatest enemy to your potential.’

‘Don’t be afraid of silence. Silence is loud. It allows you the time to think and articulate your thoughts more effectively.’

‘To become indispensable, you have to make connections with people. Connecting begins with listening.’

Stop and laugh. Most people are too serious, and it really will not matter in a hundred years. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself. Laughter is contagious- spread it around your workplace.’

‘Eliminate all jokes that could compromise your reputation … period.’

Don’t take yourself too seriously. No one else does.’

Every meal is business. Every open bar is business. Wherever you are, you have the opportunity to demonstrate that you are different-you are Indispensable!

‘Even when you are having a bad day, you can be a positive person at work.’

Stay away from negative groups and people. Don’t let them drag you down.’

Focus on making things better, no matter what circumstances come along.’

Source:

David Cottrell & Robert Nix (2014). Indispensable!: Becoming The Obvious Choice in Business and in Life