With the Great Resignation of 2021 companies struggled to retain talent. And some companies more specifically recognized their inability to retain diverse talent. Noting that diversity is a major factor to innovation, many companies are in search of a way to attract and retain diverse talent on their teams. But how can they make that happen? If you are a company seeking to retain diverse talent, or you are a person of color struggling to grow at your current employer, this episode is one you can not miss. The guest on today’s podcast, Minda Harts, shares her personal experiences with racial microaggressions in the workplace and how they pushed her to the point of feeling like there wasn’t a place for her at work.

This adversity led her to become a thought leader in diversity and become a workplace and equity consultant. Minda explains the important difference between equity and equality, how mentorship adds value for both the mentor and the mentee, and how companies can create a more supportive environment for people of color. If you are ready to increase your awareness and understanding of issues that prevent equitable work environments, listen to this episode. You’ll walk away with actionable steps on what you can do to improve your allyship to people of color, or if you are a person of color, you’ll gain advice on how to deal with uncomfortable workplace situations.

EPISODE CLIFF NOTES

• Learn how microaggressions at work lead to long term trauma for people of color [00:10:17]
• Learn why nearly 50% of people of color said they felt more at home within their companies during the pandemic [00:12:28]
• Find out how to be your own advocate in the workplace [00:16:09]
• Learn what allies can do to keep “the room” more diverse [00:17:03]
• Find out the important differences between equity and equality [00:17:57]
• Learn why some women of color feel guilty when they achieve success [00:20:12]
• Find out how mentorship can bring coworkers of color opportunity [00:22:40]
• Learn what companies that want to be more diverse really have to do to support a diverse workforce [00:30:35]
• Find out how to support diversity at your workplace even when working from home [00:44:35]
• Learn about HR’s role in dealing with diversity, equity, and inclusion issues [00:47:01]

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