The truth is, we're not savant superheroes. #inclusion #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusivebehavior #inclusivelanguageĪutistic people's strengths aren't "superpowers" in the workplace.įraming our strengths in this way is harmful as it makes it sound like our unique and individual strengths outshine others. I’m dedicated to actively doing mine… step by step. The language we use is one of those behaviors. And our daily behaviors often determine whether folks experience inclusion or exclusion around us. Inclusion is all of our responsibilities. I give you others in the article and also address a few of the excuses your mind is probably giving you right now as to why you can’t. Please share this article with your community and commit to your own 5 non-inclusive words to eliminate. Something I believe we all should be doing. I am simply defaulting to the perspective and feelings of the communities most impacted by these words to guide my decision on using them. I'm no expert in inclusive language for all communities.
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I’m currently working to remove all of these from my vocabulary. Generations, Racial Equity + Their Intersection | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Speaker, Author, Researcher & Strategist #workforceconfidenceindex #gethired #newjobs #genz If these reasons resonate with you - or if you've got a different take on job-switching - join the conversation in the comments section below. Among all the older generations, less than half of respondents are willing to uproot themselves. That's appealing to 75% of survey respondents ages 25 and under. Third surprise: Gen Z is far and away the boldest in terms of being willing to switch industries or job functions. Second surprise: Older workers (Gen X and baby boomers) are the ones most likely to put higher pay at the top of the list. First surprise: yes, the career starters in Gen Z would like more money and more responsibility - but what's really top of mind is finding an employer that's well-aligned with their personal values. The latest edition of LinkedIn's Workforce Confidence Index provides a fascinating look at these questions. What's the strongest reason for switching jobs these days? And does the answer vary, depending on how far along you are in your career?