As a Human Resources Professional in a small to midsize company…
You’re constantly wearing as many hats as you can possibly wear, putting out fires and taking on more and more tasks and initiatives – some of which you don’t feel especially equipped to do.
One of those initiatives is to help your organization become a more inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace…as well as to implement practices and processes that cultivate more racial equity.
And while — as an HR professional — you may be in a position that would naturally play a role in bringing about this shift…that doesn’t mean you’re not scratching your head about how to actually do it — let alone how to do it well.
Race, diversity, and equity are such large and multifaceted subjects…
…and they often bring with them sensitivity, distinct opinions, and a wide range of emotions.
With all this grey area, it often seems impossible to “get it right,”…and it’s tempting you and others to avoid doing anything simply because you don’t want to get it wrong.