The Best of Increase Diversity Newsletter—Part XIII
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Is it just me, or has this year flown by faster? Time flies when you’re engaged in meaningful conversations, and that’s definitely been my experience. You’ve been an integral part of this journey as our community of hiring professionals has grown exponentially. We’ve crossed a jaw-dropping 79,000-plus-subscriber community, and that’s something worth celebrating!
To honor this special time and the community we’ve built together, we’ve got a special treat in store for you. You see, words have the power to inspire change, provoke thought, and even build bridges between us. That’s why we’re going back to the well of wisdom—our past newsletters—to bring you a curated selection of the crème de la crème, the quotes that made us stop and think.
You might find that these gems serve as a poignant reminder of topics we’ve delved into, discussions we’ve had, and the change we’ve aimed to instigate. If you’re a longtime subscriber, it’ll be like revisiting an old friend. And if you’re new around here, well, consider this your personalized tour through our archive. You won’t want to miss it.
So, without further ado, let’s dig into these snapshots!
Best of Quote #01
“Consistency in publishing your newsletter is pivotal to gaining and maintaining your audience’s trust, especially in niche fields. If you promise a weekly newsletter, deliver your insights, updates, and discussions unfailingly every week. When the latest news trends, your audience should rest assured that your next edition will provide a thorough analysis.”
This is from our third-year-anniversary newsletter: “‘Increase Diversity’ Turns 3 (+ Why You Should Start a LI Newsletter, Too!”
Best of Quote #02
“I don’t think enough people realize how important allyship is. Feel confident in knowing that your voice is needed to help design and create support systems of safety for others. There’s often a greater risk in staying silent; sometimes, all it takes is a ‘plus one.’”—Insights from Ayanna India on allyship.
Best of Quote #03
“Increasing diversity in your organization begins with increasing the diversity in your personal network.”—A deep dive into personal connections and their role in organizational diversity.
Taken from “From Personal Connections to Increasing Diversity in Your Organization: Bridging the Network Gap.”
Best of Quote #04
“Seemingly innocuous phrases such as ‘excellent communication skills’ or ‘great team player’ can deter people who identify as neurodivergent from applying altogether, so aim to only specify characteristics that are genuinely needed for the role, and do so as directly as possible.”—On the art of inclusive hiring.
Taken from “Three Dimensions That Enable Inclusive Hiring of a More Neurodiverse Workforce.”
Best of Quote #05
“Your hiring manager needs to know that you treat the task of filling the position with the right person as seriously as they do. Remember, trust often sprouts from a place of mutual understanding and shared goals.”—A secret strategy for dealing with hiring managers.
Taken from “Does Your Hiring Manager Keep Requesting More Resumes? Here’s a Secret Strategy to Deal With It.”
Best of Quote #06
“Underrepresented groups don’t need handouts or special treatment. They don’t need rule-bending. They need employers to notice the bias, disrupt it, and remove it.”—A two-part analysis of the Attorneys General’s Letter to Fortune 100 CEOs.
Taken from “Part1: Decoding the Attorneys General’s Letter to Fortune 100 CEOs.” You can read Part II of this series here.
Best of Quote #07
“Rolling back DEI programs will impact people’s perception about your organization’s level of commitment to diversity long after the recession is over, especially if you make layoffs that disproportionately affect underrepresented groups.”—On the endless relevance of DEI.
Taken from “Why DEI + Diversity Recruiting Should Always Be a Priority, Even in a Recession.”
Best of Quote #08
“If there are ‘backdoor’ routes to promotions or advantages, they should be illuminated as clearly as your official procedures. Transparency ensures all employees can navigate their careers on an even playing field.”—On strategies for leadership and diversity.
Taken from “Leading with Diversity: Two Must-Try Strategies for Your Top Tiers.”
Best of Quote #09
“In the quest to secure top talent, the devil is in the details: a thorough understanding of the hiring workflow, clear roles for everyone involved, and a detailed, flexible roadmap.”—A step-by-step guide to inclusive hiring in 2023.
Taken from “Cracking the Inclusive Hiring Code: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recruiting Top Talent in 2023.”
Best of Quote #10
“Many standard agreements and contracts are created with larger consulting companies in mind. They often erect barriers that are hard for smaller businesses, especially those owned by underrepresented people, to scale. This is how supplier diversity gets inadvertently hamstrung.”
Taken from the newsletter, “Part I: Roadblocks to Supplier Diversity: How RFPs and Procurement Processes are Stifling Small Businesses.”
Bookmark these reads, and share them with your friends, colleagues, and networks. Each one of you makes this community what it is—a thriving hub for dialogue, debate, and meaningful change.
Let’s keep the conversations going! Join us in the comments: Which quote resonated with you the most?
