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Tap into the talent of the ‘high potentials’ aged 50 and above

April 27, 2026 • by Robert Hooijberg, Tania Lennon in Inclusion and diversity • 9 min read

Organizations should stop using rigid assessments, embrace ‘messy’ human talent, and harness the talent of multigenerational teams, argue Robert Hooijberg and Tania Lennon. Here, they explore ways to make the most of...

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Checklist: Are you responding to changing workplace demographics?

March 19, 2026 • by Anna Erat in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read

As workforces age, organizations must confront a critical question: how will extended lifespans reshape leadership, organizational strategy, and the very concept of a career? Anna Erat identifies four focus areas to sustain...

Walk, don’t talk: How to survive culture wars

February 4, 2026 • by Philip Thomas in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read

Global brands expert Philip Thomas suggests simple ways for businesses to walk the tightrope between buzz and backlash in today’s divisive cultural and political landscape. ...

Preparing for the boardroom: a pathway for women (and men) in tech

January 20, 2026 • by Caroline Basyn in Inclusion and diversity • 5 min read

Aspiring tech board members must have role-specific experience and knowledge, says Caroline Basyn ...

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Global talent finds new homes as the US loses its pull

December 31, 2025 • by Fabian Grimm , Francesco Farné in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

For decades, the US drew more students and skilled workers than any other country. But rising costs, visa limits, and policy uncertainty are pushing talent elsewhere. ...

Are myths about women who network holding you back?

December 11, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Inclusion and diversity • 3 min read

Networking is vital for career advancement, yet women still face unique challenges when building professional relationships. Jennifer Jordan debunks three common misconceptions....

Crying at work: Why tears are not the problem

September 23, 2025 • by Brenda Steinberg in Inclusion and diversity • 8 min read

Tears are a very human and often necessary cue that things like team dynamics may need to shift. Instead of suppressing them, team leaders and individuals would do better to unpack what...

The future of women on boards and the paradox plaguing the conversation

July 24, 2025 • by Jennifer Jordan in Inclusion and diversity • 7 min read

The number of women on boards is rising. So too is the backlash....

It’s time for leaders to nurture inclusion by reinforcing values and creating psychological safety

July 11, 2025 • by Silke Mischke in Inclusion and diversity • 7 min read

While some organizations retreat from inclusion commitments under political pressure, the path to lasting transformation lies in embedding diversity deeply within core values rather than treating it as a compliance issue. Leaders...

As the parades end, the work begins: How we can all contribute to closing the LGBTQ+ equality gap

June 30, 2025 • by Misiek Piskorski, Alexander Fleischmann in Inclusion and diversity • 6 min read

As Pride Month celebrations fade, sobering data reveals the persistent workplace challenges facing LGBTQ+ employees globally. From the ‘gay glass ceiling’ blocking executive advancement to six in 10 LGBTQ+ Europeans hiding their...

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