Centering the Black Experience: Introducing Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman
If we want to achieve an inclusive economy that works for all, we must begin by giving Black women a seat at the table, says Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman. An activist and emerging researcher, she specializes in data-driven solutions that address the future of work and its implications for Black... Continue Reading →
Reckoning with Racism: Using Your Organization’s Events as An Engine for Meaningful Change
As public demonstrations take place in all 50 states of America, and numerous other countries around the world, organizations must consider how to respond—and act—thoughtfully. Beyond addressing marginalization in the workplace, businesses also need to acknowledge the deeply rooted suffering... Continue Reading →
MIT’s Susan Hockfield Joins Effort to Reduce Bias in Biotech Funding Reports The Washington Post
Though there has been a significant improvement for women in the sciences over the past few decades, men continue to dominate leadership positions, especially in the biotech sphere. Lavin Speaker and former President of MIT Susan Hockfield teamed up with entrepreneur Sangeeta Bhatia and biologist... Continue Reading →
Does Diversity Training Really Work? Angela Duckworth and Katherine Milkman Explore in Harvard Business Review
Diversity is increasingly valued in the workplace, meaning that diversity training has become a commonplace offering for employees. But is it really yielding measurable results? Lavin speakers Angela Duckworth and Katherine Milkman explore in Harvard Business Review. Though diversity training... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Diversity & Inclusion Speakers: Driving Creativity, Innovation, and Workplace Satisfaction
Organizations are quickly realizing the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace: creative thinking, innovation, and problem-solving, to name a few. Lavin’s Top 10 Diversity & Inclusion Speakers help companies overcome their implicit biases, work across different cultures, and empower... Continue Reading →