#HRSocialHour & #BlackBlogsMatter – the Crossover Chat You Never Knew You Needed

After a long weekend of selling cookies (seriously, over 2 days, we spent 8 hours at Wal-mart & 2 hours at Runnings. Tired doesn’t begin to cover it!), Rocky & I hit our favorite craft beer tasting room with some cookies to pair up (always good). So I was able to participate in this wonderful Twitter chat with a beverage & many cookies. It was a phenomenal conversation! Sarah Morgan is a great partner to have these conversations with so Jon & I were thrilled to have her along for the ride. I’ve got a few highlights below, and you can see the full conversation here.

We started by sharing our intersecting identities and I loved seeing how everyone interpreted the question. I think that is the key about the question – there is no right or wrong. I know my identities change based on the day, the conversation, those I’m with. It is good to understand how you are approaching a conversation or another person.

We talked about what Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) means.

A3 – DEIB at work = people of diff races, genders, etc being paid justly and supported fully as unique individuals who are accepted for being authentic self & encouraged to be whole & healed humans#HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter pic.twitter.com/H6OhgNQIB9

— Sarah Morgan (@TheBuzzOnHR) February 24, 2020

A3. Being respected, included, heard, express and influence.A place where people are respected based on the skills, competence, diversity of thoughts and values, rather looked through the color, gender, identities or religion lenses. #HRSocialhour #HRTech

— Baskaran Ambalavanan (@baski_LA) February 24, 2020

My favorite infographic to show the difference between equality & equity and how you can change the entire picture by removing the barrier!

And, don't forget to stop and talk with people. Don't just expect people to raise their voices. They have to trust you first. This means WE have work to do to create that trust. #HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter

— Kate Bischoff 👩🏻‍💻🙋🏻‍♀️🥾 (@k8bischHRLaw) February 24, 2020

We talked about challenges organizations face when it comes to DEIB.

It’s damn uncomfortable and I remind myself and others it’s pretty temporary pain compared to what others experience on a daily basis.

— Sarah Noll Wilson (@sarahnollwilson) February 24, 2020

A4. Most orgs celebrate when numbers for representation improve. WRONG. Those numbers mean nothing if the culture, work processes, mission and goals ignore the contributions those people should make. #HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter

— John Baldino (@jbalive) February 24, 2020

A4. Too many times I hear “do we have issues?” Instead of “what are we doing to see and solve our issues?” #HRsocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter

— Sarah Noll Wilson (@sarahnollwilson) February 24, 2020

Yes! Many orgs have no idea where to start and are often forced into reactive engagement because of bad behavior/policies/cultural norms that they didnt know how to address. #HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter https://t.co/2ZEp24XJ4O

— Keirsten Greggs (@TrapRecruiter) February 24, 2020

A5b – Also, these resources helped me & I highly recommend them #HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter https://t.co/oNojuulMYS

— Sarah Morgan (@TheBuzzOnHR) February 24, 2020

And lots and lots and lots of resources!

A5. The Zulu work “Sawubona” meaning I see you: your whole being, your success, your struggles, your humanity, your contributions etc. allowing others to tell their stories, honoring their story, & allowing them to creatively operate in their truth #HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter https://t.co/40S4C7E7LG

— Nat (@NattyDeeShares) February 24, 2020

A6b – Second, make a plan to educate yourself on the offending issue.

Do not rely on the harmed individual or other marginalized people to educate you. Resources abound & Google is free

#HRSocialHour #BlackBlogsMatter

— Sarah Morgan (@TheBuzzOnHR) February 24, 2020

Keep on learning

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