The latest from Jill Nowacki

Feb 11, 2021 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Coming to terms with the white moderate

When leaders commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion, they must start with deep self-reflection. It is not uncommon for someone to disavow racism or reject gender discrimination. It is less ...

Jan 20, 2021 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

That interaction will change your relationship. Make it for the better.

With every interaction, you have the opportunity to change a relationship. How you handle each interaction determines whether you make it better or worse. Often, we enter these exchanges as ...

Dec 22, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Five tips for job seekers … and hiring managers, too

It is almost time to put 2020 behind us. While no magical changes may occur with the flip of the calendar, people seem optimistic about what the New Year might ...

Nov 17, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Everybody wants inclusion … so why are we so polarized?

As we watch the dust settle on the 2020 Presidential election, I am hyperaware of the extreme polarization that exists in America and in our workplaces.  Over the past eight ...

Oct 19, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

What’s in your DEI business case?

If your credit union has made a statement of commitment to DEI, but now find yourself wondering what comes next, it’s time to make the business case for specific ...

Sep 18, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Want inclusion? Stop cancel culture

Perfection should not be a prerequisite to anything in life. If we were required to already have achieved mastery before pursuing a new endeavor, growth would be impossible. How often ...

Aug 17, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Most of your employees are not okay

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 40% of U.S. families include children under the age of 18. With employment rates of the heads ...

Jul 22, 2020 - by Jill Nowacki, Humanidei

Caregiving and COVID: Are women going to lose professional gains?

For years, September has brought a steady rhythm to the workplace: As households get back to regular routines and summer trips come to an end, organization-wide meetings, conferences, and trainings ...