Humanidei News Archives

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage month is here again! You are probably starting to see messages on social media and maybe even posters promoting local events. But what is National Hispanic Heritage Month? National Hispanic Heritage month [...]

All people are different people
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All people are different people
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In August 2020, Ted Lasso gave me some unexpected moments of joy. As the title character of the Apple TV comedy series, Jason Sudeikis plays Lasso, an American football coach who stumbles into work coaching [...]

The DEI journey: Listen and learn

The DEI journey: Listen and learn

What does it mean to be “woke”? Merriam-Webster defines it as slang and means, “to be aware of and actively attentive to the important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice).”  As [...]

Three steps closer to inclusive hiring

Three steps closer to inclusive hiring

When Humanidei assumed leadership of O’Rourke & Associates--- a longtime credit union executive recruiting firm—I asked the recruiting team to ensure there was at least one woman and one person of color in [...]

Sexual harassment still exists

Sexual harassment still exists

 The recent sexual harassment allegations against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo provide clear examples of how not to be an inclusive leader. His response is demonstrative of a person who—at a minimum—has not [...]

Coming to terms with the white moderate

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 common to understand what it [...]

What’s in your DEI business case?

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 actions. As credit unions wrap [...]