Netta Jenkins
A “culture add” is someone who may bring qualities or experiences that are not already present on the team, as opposed to the “culture fit”—someone who exemplifies the attributes already on the team. When employers specifically seek culture fits… that can lead to homogeneous teams that can perpetuate exclusive practices. Overall, that prevents the team from diversifying and pushing forward in a productive way.
Content: Quotation | Author: Netta Jenkins | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources
Netta Jenkins
What we know through research is that employees inherently do not trust HR departments, because employees perceive HR as heavily focused on protecting the employer. This is true despite the fact that there are incredible HR professionals driving impact. Since we understand the perception that employees hold, it’s key to have DEI under its own department. That structure provides a safe space for employees to … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: Netta Jenkins | Source: McKinsey Quarterly | Subjects: Diversity, Human Resources