Beyond Mentorship: Sponsorship as the Key to Black Career Empowerment
Explore the key differences between mentorship and sponsorship in advancing the careers of Black professionals. This article examines why mentorship alone is insufficient to overcome systemic barriers in the workplace, while sponsorship can be transformative. Learn how sponsors amplify achievements, create opportunities, expand networks, and challenge biases, enabling Black employees to secure leadership positions. Featuring insights from Coqual and the Harvard Business Review, the article offers practical steps for organisations to develop a sponsorship culture that fosters diversity, inclusion, and long-term success. Ideal for businesses committed to empowering Black talent and driving meaningful, systemic change.
Interview with Lejla & Rukaia: A Critical Analysis on DEI Initiatives and the Refugee Experience
In 2024 alone, up to 300 million people are expected to need humanitarian aid, psychological support, and protection as they flee inhospitable conditions, seeking a new place to call home. The refugee crisis concerns us all, and so this month we interviewed Lejla Podgoršek and Rukaia Aldubouni, who graciously shared their experiences to offer critical recommendations for improving refugee inclusion through nuanced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies.
When do I become an ally?
What does it take for one to call themselves an ally? How can groups of people from historically marginalised backgrounds become allies to each other? And what are the different types of allies? In this article, we will explore answers to these questions as we reflect on allyship, not as a static identity, but one that requires accountability, humility, and most of all: action