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True progress in child and family well-being requires collective effort. No single organization, policy, or program can address the complex challenges families face today. It’s when agencies, community groups, advocates, and families themselves work hand-in-hand that we create pathways to lasting change. When we engage as true partners—listening, learning, and building on each other’s strengths—we amplify our impact. I’ve committed my work to fostering this collaboration so that every child and family has the opportunity to thrive together. Let’s focus on breaking silos and building bridges.

In the years of building partnerships and forming alliances, This is what I’ve learned: Connecting with individuals and unlocking people’s aspirations to make a difference can yield tremendous outcomes. No matter which part of society they’re from. Remember that these broad alliances are necessary to create real change in your community or even around the world.

Most of us want to be accountable allies but it's not easy to achieve. That's why I use the term "aspiring" and offer one-on-one support for those seeking to implement principles of equity into their roles as supervisor, facilitator and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44ZiJBM

Most of us want to be accountable allies but it's not easy to achieve. That's why I use the term "aspiring" and offer one-on-one support for those seeking to implement principles of equity into their roles as supervisor, facilitator and more. Learn more: https://bit.ly/44ZiJBM

A big part of the Partnership's impact work happens through our policy committees, which convene business and community leaders to fuel growth and opportunity in the Houston region. ➡️Learn more about our committees and the work they do to help make Houston greater: https://ow.ly/A0Iz50QW1Gk

It’s a week for very powerful, thought-provoking events! Congratulations and thank you to Kiley Henley MSc. and a very inspiring panel this morning at IoD Jersey’s event on social mobility. Insightful and impactful personal stories and some fresh ideas and suggestions for employers - for whom there are business, social and moral imperatives to take meaningful action for change. My 3 key takeaways: - “Opportunities are not equal” in Jersey. Unless you have a champion or advocate to help you open doors, social class and residency status can seem like insurmountable barriers to opportunity in our workplaces for many (both at the beginning and through the course of their working lives). - Our system - including immigration and education - have baked in barriers and biases that prevent social mobility and create second class citizens. We need to be far bolder and braver in our policy making. - There was a huge, positive energy in the room to really do something about this! And this gives me real hope that, with influential business groups like the IOD leading the charge and if we can involve more employers in the conversation, businesses can and will become increasingly proactive in enhancing opportunity for all. #socialmobility #education #immigration #inclusiveworkplaces #equity #leadership #hope Jersey Community Relations Trust Robert Ward Lucy Stephenson Selina Zenonos (she/her/hers) 🇯🇪🇵🇹 Daniel Read Conor Roche Dr Julie Luscombe/ People Like Me Coaching and Training Consultancy Simon Nash Alexandra Ruddy

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Today's bias reminds me of an interview experience I had as a young lawyer. I prided myself on being impartial and fair, but I discovered how my personal biases influenced my perceptions and evaluations. During the candidate interviews for a new associate position, I realized afterward that my stronger connection with someone from my group compared to the more neutral interaction with someone outside my usual circle was driven by in-group favoritism. This realization made me aware that relying on such biases could result in unfair treatment to both individuals, potentially placing undue advantage or disadvantage based solely on similarities. The individual from my group might be unfairly advantaged, while the candidate from a different background might be overlooked despite being a better fit for the role. This reflection underscores the importance of recognizing and addressing biases to ensure fairness and integrity in all evaluations, as exemplified by how my biases influenced the interview process. Have you joined my team's 30-day Interrupting Bias Challenge? Now is a good time to get caught up. Find it on my company's page The Vernā Myers Company (TVMC) and join the conversation! Share it with your network and let's keep pushing diversity forward together! If you want to read more on that story, I talk about it in my book: What If I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits of Culturally Effective People https://lnkd.in/e5KnGjQW

When you’re delivering DE&I training: ❌ DON’T piggyback off social awareness events or host one-off company seminars with no follow-up Not only does this have little-to-no effect on the actual behaviour of your people, but virtue signalling with awareness events can make it seem insincere. Instead: ✅ DO implement a genuine initiative that includes bias training, anonymous feedback, continuous engagement and diversity audits. This way, your people can embrace shared values while engaging in honest communication. Bias training allows you to promote more empathy across your team, making a more inclusive future for everyone. If a DE&I initiative is something you’re looking to build, we have a range of programmes and delivery methods that can help you get your team onboard. Contact one of our team to start the conversation: https://lnkd.in/e_KwYy7b #DE&I #diversity #inclusion #deitraining Researched by University of Pennsylvania

Dydd Gŵyl Dewi hapus! Happy St David’s Day! The first of March is Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Sant, or St David’s Day, the day when Wales celebrates its patron saint. A renowned preacher, his final words to his followers before his death on 1 March 589 were “Be joyful, keep the faith, and do the little things that you have heard and seen me do.” St David believed that we should “do the little things”, the small, considerate things that often make a big difference. What's one small thing you could do today that might make a big difference somewhere or to someone? - Check in with a friend or colleague you’ve not spoken to for a while? - Smile at someone as you pass them in the office or in the street? - Make someone a cuppa? - Let someone know you think they’re doing a great job? You never know how the small thing that you do might impact someone else’s day 😊 Let us know the little things that you do to make a difference. #Kindness #Wellbeing #WellbeingAtWork #Support #HR #HRCommunity #Inclusion #Recognition