HR Gatekeepers
In this piece, I would like you to consider three surveys / reports around the topic of inclusion, diversity and talent management. 1. LinkedIn’s recruiting trends For the year…
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How is it that ‘being Black is to be inferior’ ?
Fellows, I am interviewing professionals, entrepreneurs, students on their perception and experience to be Black or Brown in corporate Brussels. So far, quite often, professionals told me that « being black…
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As Black in corporate Brussels, how are you potentially perceive?
To younger black / brown graduates, talents, professionals dreaming of a successful career, Being Black in corporate Brussels, how are you potentially perceived? Racism and racial discriminations at work…
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Personal brand: why do you do what you do?
« What is your why »? What is a (personal) brand? Workshop at Google Atelier: This afternoon, I attended a workshop with the following title: « How do you present yourself online…
DetailsThe state of diversity challenge in corporate Brussels
What is the state of diversity challenge and diagnostic in corporate Brussels? Yesterday, I attended a workshop « So-Divercity » organised by Bruxeo. Bruxeo is a federation of employers in Brussels, active…
DetailsRacism in the workplace? Not our problem, not our burden
Racism in the workplace… « There is power in identity« ! Bryan Stevenson… Thank you for the inspiration brother. « When we create the right kind of identity, we can say things to…
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How real is your personal brand vs commoditization in this global marketplace?
Personal brand… What makes you unique in this global marketplace? Who are you? « Do you love your company? Do you love your colleagues? Do you love your customers? » I am…
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Afropean trauma
Afropean trauma… Shared a real talk yesterday with a friend of a friend. It went something like this: « Can we agree that Belgium is our base? Then, imagine one day…
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They don’t come to us
At the end of a workshop on discrimination and inclusion, a conversation with a recently hired Managing Director in Brussels, reflecting on the make-up of their team, clients-base, change management…
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Similar qualifications, similar experiences, same access?
Fellows, Suggestion, read the article New approaches needed to tackle labour market discrimination against minorities in Europe. Then reflect. Have you ever felt at some point or are you feeling…
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