Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, with a specific focus on eliminating gender bias in the workplace and our communities. Bringing attention to the disparities that exist in our society is critical for change to occur. Recognizing the inequalities in diversity practices, gender and race, are steps we as individuals and organizations need to take. Discussion is an important step. Identifying and recognizing inherent biases helps. Yet, it is only when we begin to take actions to validate the thoughts and talk, do we begin to make real change.
It is not only about numbers and quotas as those are in place to provide comfort to those who foster the bias and mask the more prevalent issues that exist. Simple steps can be taken immediately to create an environment that is safe and secure for women in the workplace and our communities. We can allow people to lead without them being leaders, and if we want to create meaningful change for those who are disadvantaged, possibly we can listen and allow them to guide the course for meaningful change.
Rather than mere discussion, and a one-off for today, what immediate actions are you taking to recognize past bias and manifest long-term impact, where every day is Women’s Day, or rather Everyone’s Day.
