Diversity
What Makes a Leader Inclusive?
At Intend2Lead, we believe that amazing things are possible when we uncover and leverage the unique gifts, talents and skills of each individual. This is not just an aspirational idea. It’s a business imperative. Demographics in the workplace are shifting dramatically. The workforce now includes five different generations (i.e., traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, Generation Y/millennials, and…
Read MoreMake Your Website Accessible for Everyone
It wasn’t that long ago that accounting firms – and nearly everyone else – were rebuilding their websites to be responsive, so they were easy to read and accessible regardless of the device used to access the site. Now it is time to take that one step further and make your website ADA compliant. …
Read MoreDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in Accounting: What Is Ours to Do?
The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 heightened many Americans’ awareness of the deeply rooted, systemic racism that has existed in our country since inception and continues to evolve over the years. As a profession that has been historically dominated by white people – white men, in particular, considering even today, women represent…
Read MoreMaking the Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
As I talk to firms around the country, many people are interested in working on making their culture more inclusive, intentionally hiring a more diverse team and looking for ways to create an environment that aims to be more equitable. It is exciting to see firms starting to have these conversations internally, and in some…
Read MoreSponsorship-Barrier to Exit for Talent
Jayne is a woman with ten years of experience in public accounting. She is certified and versatile in multiple areas of practice in which she might contribute now and in the future. She has deep community roots in the major metropolitan area in which she works and she has shown great promise in promoting the…
Read MoreThe Concept of Privilege
Recently in working with a group of senior leaders in an accounting firm, one of the baby boomer white males said to me: “I have learned in my journey of understanding regarding diversity in our profession that I was born on third base, yet all my life I have thought I hit a triple”. This…
Read MoreThe Myths of Diversity & Inclusion
Every day there is more conversation about diversity and inclusion in the accounting profession. The AICPA formed the National Commission on Diversity and Inclusion[1] to begin looking at ethnic diversity which is only one aspect of diversity. The AICPA has also had a focus on gender diversity for over thirty years which continues with the…
Read MoreRetaining & Developing Diverse Talent
Jane is a minority with ten years of experience in public accounting. She is certified and versatile in the areas of practice in which she might contribute now and in the future. She has deep community roots in the major metropolitan area in which she works and she has shown great promise in promoting the…
Read MoreStop Talking Diversity; Start Acting
Diversity is something that we have been commiserating about for a many years as it pertains to gender, age, and race – areas that are protected under federal law. Our firm leaders often go to seminars, read articles and if we are asked, we engage in a conversation about how we wish our industry was…
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