Diversiology Insider — From ‘No’ to Now: Humanity Practices and Retention Strategies That Work.
Published 19 days ago • 3 min read
Diversiology Insider: The Real Work Report
Real Insights. Real Tools. Real Talk. For Practitioners, Allies, and ERG Leaders
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Welcome to Diversiology Insider: The Real Work Report—built for practitioners, allies, and ERG leaders navigating real-world challenges and pushing inclusion forward.
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Practitioner Check In
The Humanity Practice: From “No” to “Now”
I’m done with the endless lists of what we can’t do at work. 🚫 The fear. 🚫 The politics. 🚫 The constant “no.”
It’s time to flip the script — from scarcity to possibility. From waiting for approval to practicing humanity in real time.
The Humanity Practice is about exactly that: simple, actionable ways to put people first — no policy rewrite required. These are things you can start doing today to build workplaces rooted in dignity, empathy, and belonging.
Here’s how we’re doing it:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays — I drop a short video on LinkedIn sharing one Humanity Practice you can try immediately.
Fridays — The Humanity Practice Weekly Newsletter pulls all three together, adds tools, and helps you put them into action where you work.
I started this because I believe we can change our workplaces — one story, one conversation, one action at a time.
A fresh Practitioner Check-In introducing The Humanity Practice — your new source for actionable ways to put people first at work.
Free resources and practical tools to kick off our Belonging + Retention monthly focus, plus strategies you can put to work this week to deepen belonging, strengthen retention, and build more equitable systems.
Big leadership moves from Julie Kratz, Ruth Rathblott, and Dani Herrera that show what real allyship, visibility, and equity-centered programming look like in action.
Upcoming opportunities to connect, learn, and lead inside our community and beyond.
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Free Resources We’ve Dropped
This Month’s Focus: Belonging + Retention
Retention isn’t just about pay or perks — it’s about people feeling they truly belong. When belonging is missing, even your most talented team members will look elsewhere. This month, we’re diving deep into how belonging drives retention — and how to move from “we value people” to “people feel valued.”
Belonging at Work: The Retention Strategy You’re Overlooking Belonging is more than a warm, fuzzy concept — it’s a measurable driver of retention and performance. This insight breaks down why belonging is often missing from retention strategies and what you can do to change that. 📘 Read the Insight: Belonging at Work: The Retention Strategy You’re Overlooking
Belonging at Work: 5 Practical Ways to Improve Retention Belonging isn’t built in a day — but it can be built intentionally. This resource guide offers five actionable strategies you can start using right now to boost retention through belonging. 🧰 Download the Tool: Belonging at Work: 5 Practical Ways to Improve Retention
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Real Leaders. Real Conversations. Real Impact.
Julie Kratz — Allyship in Action In honor of International Allyship Day, inclusive leadership expert Julie Kratz dropped her powerful new book Allyship in Action: 10 Practices for Living Inclusively Every Day. This is a must-read for leaders and allies ready to turn good intentions into consistent, meaningful action. 📘 Buy the Book Today
Ruth Rathblott — Let’s Put “Unhiding” on the SXSW Stage Author of Unhide and Seek, Ruth Rathblott is on a mission to bring the conversation about why we hide — and the future we unlock when we stop — to SXSW 2026. Her PanelPicker® session is live now, and your click can help make it happen. ❤️ Vote Here Before August 24
Dani Herrera — Hispanic Heritage Month Programming That Goes Beyond Performative Award-winning DEI strategist Dani Herrera is bringing bold, equity-centered programming to Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15). From “Calladita Te Ves Más Bonita? No More” to “From Invisible to Leadership,” Dani’s sessions blend cultural authenticity, leadership development, and actionable strategies to uplift Latine talent. Whether you’re strengthening ERGs, training managers, or building inclusive systems, Dani brings honesty, empathy, and measurable impact. 📅 Explore & Book Dani’s HHM Offerings
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What’s Coming Up
Grown Woman Wednesday: Purpose + Provision 📅 August 20 | Rocki Howard + employment lawyer and strategist Heather Bussing go deep on how to pursue purpose and protect your peace — without sacrificing provision. 🔗 Connect with Heather
Inclusive Insights: Belonging + Retention 📅 August 21 | We’re teaming up again with Transform to talk about what really drives retention — and how systems must evolve if we want belonging to stick. Can't wait to learn from Angela N. Briggs-Paige and Brian Fisborne.
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