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Relationships at Work - a trust-driven leadership podcastWhy DEI Gets Stuck in the MiddleMost organizations talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion at the executive level — or delegate it to HR.But that’s not where DEI actually succeeds or fails.In this episode of Relationships at Work, Russel speaks with Jonathan Njus about why middle managers are the real linchpin of DEI efforts — and why so many initiatives stall once they reach the middle of the organization.Jonathan breaks down:Why middle managers quietly shape hiring, performance reviews, and team cultureHow DEI often fails because of language, not valuesWhy psychological safety must extend to lea...
2026-01-0552 min
The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program — Events and InterviewsSeizing the Moment on Worker Rights: A Toolkit for Organizers and PractitionersToday’s politicized environment poses unique challenges for worker rights advocates. With Congress often divided, and many state and local governments as well, the path to improving worker rights through legislation is narrow. Nonetheless, we have seen some remarkable progress on worker rights over the last few years through executive action. Leveraging executive action, however, is not a straightforward and easily discernible path for grassroots activists and organizations interested in advancing worker rights and job quality.
Workshop’s “Toolkit: An Organizer’s Guide to Executive Action” authored by Executive Director Mary Beth Maxwell, demystifies and democratizes the policy-maki...
2024-09-051h 18