garrison gibbons
people executive
the connective tissue between the brand, business, & people
Personality Tests Are NOT Inclusive
Tip: 🚫 Don’t do this 🚫 Not only do personality tests often lead to confirmation bias, they also tend create cultures rampant with...
Remote First Work Culture
For the companies that are shifting from an in-office culture to a remote-first workplace, there are some crucial cultural adjustments...
The Great Minority
We all know that we have until 2050 to address climate change. What you may not know: We have until 2050 to address Diversity, Equity,...
My Response to BLM at Knotch
Last week, in response to the recent murders of Black lives and the increasing national conversation on racism, I rolled out a...
Pride is not cancelled. Pride is restored.
Pride is not cancelled. Pride is restored. ✊ Pride started with riots against police brutality. ✊ Pride parades were designed to be...
SHRM Does NOT Represent the HR Industry
I must speak out. As an HR leader, I have been extremely disappointed and frankly disgusted by the way SHRM has posted about the topic of...
Unpacking Unconscious Bias: Bias 101
✖️ Bias 101 ✖️ 😇 Halo Effect: Putting someone on a pedestal based on one positive trait or action 👿 Horn Effect: Putting someone in the...
Pronouns Are Not 'Preferred'
Pride month coming up has me thinking... I see more and more pronouns listed on people’s profiles every day. It makes my queer heart...
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: What are the Differences?
▪️ Diversity is being invited to the party. ▪️ Equity is having the means to get to the party. ▪️ Inclusion is being asked to dance. ▪️...
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging During COVID-19
Q: What can I do during this crisis that’s no cost in the area of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging? A in 3 A’s: Auscultate:...
Social Distancing Requires Certain Privileges
Washing your hands is easy, if you have access to clean water. Killing germs is easy, if you have access to and can afford hand...
Privilege Doesn't Go Away During a Crisis
We are all affected by this crisis, but it’s important to remember our privilege now more than ever. This effects us all differently, and...