Hispanic, Latino/a, or Latinx: The Cultural Significance of Terminology
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By Ashton Vicente | Communications AssociateReviewed by Rebecca Parrilla | Director of Content & Research As communities and workplaces celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the question on many well-meaning minds concerns appropriate language: What term is preferred by people of Latin American- and Spanish-descent, and why does it matter? Terminology has been contested for decades, which Read More »
Managing Bias in Talent Review
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By Andrea Wicks Bowles | Senior Consultant As we navigate the complexities of hybrid, remote, and in-office work arrangements, companies across the globe are facing the effects of shifting employee-employer relationships. In 2022, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that voluntary turnover (“quit rates”) was up 25% from pre-pandemic levels, and the McKinsey Global Survey found career development and advancement Read More »
LCW Names Charles Adams Co-CEO & Managing Principal
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LCW is thrilled to announce that Charles “Chuck” Adams has assumed a new role within the organization as Co-CEO & Managing Principal. Chuck joined LCW as Managing Principal in February 2020, bringing with him nearly 20 years of experience working in community, education, and corporate diversity programs. In the time since, Chuck has been a Read More »
A Note from LCW Leadership: Statement on Florida’s “Stop Woke Act”
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Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends, At LCW we approach the brave conversations we have every day from a place of learning and growth that never compels individuals to make assumptions or judgements based on race, gender, nationality, or any other part of their identity. We take pride in helping individuals recognize and then directly challenge Read More »
LCW Welcomes Four New Team Members and Announces Two New Roles
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The LCW team is proud to announce four new team members and two new roles, adding to the expertise and skills we utilize every day to drive transformational change for our clients. These additions will allow LCW to stay at the forefront of the industry by developing innovative new offerings, while simultaneously delivering the trusted Read More »
LCW Welcomes Alisa Kolodizner as Co-CEO & Managing Partner
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For over two decades, LCW has taken a unique and industry-leading approach to helping individuals and organizations succeed across cultures. Well, we are at it again… Today we are very excited to introduce Alisa Kolodizner as the newest member of LCW’s executive leadership team. Alisa will assume the role of Co-CEO & Managing Partner, while Read More »
The LCW Team Continues to Grow
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LCW is proud to announce that our team is once again growing. We’re excited to introduce four new hires and two new roles within the organization. This growth represents LCW’s continued commitment to providing personal and intentional partnership with every LCW client as we strive to help make transformational change across global organizations. “Expanding Read More »
How Can We Retain Diverse Teams? Larry Baker Shares his Perspective with From Day One
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You’ve hired diverse talent – now what? Last month, Larry Baker and other DEI leaders joined From Day One’s recent virtual conference, Diversity: How Employers Can Match Words With Deeds, to tackle this question. Throughout the discussion, one thing was clear: consistency and accountability are key to making sure companies create “sticky” workplaces. “What gets Read More »
What the Trial for the Murder of George Floyd Means to Me
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Now that the trial for the murder of George Floyd is over, in lieu of an official corporate statement, we at LCW would like to center the voice of our team member, consultant and facilitator Larry Baker. Below he shares his reaction and perspectives for what needs to happen next to implement and sustain true Read More »
A Note from Our Partners: Statement on “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” Executive Order
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Dear Clients, Partners & Friends, We have reviewed the September 22 Executive Order, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. First, we want to assure you that our training content and consultative efforts to help organizations build cultures of inclusion do not now nor ever promote race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating in any way. Read More »