Jul 13, 2020The Black Experience: What Being Black in Tech Really Feels LikeNavigating life as a Black person already comes with inherent challenges. When you add on the lack of cultural and visible diversity in the workplace, things get even more difficult. For me, a Black woman working in HR, I’ve encountered the greatest workplace disparities for Black professionals in the tech…Black Lives Matter8 min read
Jul 13, 2020You Can’t Give Up: A Guide to Effectively Supporting Black EmployeesIf you’re an employer, and you haven’t said anything by now — it’s time. You haven’t missed your window. Systemic racism has existed for well over 400 years, and it’s not going to end this month. For those of you that have said something — the work isn’t done. You…Black Lives Matter8 min read
May 31, 2020“I’m sorry” Just Isn’t EnoughAs some of you know, I recently published a blog post to my Medium account detailing my experience being gaslit in the workplace. You can read the story here. Since then, I’ve received hundreds of supportive messages, as well as congratulations for the public apology I’ve received from Emily (Sharon)…3 min read
May 28, 2020A Tale as Old as Time: Black Women, White Women, and Gaslighting in the WorkplaceFor over a decade, I have devoted my career to building workplaces worth joining. At each company I’ve worked with, my job has been to promote an inclusive culture, hire the right people, and help to foster the safest possible space for everyone. …Black Women10 min read
Mar 19, 2020In the Wake of COVID-19, Here’s How to Build a Fully Remote Interview ProcessIn a matter of weeks, COVID-19 went from a novel flu strain to a global pandemic. If you find that your office is closed and you’re forced to work remote due to COVID-19, you have to do your best to keep business as usual. In many cases that means still…5 min read
Mar 8, 2019My biggest career secret and how you can build the ultimate community of women.My biggest career secret: The community of women around me. I’m surrounded by women who inspire me to believe that everything and anything is possible. This community has influenced me not only professionally but on a personal level as well. Today, in celebration of International Women’s Day, I’m taking time to consciously reflect on and appreciate these relationships. My favourite…Diversity6 min read
Feb 27, 2019Ditch Your “Gotcha” Interview Process. Now.How would you feel if an interview process was designed with the sole purpose to throw you off your game? When organizations take advantage of the obvious power dynamic that exists in the interview process, I can’t help but cringe. It’s an interview, not a witch hunt. Recently a woman…Recruiting5 min read
Published in brightplusearly·Jan 14, 2019What to look for in a Head of TalentWith over a decade of recruiting experience, I’ve hired thousands of people for some of the world’s best companies. With a specialty in high growth tech, I’ve worked with top startups to build out their talent strategies and bring their growth to new heights through hiring the best and brightest…Recruiting8 min read
Aug 25, 20178 lessons from my first startup gigAnyone who’s worked for a startup will usually say it’s unlike any career experience they have ever had. It’s a wild ride and if you are like me (filled with piss and vinegar) a startup is a great place to be. Startups are filled with people who are passionate and…Hiring7 min read