Avery FrancisThe 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…Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Avery FrancisinThe StartupYou 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…Jul 13, 2020Jul 13, 2020
Avery Francis“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…May 31, 20201May 31, 20201
Avery FrancisA 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…May 28, 20205May 28, 20205
Avery FrancisIn 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…Mar 19, 2020Mar 19, 2020
Avery FrancisMy biggest career secret and how you can build the ultimate community of women.My biggest career secret: The community of women around me.Mar 8, 2019Mar 8, 2019
Avery FrancisDitch 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…Feb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
Avery FrancisinbrightplusearlyWhat 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 speciality in…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019
Avery Francis8 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…Aug 25, 20172Aug 25, 20172