The move toward so-called inclusive language finds its origins in the feminist movement where activists considered sexist the generic masculine form of words, which has perennially been understood to ...
Using inclusive language in employee communications reinforces an organization’s priority on inclusion, improves the employee experience and increases the likelihood of talent retention, global HR ...
As inclusion and the employee experience continue to gain traction amid rapidly shifting organizational priorities, inclusive language plays a key role in enabling workplaces where everyone thrives, ...
A couple of years ago, I shared a Twitter post in which U.S. Rep. Rubén Gallego (D, Arizona) was asked about how Democrats can improve their standing among southwestern Latinx voters. His answer ...
Quantifying the impact of building inclusive language with a focus on intentional accessibility. As the saying goes: sticks and stones can break our bones, but words will never hurt me. I am sure many ...
People have become accustomed to so-called neutral language that defaults to masculine pronouns. It takes a conscious effort to speak in a way that is free of bias. Nelson Mandala the former president ...
Most of us have grown up with that old adage drilled into our heads, with the idea that words are just words, and we should ignore insults and taunts. But, as has been made glaringly obvious in recent ...
Ever start a team meeting with the greeting, “Hey, guys”? You might realize it’s not inclusive language as you say it, and try to correct with a hesitant, “and gals,” which tends to make the intention ...
Members of our Community Editorial Board, a group of community residents who are engaged with and passionate about local issues, respond to the following question: This fall, the CU police department ...
Implementing LGBTQ+ inclusive language in patient care and clinical trials for dermatology could improve data accuracy, relevance, and patient-clinician relationships. Utilizing LGBTQ+-inclusive ...
The dental hygienist asked the question in jest as I sat in the chair awaiting my routine teeth cleaning. I laughed politely and responded, “No,” to which I wanted to add, “And I never will.” That ...