Gender Equity

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Celebrating Inspiring Women of the San Francisco Bay Area

The Bay Area is teeming with trailblazing women leaders whose immense social, civic, economic, spiritual, and cultural contributions to the region ...
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Perspective: Doubling Down on DEI

Bay Area Council Chair and Hanson Bridgett Managing Partner Kristina Lawson joined Hanson Bridgett Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer an...
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Following Chauvin Verdict, Much Work Remains

The nation breathed a deep sigh of relief this week with the conviction of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the depraved murder of Geor...
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Council Welcomes New Gender, Diversity and Inclusion Chairs

The Gender, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee this week (Sept. 9) announced the appointment to new co-chairs, including Jed York, CEO of the San F...
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Council’s Leadership Helping Expand Paid Family Leave

Legislation (SB 1383, Jackson) the Bay Area Council was instrumental in drafting to expand paid family leave (PFL) to more workers appeared on trac...
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Listening, Taking Action on Racial Justice, Equity

The horrific killing of George Floyd ignited nationwide protests to end police brutality against Black Americans, but it has also sparked a much la...
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Check Your Blind Spots on Unconscious Bias

Unconscious bias plays a central role in shaping our perspectives on those we work with and the people we surround ourselves with. This week, Bay A...
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Chief Diversity Officers Forum Advances Inclusive Workplaces

Management plays a key role in advancing or damaging diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Chief Diversity Officers convened for the second tim...
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Committee Focuses on Family Leave, Flexible Workplace Policies

The importance of strong paid family leave policies in fostering a positive and productive workplace was among the key topics the Bay Area Council ...
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More Work to Do to Make Workplaces Family Friendly

California has work to do to improve conditions for working moms, according to a recent ranking by Wallet Hub. The state ranked 40th based on a var...
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