IIP063 Why “Professionalism” and “Culture Fit” Undermine DEI

#063 - In this episode, Kay Fabella talks about why our longstanding notions of professionalism and culture fit undermine diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in organizations.

Kay starts the episode by discussing the intersectional violence against historically excluded communities in her birth country, the US, and why feeling pressured to stay “professional” as someone working in DEI can be challenging in the face of social inequity and injustice.

Finally, Kay breaks down the history of the workplace, how professionalism standards and ideas of culture fit came to be, and shows you what you can do instead to attract and maintain a diverse and inclusive talent pool.