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‘Are You the Husband or the Wife?’ 6 Things NOT to Say to LGBTs

‘Are You the Husband or the Wife?’ 6 Things NOT to Say to LGBTs

Despite growing acceptance of LGBT employees, offensive comments and stereotypes still persist in the workplace. Our experts reveal the phrases you should avoid.

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Beyond ‘Honey’ & ‘Sweetie’: Things NEVER to Say to Women

Beyond ‘Honey’ & ‘Sweetie’: Things NEVER to Say to Women

Before you make that “harmless” little comment to the woman in the next office, take a look at things women leaders tell us are absolute no-no’s in the workplace.

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‘You Must Have Voted for Obama’: 5 Things NEVER to Say to Blacks

Jim Norman, Adrienne Bruce, Michelle Lee

Black execs from Kraft and Wells Fargo tell you how to turn these offensive encounters into opportunities for cultural-competence education.

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‘How Do You Go to the Bathroom?’ ‘Can You Still Have Children?’: Things NOT to Say to People With Disabilities

‘How Do You Go to the Bathroom?’ ‘Can You Still Have Children?’: Things NOT to Say to People With Disabilities

How do you avoid stereotypes and cultural incompetence when dealing with people with disabilities? Get some lessons from executives with disabilities and hear their horror stories.

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What Not to Say to Your CEO About Diversity

What Not to Say to Your CEO About Diversity

Want your CEO to become your diversity champion? Here are the pitfalls you need to avoid.

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7 Things NEVER to Say to LGBT Coworkers

7 Things NEVER to Say to LGBT Coworkers

Do you have a coworker who just recently came out of the closet? Here’s what leading experts from PwC and GLSEN suggest you SHOULDN’T say.

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