LizMikos

About Liz Mikos

Liz is a PhD. candidate with expertise in multiculturalism in the contemporary United States. She brings targeted knowledge on the recent shifts in the U.S. demographics, changing global attitudes, and the impact this has on her clients. She partners with firms and organizations to devise diversity and inclusion strategies that fit both their values and goals.

Building Inclusion 3.0

Stereotyping is often something you “accuse” someone of. That’s a heavy, negative verb for a sensitive subject. Yet implicit bias — the subject en vogue for HR, leadership, and training and development — is remarkably ... Read More

By |2016-11-25T14:33:22-08:00July 24th, 2016|Articles|

Beyond Boxes

Life is messy. Boundaries blur between work and life, to-do lists grow while emails pile up next to news feeds, updates from family, and tweets from friends. People wear different identities as they cross these ... Read More

By |2016-11-25T14:33:30-08:00July 24th, 2016|Articles|

Do You "Fit?"

"They aren't a cultural fit." How often have you used this language to describe a candidate that you didn't hire? What exactly does it mean? Maybe you also use it after a termination, "They weren't ... Read More

By |2016-11-25T14:35:02-08:00May 12th, 2015|Blog|

30%

I read something that got under my skin this morning. Recent data proves that until a particular group makes up 30% of an organization, it is unlikely that their views will be heard. My inclusive ... Read More

By |2016-08-06T14:44:49-07:00April 14th, 2015|Blog|

A House Divided

I recently attended a luncheon educational event, and the room was like every other I've walked into. You've probably been here too - tables dotting the space, each half full, and - for lack of ... Read More

By |2016-11-25T14:35:12-08:00March 17th, 2015|Blog|

Comfort Zones

I like to push myself outside my comfort zone. Well, “like” is a strong word. I don’t actually like it, in the moment at least. But, afterwards I appreciate the experience - and find it ... Read More

By |2016-08-06T14:44:56-07:00August 19th, 2014|Blog|

Talking Code…

I've spent the last couple of days thinking about gender. Various news reports and annual studies crossed my desk either analyzing data, evaluating 2013, and/or making projections for 2014; and, something struck me. I think ... Read More

By |2016-08-06T14:45:13-07:00January 7th, 2014|Blog|
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