Acknowledge Quote by James Levine
“We found that when people put this issue on the table, it turns out that men acknowledge the issue, and employers and employees can work out solutions just as working mothers do.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Workplace Equality Forum, 2015
Discussing that openly reveals the problem, allowing both genders and employers to collaborate on solutions like those for working mothers.
In simple terms: Talking about issues openly helps find solutions.
Address issues openly to enable collaboration.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- HR policies
- parental leave discussions
- gender bias training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you create a safe space for such discussions?
- What barriers exist to open dialogue?
If not all parties are willing, dialogue may stall.