Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano

Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano says some companies and leaders are anthropomorphising AI agents, calling them “AI workers” or “digital workers”. As leaders in people and culture, Blanche-Sarellano argues we should push back on this: loudly and urgently. 

Dishearteningly, but perhaps not surprisingly, new data shows perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in global workplaces have declined since 2022.

It’s true that some companies are divesting from DEI, but those companies never really cared in the first place (but were happy to get some flattering PR), writes Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano.

This International Women’s Day, I’m thrilled to be editing SmartCompany’s newsletter to answer all your questions about intersectionality and inclusivity.

Amina of Zaria founder Winitha Bonney shares how we can bring allies — White men and women — along on the journey when advancing women of colour in leadership and entrepreneurship.

As a writer, speaker and self-proclaimed ‘appearance activist’, Carly Findlay is building a career by striving to change the way people view people with facial differences, skin conditions, and disabilities.

Peta Friend’s story is one of grit, loyalty and authenticity — and an example of how people can thrive when they can bring their true selves to work.

Winitha Bonney is the founder of digital media company Amina of Zaria, which this May is running its first #ColourFULL entrepreneurship conference.

In this Q&A, Bring Me Home founder Jane Kou talks about why diversity drives business growth and how White women can support women of colour at work.