Rewarding employee tenure over actual output is a silent retention killer in modern organizations. When companies prioritize how long someone has occupied a seat rather than the measurable value, impact, and talent they bring, they inadvertently inc…
Burnout rarely shows up as one bad day. It shows up as saying yes to one more thing until there's nothing left to say yes with. Lindiwe Davis, known as The Couch Coach, came back to Inclusive AF to talk with Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton about …
Every HR tech demo promises to save hours. Fewer of them ask which hours you were trying to save. Katee Van Horn sat down with Sarah Smart and Sofia Whelan, co-founders of HorizonHuman, to talk about AI adoption in HR and talent acquisition. Their …
Most interview advice assumes the best candidate is the one who's best at small talk. For neurodivergent and introverted job seekers, that assumption is the barrier. Interview coach Ramon Santillian has helped clients on the autism spectrum land ro…
"The vendor said it was fair" is not a hiring policy. That's the lesson from Mobley v. Workday, the lawsuit claiming Workday's AI screening tools rejected applicants based on age, race, and disability. On Inclusive AF, Katee Van Horn and Jackye Cla…
Picture it. A coworker comes back from a few months of leave noticeably thinner. By lunch, three people have asked how she did it, one has called it cheating, and her manager suddenly wants her at the client dinner. None of that is about medication…
Vetting artificial intelligence for recruitment requires moving past flashy vendor demos to interrogate underlying algorithms and datasets. Because general-purpose AI models often amplify historical prejudices, HR leaders must adopt rigorous evaluat…
Introduction: The Danger of the Invisible Status Quo In our professional lives, we are often told to look for the "red flags" the obvious conflicts, the overt instances of bias, or the glaring disparities in pay. However, the most insidious threats…
Hey Inclusive AF Fam! We’re back with another inspiring episode packed with so much knowledge and heart. This week, Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn welcome a very special guest from B Lab US & Canada, Hugues Sygney Jr., who shares honest insigh…
Hello Inclusive AF Podcast Community! We’re excited to share a fresh episode, recorded LIVE at HR Tech, with hosts Katee Van Horn and Robin Schooling sitting down with Caitlin Carragee and Mark Zimmerman from CoAdvantage. If you missed the conve…
Hey Inclusive AF Fam! We’re back with another insightful and engaging episode, and oh boy, you won’t want to miss this one! Jackye Clayton is flying solo this week with Dr. Bobby Melloy—but not to worry, Bobby is an amazing guest to help fill Katee…
Hey there, Inclusive AF fam! We’re back with an episode that dives right into the heart of what makes workplaces—and communities—truly welcoming, even while the language and labels keep changing all around us. On our latest episode, Katee and J…
Hey Inclusive AF Fam, Welcome to your August edition of the Inclusive AF newsletter! In our latest episode, Jackye and Katee dive deep into the challenging shifts happening around DEI, especially within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and …
Hey Inclusive AF Family, We’re back this week with a new episode recorded on a Sunday (yes, we even ditched our rest day for you!)—and if you thought things in the DEI and workplace world had calmed down for the summer, think again. Grab your cof…
Hey, Inclusive AF Fam! We’re back with another powerful episode, and wow, do we have some encouragement, real talk, and actionable nuggets from our most recent conversation with the wonderful Lindiwe Davis (“Lynn Dowie” if you want to get it right)…
Hey Inclusive AF fam! We’re back with another thought-provoking episode, and trust us—if you’re in HR, recruiting, tech, or care about fairness at work, this one’s a must-listen (and must-read). This Week on the Podcast: We dove into the landma…
Hello Inclusive AF Fam, We’re back with another episode (from the vault -- yes, it never got posted. Until now!!) packed with insight, vulnerability, and a bit of laughter to warm up these unexpectedly chilly Arizona and Texas days! In case you mis…
Hi Inclusive AF Fam, We're back with another fire episode! In case you missed it, Episode 153 of The Inclusive AF Podcast with Katee & Jackye dives deep into some of the most misrepresented topics making headlines—undocumented workers’ contribut…
Hey Inclusive AF Fam, We’re back this week with Episode 152 of The Inclusive AF Podcast, and whew—this one’s packed with timely insights and a little bit of “real talk” you won’t want to miss. In Case You Missed It:Your hosts Jackye Clayton and Ka…
Hey Inclusive AF fam, We’re back with episode 151, and let’s just say it’s one you seriously don’t want to miss. In this episode, Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn dive into one of the most jaw-dropping immigration stories we’ve ever seen unfold in…
Hello Inclusive AF Fam, We just dropped a powerful milestone episode—#150!—of The Inclusive AF Podcast, and trust us, this one is a MUST-LISTEN. This Week’s Topic:Black women’s exhaustion and why radical self-care is no longer just a luxury, but…
Hey Inclusive AF Fam! We're excited to bring you another heartfelt episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast with your fabulous hosts, Jackye Clayton and Katee Van Horn! 🎙️ This week, we dig into a topic that's as urgent as it is important—transgender …
Hi, Inclusive AF friends! We hope this message finds you well! We're excited to share some key insights from the latest episode of The Inclusive AF Podcast, where hosts Katee Van Horn and Jackye Clayton delve into the pressing topic of recent execu…
Hello Inclusivity Advocates, We are thrilled to bring you the latest updates from Episode 146 of The Inclusive AF Podcast featuring the dynamic Scott Curran. In this episode, Scott, a corporate attorney and social impact lawyer, dives deep into …