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“As we head into Oscars Sunday, we thought it was the perfect time to take a deeper look into the current state of women in Hollywood. Because despite the groundbreaking success of the Barbie movie, 2023 being dubbed "The Year of the Girl," and real talk of progress, there's still so much work that needs to be done. Though it's not always bright and sunshine-y, awareness of the data is so important. It's vital to look beyond the mere perception of female success to know how things need to change for the future.” - Hello Sunshine, founded by Reese Witherspoon Among 2022's top 250 films, 👉93% had no women cinematographers, 👉91% had no women composers, 👉80% had no women directors, 👉75% had no women editors, and 👉70% had no women writers. 👉And just 30 of 2023's 100 top-grossing movies featured women and girls in lead or co-lead roles. This is the lowest percentage in over a decade. 👉When we look at the Oscars numbers, of the 13,445 nominees at the Academy Awards since 1929, only 17% are women and less than 2% of all nominees ever have been women of color. 👉And this is all despite the fact that women are good business. #sexism in action #media #movies #film #art #allyship #actors #professionalwomen #womenleaders #leadership #diversityandinclusion #oscars #womensrights #racism #ageism

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the live performing arts and entertainment industry focus on ensuring diverse representation among performers and creators, which enhances authentic storytelling. The industry aims to provide equitable access to opportunities for talent from underrepresented communities through initiatives like mentorship and grants. It also emphasizes cultural inclusivity by showcasing various cultural narratives, creating a richer artistic landscape. An inclusive workplace culture is essential, where all individuals feel valued and supported, often through training and equitable policies. Engaging diverse audiences through outreach and accessible performances is a priority, as is establishing feedback mechanisms to continuously improve DEI efforts. Overall, the industry recognizes that DEI is crucial for enriching culture and fostering a sense of belonging for everyone involved.

So, it’s a bit of a of DIY holiday. One where the whole family’s getting involved. And in light of recent events, thinking a lot about my daughters, and about the intelligent and whole black women I hope they grow up in to. Its v helpful that they see people who look like them in the workplace; people in positions of responsibility. Not least because it’s a signal that a company values and welcomes who they are and what they bring. So, here’s a shout out to just a few black female people leaders in our talent/hr team at #Netflix who I have the utmost respect for, and I’m so glad to see blazing the trail for those coming behind: Marcella C. Nurse, Ed.M. is nothing short of a very special leader and colleague. Side note, it must be said that her emails are legendary and second to none. I’ve never looked forward to reading an email as I much as I do hers. Honestly they’re quite the experience. But more than this she brings much thought, grace and a strategic muscle to our work as a global team. Lorna Mattis. leads with wisdom and intelligence. Speak to anyone in our team, and they’ll describe Lorna as an inspiration. Love working with this star of a colleague. We are so fortunate to have this gem. Melissa B. I don’t actually have words for this last colleague. Melissa sees things I often don’t see. She leads with courage and knows how to get stuff done. She’s one of the most encouraging people I know. Every employee needs a manager like Mel. Grateful to know and work with you all. #women #careers #tech #leadership #hr #blackwomen #womenintech

"Representation of women in main cast is 50% compared to 42% when there are no women in above-the-line decision-making roles. Similarly, when there's at least one black writer in the writers' room, black representation in main cast roles is 34% compared to 11% when there are no black writers" (BBC news, link below) Latasha Gillespie, Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility at Amazon MGM Studios to BBC's Executive Lounge about leading the charge on inclusivity in entertainment! 🎬 Looking at this data what we can see is that in most TV programs design, concept and production, there is a clear lack of intersectional narratives and social representations that reflect in systemic exclusion and discrimination. Gillespie emphasizes that DEI isn't just about optics; it's about driving tangible change both behind and in front of the camera. Her work centers in the strategic importance of diversity and inclusion in talent retention and management in entertainment. 📚 Under Gillespie's leadership, Amazon MGM launched its inclusion policy guide and playbook, setting a new standard for the industry. These resources, available to the public, offers a roadmap for organizations striving to cultivate diverse, accurate storytelling, but more importantly to hold themselves accountable for their commitment to diversity. 💡 Her approach highlights the business imperative of DEI, transcending token gestures to institute systemic change. And thinking on this, she reflects on this question "how do we ensure that we delight all our global customers by showing them stories about their love, joy and challenges in an authentic way?" I would like to add to her statement that this is why Media is a massive and powerful channel in which narratives and inclusion can be challenged, and also, why role models that represent Latin Americans, People of colour, Women, LGTBIQ+, people with disabilities and more, are really important in TV series and movies. We think in our clueless minds that we go for pure entertainment to watch TV series or to the cinema, but we are exposed to narratives, images, sound and concepts that has significance (Greimas) and influence our thoughts about abstract concepts and social constructed ideas. What I just explain before is called in social psychology cognitive learning, we humans learn by observation not only as children but also as adults. So, be careful with what you watch, pay attention if you are giving support to industries that do not take diversity seriously but as a token. BBC Link: https://lnkd.in/d7qdaiwP #ChampioningDEI #InclusiveLeadership #DEI #Inclusion #socialjustice #TalentManagement #businessadvisory #inclusiveleadership #Storytelling #hrconsulting #recruitment

Check out the following video down below with some of our Randstad leaders to see how we try to do more to support talent 🌈 💙

When our entire team is aligned, YOU, our client, WIN! During periods of company self promotion, like Pride Month, a lot of companies put on a show of support. For my LGBTQA+ family and community, this be perceived anywhere from supportive to performative. The bottom line is companies are beholden to their bottom line. Support of a cause, from Pride to Climate Change, is often in service of a desirable market. Well, as my son recently told me, with respect to Pride month "If i know you’re cool, i know you’re cool. y'know?" #wisewords A similar reductive and cynical narrative surrounds corporate values. If you know me and you've talked to me about Eight Bit Studios, you know that we have corporate values and that we believe in them and try to live by them. There are a few simple truths to our values 1. We shout out our values consistantly. 2. We structure our hiring practices around our values. We find that hiring people who believe what we believe is a helluva lot easier than convincing people to believe what we believe.--it's nearly impossible. And guess what, when the entire team is aligned, YOU WIN! The work we do tor you is that much better and free of friction. So, without further ado, here they are again!

Age is a crucial factor when it comes to diversity and representation in the arts. Audiences yearn for their experiences to be reflected on stage, film, and emerging media platforms. Sadly, society fails to acknowledge and celebrate stories across a wide range of experiences. Consequently, organizations and companies are losing subscribers, viewers, support, and revenue. Inclusion demands embracing all ages, requiring sustained effort and an open mind. It may look different from what you perceive as diversity and inclusion, but it is crucial to ensure that everyone's experiences are represented. Let's work towards a more inclusive future for all. #Diversity #Inclusion #Arts #Representation #AgeRepresentation

Did someone say "DEI Backlash"? While headlines might focus on companies pulling back on DEI efforts, the reality is that they’re the exception, not the rule. This week, our leadership team is in Orlando for what was meant to be the annual Out & Equal Workplace Summit at The Walt Disney Company. Although Storm Milton disrupted plans for thousands of inspiring professionals to gather in person, the spirit and strength of this community remain unshaken. Commitment to DEI remains strong. Partnerships like ours with Out & Equal and the incredible work being done by Disability:IN and others is living proof that DEI is not just a checkbox—it’s a core value driving meaningful change. The headlines about rollbacks are just that: headlines. In reality, most organizations continue to move forward, empowered by diverse and inclusive communities. Later this month we will be releasing a new Windō report which will reveal that there is significant and continued DEI progress at Fortune 100 companies despite the headlines of organisations pulling back. #DEI isn’t just here to stay - it’s driving positive change for the majority of companies. #DiversityandInclusion #OutAtWork #DiversityMatters #LGBTQInclusion #DisabilityInclusion #GenderEquality #SocialMobility #RacialJustice #Illuminate Erin Uritus Matthew Di Taranto

DIVERSITY, DIVERSITY, HEAR ALL ABOUT IT! According to the annual Hollywood Diversity Report (2024) presented by the UCLA Entertainment & Media Research Initiative, only 2.3 out of 10 theatrical film directors are people of color, Only 1.5 out of 10 theatrical film directors are women. This can be a daunting statistic that leaves many of the filmmakers I work with hopeless. I'm committed to hope and measurable change for diverse storytellers. So, I wanted to share a bit of my perspective on how l've seen diversity change in the work I do with new voices over the past few years. The budgets of the movies we make live under $4 million which isn't accounted for in the report that focuses on theatrical films in the $100M range. I think we have to contextualize when evaluating change. People of color and women often have to start at the bottom with smaller budgets. But this is where so much of the change around inclusion and equity is happening. This growth is rarely reported on, but is remarkable nonetheless. Our genre features slate with @hulu is proof of this incredible moment. I'd like to propose that we stop thinking of diversity as a bad word that's overused and performative. Diversity is real, it's needed, and it is changing the landscape of whose stories are told. There's never been a better time to be a diverse storyteller, use it to your advantage wherever, however, and with whomever you can. Ally with teams and producers who are part of this change at the grassroots level, develop your stories with them, and together let's continue to diversify Hollywood from the bottom, up! Excerpts from "The Era of Upheaval" panel at the 2023 Asian Leadership Conference in Seoul, moderated by Ron Geller, VP Worldwide Content Relations at Dolby

We are proud to share we are active DEI first company. 🎊 Did you know that: 1.     The millennial and Gen Z generations are the most diverse in history: only 56% of the 87 million millennials in the country are white, as compared to 75% of the 76 million members of the baby boomer generation  2.     50% of women report experiencing microaggressions and 14% experienced harassment in the last year. 3.     When it comes to race and seniority level, over 75% of managers are white. The senior manager level is 83% and the executive level is 85% white. At Visionaire we are:  1.     Actively hiring more people of color, women, and historically oppressed groups of people. 2.     Hosting weekly well-being meetings where we try to foster a collaborative and supportive workplace environment. 3.     Creating an environment where everyone can feel safe and speak about any problems they are facing at work. 4.     Making sure we have more diversity in leadership positions.