Laura Bee’s Post

Such a simple way to embrace #diversityandinclusion and avoid #microaggressions.

Just came across this impactful slide that resonates with many of us. Whether it's mispronounced names or common mistakes we all make, a lot of us can relate—regardless of our ethnic backgrounds/heritage. However, it's particularly prevalent for individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds. Mispronouncing someone's name might alter its entire meaning, potentially having a negative impact on the person. That's why it's crucial for all of us to make a conscious effort to ask if unsure. Let's foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen and respected. 💬 #Inclusion #RespectfulCommunication #DiversityMatters

In the past 48 hours I've had people reply to my emails with Serita and Sereta. There could be many reasons for this but read this post below and you can see the links to value, respect and inclusion so please proof your emails before you hit send (especially if it's to ask me to speak at an event on diversity...) Some good news though: since having my name pronunciation at the bottom of my email people I haven't met have said it right in meetings!

To the list of 'getting it right', I would add - don't immediately exhale loudly and go 'wow that's like, a really long name' or 'you got a nickname for that?' And for others with 'like, really long names' - add a pronunciation guide to your email signatures, websites, your Zoom names, whatever. Let's lead by example and ask to be treated the way want to. (And add a voice recording of your name's pronunciation to LinkedIn!)

Your name is important. It’s part of your heritage, identity and pride. But all over the world, names are mispronounced, and regardless of the reason, it’s hurtful. With the #MyNameIs digital tool, you can help share your and your employees’ real names by translating them into phonetics. It also encourages organisations to standardise these phonetic spellings in email signatures and throughout their business. Your name is your story – and it should be shared and pronounced correctly. Discover more about #MyNameIs - https://lnkd.in/eqcVfZHi #ActionDrivesChange #RaceEqualityWeek2024 #RaceEqualityMatters Sketchnote by Sam Warburton 🫖

Your name is part of your identity, heritage, and pride. That's why it hurts when someone mispronounces your name. I'm thankful that Javed Thomas & Race Equality Matters invited me to sketch note this important tool. Take a look at the guide below and download the phonetic spelling of your name here - https://lnkd.in/eirTdmqF #SketchNote #MyNameIs #DiversityEquityAndInclusion

❗ Such an important campaign ❗ As someone who constantly experiences their name being mispronounced... I'm not offended by mispronunciation, but I do get frustrated if I've corrected someone multiple times and they keep mispronouncing without checking next time, or if they don't make the effort to read the phonetic spelling in my email sign off before a meeting, or simply just don't ask. I once spent 3 months in a job constantly correcting my name on a daily basis, only to eventually give up and come to accept a completely different name for the rest of the year (A WHOLE YEAR!!) The next job I had was the first time an effort was made to learn my name, it was so weird hearing my actual name again after so long, and made me feel recognised and acknowledged. There are so so many experiences I can talk about, and I'm sure everyone with 'unusual' (especially foreign) names can relate to, but I'll keep it short. In the melting pot of a society we live in, it's not hard to check people's name pronunciations and be respectful. And if you do get it wrong, correct it and move on, no big deal. I would rather you kept asking until it stuck, than default to an incorrect name. 👉 p.s. you can check my name pronunciation by clicking the 📣 icon on my profile (thanks LinkedIn!) #raceequalitymatters #EDI

I love the intentionality of this important message and the recommended tool. Our names are fundamental parts of our identity and heritage. They deserve to be recognized and pronounced properly. Initiatives like #MyNameIs and tools for translating names into phonetics are crucial steps towards fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, not just in organizations but also in our day-to-day interactions. Let's celebrate diversity by honoring each other's identities, one name at a time. #DiversityandInclusion #MyNameIs Race Equality Matters ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Here’s how you can make sure we stay in touch! 🛎️ Valuable? Ring the bell icon on my profile to never miss my content & like, comment and share. 📚Order my latest book, Inclusion Uncomplicated: A Transformative Guide to Simplify DEI, published by Forbes Books. ↗️Follow my business page Nika White Consulting 🗞️Subscribe to my LinkedIn Newsletter, Inclusion Insider 📝 Take any of my 3 LinkedIn Learning courses 🎤 Hire me to be a keynote speaker at your next event or to facilitate an impactful learning experience at your organization.

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