Dani (DEI by Dani)
DEI and talent consultant; posts candid guidance on engagement, exit‑interview data, culture, leadership accountability, and HR tech bias.
BookCon Misses the Mark on DEI and Talent
I was hoping to write another one of my "this pop culture convention leaves HR conferences in the dust" posts. But I'm sad to report that BookCon fell short 💔 A thread, from a DEI, Talent, and Experience lens:
Book Recommendation for Artemis & Koch Moon Enthusiasts
If the Artemis mission and Christina Koch's badassery this week had you feeling all the moon joy, I have the perfect book for you. Come on in!
Culture Mirrors the Worst Behaviors You Accept
For absolutely no reason, here's a reminder for today: Your workplace culture is shaped by the ✨ worst behavior ✨ you tolerate and normalize.
Companies Blame Employees, Not Bad Managers
I just watched an Amazon VP explain why it's easier to label YOU as "high maintenance" than to address your bad manager ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ A thread.
Layoffs Reveal Greed, Not Innovation, in Tech
Can we go back to the time when laying off employees was a sign of poor management? When it meant the company shouldn't be trusted? I know we've completely lost the plot on pretty much everything, but this one thing...
Finding Hope in Artemis Amid Global Turmoil
I don't know about y'all but I'm absurdly excited about the Artemis mission. Yes, the world is on fire, but this brings me joy.
A Love Letter to Trans Youth: Must‑Read Books
In a week of so much devastating news for the trans community, I give you: a love letter to trans youth 💜 A book rec thread.
HR Tech Relies Heavily on OpenAI After Sora's Fall
Now that Sora is dead, let me remind y'all: lots of HR Tech products are built on OpenAI technology. Do with that information what you will 😘
Embrace Authenticity: Latina Journey in Unwelcoming Systems
If you’re in NYC this Saturday, come join us for a chat about being our authentic selves in a system tha often does not welcome us! https://www.cafeconlibrosbk.com/event-info/author-talk-calladita-no-more-my-latina-journey-and-the-lessons-that-shaped-me-3
Inbox Proof: How to Tell LinkedIn Content Works
How do you know if your LinkedIn content is working? Let me show you what landed in my inbox lately:
Grant‑cutter Can't Define DEI, Relies on Blind AI
Ok let's talk about it: the DOGE bro responsible for cutting DEI grants can't explain what DEI is... in a deposition 💀 In case you missed it: he used ChatGPT to build a spreadsheet with a "Yes/No DEI" column. He didn't...
Protect Your IP: Deal‑Breaker When Clients Want It Free
What's one thing you're incredibly protective of in your business? I'll go first: My IP! I've passed on many opportunities, just because the client wanted to retain my IP without proper licensing. That's the biggest of deal breakers for me.
DEI Actually Benefits You—Here’s the Facts
My posts made it to the "wrong side" of the internet and I've been getting comments like "DEI is illegal" and my personal favorite: "we should only hire based on merit" 🤡 The discourse is confusing, I get it. So let...
Reasonable Accommodations Are Simple—Managers Overreact Unnecessarily
Most reasonable accommodations are free and easy to implement. So why do managers act like the sky is falling when they get a request? Well, let's talk about it!
Self‑advocacy at Work Turns Promotions Into Popularity Contests
If the only way to get promoted at your company is to "advocate for yourself," congrats, you just built a popularity contest. 💅🏻