Dr. Suzanne Wertheim is a  linguistic anthropologist expert with over two decades of experience in the subject of inclusive language. Her recent book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully offers principles to guide all kinds of communication with all kinds of people. In this show, Dr. Wertheim talks about common interview language that causes companies to lose out on potential hires, and on workplace language that can get you canceled.
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Ep. 078 - Workplace and Interview Language that can Hurt Organizations - Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

Back in 2018, CDT’s own, Mallory Knodel, teamed up with Niels ten Oever from the critical infrastructure lab at the University of Amsterdam to present a draft document at the internet standards governing body called the Internet Engineering Task Force, or IETF. This draft outlined a proposal that urged the community to officially reject the use of discriminatory and exclusive language in Internet Drafts and RFCs. As we persistently uncover and confront systemic racial inequality across society, it becomes equally vital to guarantee that the fundamental design comprising one of our most critical and democratic technologies– the internet– is devoid of any historically racist or prejudiced terms.

Talking Tech with Mallory Knodel and Niels ten Oever On Inclusive Language in Internet Standards

In this must listen episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle explores the power of inclusive language with linguistic anthropologist Dr. Suzanne Wertheim. Together, they dive into the hidden biases within everyday speech, the impact of language in workplace culture, and practical strategies for HR professionals to foster more inclusive communication. Dr. Wertheim shares insights from her book, The Inclusive Language Field Guide, shedding light on how small language shifts can lead to big changes in employee experience and organizational success. Tune in for a mind-opening conversation on creating a more respectful and inclusive workplace! 

Nine To Thrive HR

The Power of Inclusive Language with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

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