Ep 10. Reimagine Inclusion - Transform Your Workplace with Mita Mallick Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta
May 21, 2024
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Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion at Carta, discusses gender bias in pay equity and the importance of inclusion in the workplace. She provides practical advice for HR leaders and shares inspiring stories of companies leading the way in diversity and equity.
Mita Mallick debunks workplace myths to transform workplace inclusion.
Addressing gender bias in negotiation and pay equity is crucial for workplace fairness and inclusivity.
Deep dives
Discovering the Idea for Reimagine Inclusion
Mita Malek, the guest on the podcast episode, shared the journey behind her new book, Reimagine Inclusion. Inspired by her career journals and bedtime stories she told her children, the book aims to challenge 13 common workplace myths about inclusion. Mita's passion for writing and desire to address the quiet barriers hindering workplace progress drove her to embark on this book project.
Consistency and Purpose in Writing a Book
Mita emphasized the importance of consistency in writing a book. She advised aspiring authors to establish a strict writing routine and understand the underlying purpose driving their book. For Mita, creating fair and equitable workplaces fueled her writing process, aligning with her broader mission in life. By maintaining focus on the why behind writing, authors can stay motivated and ensure their message resonates effectively.
Dealing with Writer's Block
When discussing the challenges of writer's block, Mita shared strategies to overcome it. She highlighted the significance of breaks and diversions from writing, such as walks, creative activities like painting, or watching movies for inspiration. By embracing activities that break the monotony of writing, authors can rejuvenate their creativity and push past writer's block with a fresh perspective.
Unveiling the 13 Myths on Workplace Inclusion
Mita delved into one of the key myths from her book, addressing the misconception that women, especially women of color, do not negotiate pay effectively in the workplace. She emphasized the impact of biases and stereotypes on negotiation outcomes and highlighted the need for leaders to proactively address pay discrepancies on their teams. By challenging these myths and promoting transparency in pay practices, organizations can foster fairer and more inclusive workplace environments.
Host Taylor is joined by Mita Mallick, Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact at Carta, an accomplished Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Mita shares the inspiration behind her book Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths To Transform Your Workplace.
Mita and Taylor discuss eye-opening examples of persistent gender bias in areas like pay equity and performance reviews. Mita gives practical advice for HR leaders to uncover and address these issues.
The discussion also covers the recent DEI backlash, with Mita helping HR executives craft a compelling business case for why inclusion is a competitive advantage. She shares inspiring stories of companies leading the way.
Mentioned in the Episode Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace by Mita Mallick
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Credits
TroopHR Founder: Tracy Avin
Show Producer: Nicole Fealey
Show Host: Taylor Bradley
Note: Transcripts generated by AI.
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