How human connection can build workplace diversity

Award-winning Filipina exec. chef discusses path to the top | How women can understand their fears and move forward | Farmers markets keep consumers fed in the pandemic Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 14, 2021 [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( [WFF Leadership SmartBrief]( Advancing and Empowering Women Leaders [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] A Leader's Edge [] [Award-winning Filipina exec. chef discusses path to the top]( Bettina Arguelles, an award-winning executive chef who is the first Filipina to hold the title at any five-star hotel in the Philippines, says she faced discrimination and other hurdles on her way to the top, but overcame them through intelligence, knowledge, embracing diversity, humor and developing "a thicker skin." In any profession, it's important to be resilient, have perseverance, passion and "learn how to choose your battles," she says, adding "don't ever let anyone tell you what you can and can't do. Only you can decide that for yourself." Full Story: [Tatler Philippines]( (4/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Career Progression: Developing Leaders [] [How women can understand their fears and move forward]( The pandemic has dealt a setback to many women's careers, adding to the already present fears of failure, not being liked and being unfairly judged, writes Kaiser Consulting CEO Lori Kaiser. "Once you become comfortable with fear and with taking steps into that fear, then your tolerance of fear increases, and women leaders can 'get comfortable with being uncomfortable,' " she writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (4/12) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] SmartBrief Originals [] [Farmers markets keep consumers fed in the pandemic]( Farmers markets have emerged as essential sources of safe food shopping in communities around the country during the pandemic, spurring farmers to embrace direct-to-consumer sales and digital payment technology. "A lot of things happened because of COVID that never would have happened otherwise," said Megan McBride, market district director in Easton, Pa. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Food & Travel]( (4/14) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] - [The power of personalization in food shopping: Two online retailers show the way]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (4/7) [] - [Branding lessons from top food and beverage companies]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (4/5) [] - [What role will robots play in the future of food delivery?]( SmartBrief/Food & Travel (3/31) [] Diversity and Inclusion [] [Equity should be part of restaurants' reopening plans]( Wine educator and Slik Wines founder Kyla Peal takes note of how restaurants' plans to reopen during the pandemic should also focus on how to make the industry more equitable, "which means allowing employees, especially Black and brown ones, to flourish within the establishment," said Peal. "It's not only important to have a diverse group working in the restaurant -- it's also about getting them into positions of management and giving them space to reimagine how the restaurant functions," she added. Full Story: [Bon Appetit]( (4/7) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [How human connection can build workplace diversity]( Take a human approach to diversity, equity and inclusion by avoiding labels, helping people feel like they belong and promoting trust and openness, writes Soo Bong Peer. "Our continuing racial divide should be the catalyst for leaders to consider an alternate diversity paradigm -- balancing intangible human elements while complying with mandates to produce tangible results," she writes. Full Story: [SHRM's Executive Network Blog]( (4/6) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Ore. wineries unite to boost diversity in the industry]( Oregon wineries like McCollum Heritage 91 and Chosen Family Wines have come together in the One Barrel Challenge, an initiative that aims to boost diversity and inclusion in the industry while raising money for marginalized recipients of the Maurice Lucas Foundation. "Overall, we're trying to highlight and bring to life more opportunities and the barrier of entry for people of color into the wine industry," said Jacob Gray with Chosen Family Wines. Full Story: [KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.)]( (4/9) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Urban farmer aims to nix barriers to healthy food access]( St. Louis resident Eugenia Alexander, who was inspired to grow her own produce during the pandemic, is now focusing her attention on empowering underserved members in her community to do the same through her newly launched urban farming compound. With the help of other Black women growers, she will be conducting produce and gardening outreach "because who's going to take care of us if we don't take care of us?" Alexander said. Full Story: [The Washington Times]( (4/11) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] Women and Innovation in the Workforce [] [Chipotle to pay for employees to earn degrees]( Chipotle Mexican Grill has expanded its employee education benefit with a plan to pay 100% of costs for staffers pursuing degrees in specific fields at 10 universities. The company will pay tuition and all costs up front for employees who have worked for the company for at least four months and are working toward degrees in areas including agriculture, hospitality and culinary arts. Full Story: [Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)]( (4/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Pandemic puts a strain on women who are caregivers]( Some women are leaving their jobs because of caregiver responsibilities during the pandemic or feel they're suffering professionally because of those responsibilities, according to research from the Society for Human Resource Management. Paid leave, flexible policies around job hours, job sharing and pay audits are some of the remedies SHRM recommends. Full Story: [Society for Human Resource Management (tiered subscription model)]( (4/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Survey: The journey of women in food safety]( Laura Gutierrez Becerra shares the findings of "The Voice of Women in Food Safety" survey, which aimed to pull back the curtain on the experience and challenges of female professionals in the industry. Career advancement, factors that led to success and the importance of diversity were among the topics covered in the questionnaire. Full Story: [Food Safety Tech]( (4/8) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] WFF News [] [New(ish) year, new habits, new you](ish)-Year,-New-Habits,-New-You) On any given day, chances are you spend almost half your time performing behaviors you performed the day before. It's not exactly Groundhog Day, but a lot of life is fairly routine -- or habitual. And if each day is comprised of many habits put together, it makes sense that changing our habits, even small ones, can change our lives. [Read more](. [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( LEARN MORE ABOUT the WFF: [About the WFF]( | [Join the WFF]( | [WFF Programs]( [] Editor's Note [] [Contribute to SmartBrief's upcoming diversity report]( [Contribute to SmartBrief's upcoming diversity report]( We're seeking input from those in foodservice and hospitality to better understand the current attitudes about the state of diversity, equity and inclusion in the industry. The learnings will be used in a report that will identify action steps for the industry in exploring anti-racism initiatives and instilling sustainable programs. [Contribute your thoughts by taking the survey.]( [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [] The first act of insight is throw away the labels. 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