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S3:Ep 32
Discrimination At Ford Motor Company Continues, Another Example w/ Walter Bernard
In the past 2 years, Ford Motor Company has settled with an EEOC Harassment Investigation for $10.125 Million and in March was ordered to pay $16.8 Million to an ex-employee for discrimination and retaliation. Unfortunately, allegations and lawsuits of discrimination are not new for Ford Motor Company. In fact, if you do a good Google search, these stories of mistreatment are widespread throughout the company. Even though they have all the policies in place, deep within the roots of the culture at Ford Motor Company is racism and sexism. One might even say that they can’t help it, Henry Ford was a racist openly admired by Adolf Hitler. 🤷🏿♀️
So how do you manage your career while working for companies like Ford Motor Company, who hold on to such an entrenched culture of racism and sexism?
In this episode, ex-Ford employee, Walter Bernard shares his story of broken promises and discrimination thinly veiled as a layoff. Walter is an attorney, MBA, author, entrepreneur and former NFL football player. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 7 years until he was laid off this June 2019.
Walter and I share:
- The red flags in his recruiting process
- Why he stayed for 7 years and how a company can string you along
- Why the annual review process is only on part of the promotion equation
- Why we must be intentional in our career journeys, despite institutionalized racism
*We reached out to Ford Motor Company for comment and received no response prior to publication.*
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Sources:
https://www.hrdive.com/news/ford-ordered-to-pay-168m-in-discrimination-retaliation-case/520744/
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Back To Work After A Career Break: An Update w/ Tiffany Samuels
S3:Ep 31
In this episode, my B-School Bestie and I drop nuggets during this update convo. Last year we sat down to talk about how the huge losses of our mothers have shaped our thoughts on career and taking career breaks.
Tiffany and I talk about going back to work after the career break, things we wish we would have done on our breaks, and our biggest life takeaways since our last episode.
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Work BFF’s
Listen, I get it, you work with these people, they ain’t your friends…. Listen Linda Listen…everyone needs a Work BFF.
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Surviving the Chaos: Tara’s Story of Resilience in the Workplace
S7: Ep 38
In this episode, Felicia shares captivating client chronicles that highlight the importance of building strategic relationships in the workplace. She tells the story of Tara, an ambitious black woman navigating a challenging work environment with an insecure manager named Beth. With valuable insights and practical advice, this episode offers a compelling narrative that will resonate with listeners looking to thrive in their careers.
