Foster inclusive leadership and establish organizational accountability metrics: Rita Kakati-Shah, Founder and CEO of Uma, notes that while many companies conduct trainings related to diversity and inclusion, the real question is what happens afterwards, “How are they being held accountable? (more…)...
“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”…or should you?
No matter where in the world we are, from an early age we have been conditioned to “fit in”. And if we don’t, it is our fault. We have been trained to keep our personal lives completely separate from our professional lives, our views to ourselves, speak only when spoken…...
Rita Kakati-Shah of Uma: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society
Pledge a solution. Whilst advocating for diversity and inclusion publicly is a start, just posting a black post on Instagram one day and going back to business-as-usual the next day won’t change anything. (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah and Uma: “You need to be laser focused and have superior organization skills”
"You need to be laser focused and have superior organization skills" (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah and Uma: “You need to be laser focused and have superior organization skills”
One of our members had recently moved to New York City and spent several months looking for a job, but she just wasn’t getting any offers. After a friend’s referral she got in touch with Uma. (more…)...
See Something. Say Something. Change Something.
5 Steps to Create a Genuinely Inclusive, Representative and Equitable Society (more…)...
Rita Kakati-Shah of Uma: “Five things you can do to create a fantastic work culture”
Focus on your people. If you demonstrate that you truly understand them, care for their wellbeing, then you keep them happy, which eventually results in increased retention at your firm. Just getting to know your team is a good first start. An example is celebrating team members’ birthdays and hobbies.…...
How to Ace Your First Job After College. Remotely.
The American workplace is suddenly a very different place. New college graduates must adapt if they hope to start careers on the right foot. (more…)...
WeRule: Women Entrepreneurs Rule, Feature Spotlight
Rita Kakati Shah founded UMA to bring talented women back to the workforce after a career break (more…)...
Diversity Woman Media: Your Second Act
Returnship programs and open-minded companies spell a positive trend for people who’ve taken a career break (more…)...