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'Subtle & overt hostility' | Oscars diversity chief pushed out by micro-aggressions - a common tightrope for many HR leaders

Oscars diversity chief pushed out by micro-aggressions - a common tightrope for many HR leaders

The former diversity chief for the body which hosts the Oscars has spoken out about the numerous challenges she faced, including regular “micro-aggressions” during her stint at the organisation.

In a recent op-ed published in the LA Times, Jeanell English shared her experiences as Executive Vice President of Impact and Inclusion at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - better known simply as ‘The Academy’.

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