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Why Pronouns Matter
One of the most important ways to foster inclusion and show respect is to use someone’s preferred personal pronouns. Pronouns are an integral part of who we are as indicators for self-identification. Creating opportunities to share preferred nicknames, name pronunciation, and personal pronouns is vital to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. As conversations continue […]
Read MoreEmployee Resource Groups Expand Corporate Culture, Inclusion, Engagement
An inclusive culture of belonging is paramount to the success of a company and its people. When employees feel included, heard, developed, and respected, they are more likely to perform better and stay with the company longer. An effective way to promote inclusion is developing employee resource groups (ERGs), or business resource groups (BRGs), which […]
Read MoreWhen Companies Focus on Employee Experience and Belonging, Everyone Benefits
Businesses are finding that success depends on more than a laser focus on the bottom line. The employee experience, what the Josh Bersin organization calls EX, is crucial to belonging, and the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a priority in employee engagement strategies to reduce the risk of what many are calling […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Allyship
What To Know About Allyship Allyship is a journey that requires actions to stand up, show up and speak up for others using one’s power and influence for good. As an organization, there are many ways to promote allyship and advocacy. This is important not only to spread awareness among your employees and teams but […]
Read MoreUnconscious Bias Can Impact Worker Satisfaction, Company Bottom Line
Unaddressed unconscious or implicit bias often makes the workplace unwelcoming and may have a detrimental and disproportionate impact on people of color, women, LGBTQ employees, people with disabilities, veterans, and other minorities. Implicit bias is demonstrated in many ways, from hiring practices to microaggressions to everyday moments in the office or breakroom. Because it is […]
Read MoreCompanies Benefit from Enhancing their Equity Lens
When it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, organizations must do more than issue statements of support; it’s important to put policies into place to show their support goes deeper than mere words. Companies that are willing to look at their data-seeking barriers to full inclusion will see longer-term success in building a workplace […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Culture of Belonging to Cultivate
Outside of our human craving to be loved, the other emotion that drives esteem, affects decisions, and determines outcomes is our innate desire to belong. A workplace culture that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive is a valuable way to create and maintain a workforce of highly engaged, productive employees with a healthy sense of belonging. This […]
Read MoreBlack History Month, A Cause for Celebration
As we enter the second month of a new year, many of us remain hopeful that the learning from 2020 and the momentum of the Black Lives Matter movement will continue. While Black history is always important, February is the month dedicated to honoring and celebrating Black Americans’ history and many achievements. Since 1976, every American president has designated […]
Read MoreWomen’s History Month & International Women’s Day: Hear Them Roar!
There have been milestones and struggles throughout history that remind us that the fight for gender equality remains alive and well and must continue. For many, the 2020 passing of 87-year-old Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, was such an occurrence. Although we mourned as a nation, we also […]
Read MoreThe voices of Wei Wei and Lisa!
Reports are that there are over 23 million Asian Americans living in the United States. Other reports are that there are at least 4000 reports of various forms of harassment over the past year, including assaults directed against Asian Americans in the United States. And tragically, during recent shootings in Georgia, eight lives were snuffed […]
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Why Pronouns Matter
One of the most important ways to foster inclusion and show respect is to use someone’s preferred personal pronouns. Pronouns are an integral part of who we are as indicators for self-identification. Creating opportunities to share preferred nicknames, name pronunciation, and personal pronouns is vital to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. As conversations continue […]
Read MoreEmployee Resource Groups Expand Corporate Culture, Inclusion, Engagement
An inclusive culture of belonging is paramount to the success of a company and its people. When employees feel included, heard, developed, and respected, they are more likely to perform better and stay with the company longer. An effective way to promote inclusion is developing employee resource groups (ERGs), or business resource groups (BRGs), which […]
Read MoreWhen Companies Focus on Employee Experience and Belonging, Everyone Benefits
Businesses are finding that success depends on more than a laser focus on the bottom line. The employee experience, what the Josh Bersin organization calls EX, is crucial to belonging, and the emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion has become a priority in employee engagement strategies to reduce the risk of what many are calling […]
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