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Becoming an Ally for LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace

During Pride Month, businesses often take the time to re-examine how they relate to their LGBTQ+ employees and clients, and the results can range from inclusive and helpful to performative. Or overlooked. You and your business have an opportunity to strive to make your relationships with LGBTQ+ clients and employees a comfortable and seamless part […]

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Five Key Skills to Engage Others in Your DEIB Role

As organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), the demand for DEIB professionals is rapidly growing. DEIB leaders play a critical role in promoting an inclusive culture and driving business success. However, it is not an easy job. To be effective in your role, you need to possess a […]

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Supporting AAPI Talent with Tools and Coaching

AAPI Heritage Month is a Good Time to Think About Leadership Opportunities During May, we celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, and that’s a great time for companies to take stock of their leadership opportunities for employees who are members of the AAPI community. Managers understand that in a time when we are […]

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Accessibility in the Workplace

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Workplaces As many offices are renovating to adjust their spaces to be more welcoming to all, they have an opportunity to review their spaces with a more inclusive lens to address the question: How accessible are we to everyone? How are our spaces and sites accessible, and what else can we […]

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Unleashing the Magical Momentum of Group Mentoring Circles to Reinvigorate your ERGs

Reinvigorating the Momentum of ERGs Through Mentoring Circles Over the past several years, many organizations have formed or launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), business resource groups, or Employee Network Groups as part of their DEI+Belonging (DEIB) strategies. These ERGs are essential to connect employees to others with shared interests and backgrounds and connect them to […]

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Inclusion for Patients and Caregivers

Reimagining Caregiver Support and a Cancer-Free World Being a caregiver can feel like a lonely experience, even though so many people find themselves in that role at some point. Recent data shows 53 million, or nearly one in five, people in the United States provide an adult with health care or functional needs. Making up […]

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Looking Beyond Tokenism

Part 2: Looking Beyond Tokenism  In part one, we talked about how sharing impactful, authentic, and inclusive storytelling about employees can foster inclusion and a sense of belonging. With the positive intent to highlight personal stories to celebrate employees, some firms in their enthusiasm may risk being accused of tokenism.  What is tokenism? According to […]

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Resolutions for DEI +Belonging with an Inclusive Equity Lens

The holidays are often a time of celebration, traditions, and resolutions. Resolutions allow us to reflect on our successes and mistakes and make new goals for the year ahead.  Here are a few tips for developing effective goals to support your DEI+Belonging efforts at work. How to convert SMART goals into SMARTIE goals SMART goals […]

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Belonging Trends for 2023

Corporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) efforts have ramped up in recent years, and I expect it to continue into 2023 and beyond. This year the business world  coined the term “The Great Resignation.” As more people leave jobs to find better work-life flexibility, companies need to be proactive. Additionally, as some companies reopen […]

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How Disability Inclusion Impacts All of Us

Disabilities come in many different shapes, forms, and sizes. Some are easy to see, but many can’t be seen at all. Two in five adults aged 65 years and older have a disability, and one in four women have a disability. Almost all people have a connection to someone with a disability, or they can […]

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Becoming an Ally for LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace

During Pride Month, businesses often take the time to re-examine how they relate to their LGBTQ+ employees and clients, and the results can range from inclusive and helpful to performative. Or overlooked. You and your business have an opportunity to strive to make your relationships with LGBTQ+ clients and employees a comfortable and seamless part […]

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Five Key Skills to Engage Others in Your DEIB Role

As organizations are increasingly recognizing the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), the demand for DEIB professionals is rapidly growing. DEIB leaders play a critical role in promoting an inclusive culture and driving business success. However, it is not an easy job. To be effective in your role, you need to possess a […]

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Managing Your DEI Role and Career Management

Recently, I served as coach faculty for The Forum for Workplace Inclusion by leading a robust discussion with DEI leaders on items to consider when managing yourself and others in a DEI role. In my own life, I’ve experienced how impactful it can be when we take time to reflect on ways to improve in […]

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