In 2012, before founding Inclusity, Maria White wrote this article, articulating her thoughts about diversity training. After decades in the field, she was convinced that there was a more effective way for organizations to engage employees. For her, it wasn’t about...
Diversity and Inclusion
The Importance of Employee Engagement
Juneteenth
Although the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, it took more than two years for the news to reach Texas, which was still under Confederate control during the Civil War…
A Culture of Inclusion Starts at the Top
Age Is More Than a Number: Embracing Generational Diversity
The Enneagram: How this Personality Assessment Can Cultivate Inclusion
White Men as Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (IDE) Partners
5 Things to Consider When Evaluating A Company’s Culture for IDE
How to Leverage Trust In Leadership to Strengthen Inclusion
Why Inclusion Comes First: 5 way to Lead with Inclusion
Beyond Pride Month: Establishing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace
What Organizational Leadership Should Focus on in 2025
Jan 23, 2025 | Diversity and Inclusion
As we charge into 2025, one thing is clear: it's time for leaders to shift their perspectives. Gallup's recent studies show that respect in the workplace is at an all-time low, and employee engagement has hit a 10-year low. These aren't just numbers; they represent a...
Age Is More Than a Number: Embracing Generational Diversity
Nov 17, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
For the first time in history, there are five generations of employees in the workforce. From seasoned Traditionalists with years of experience to Generation Z-ers, workplaces are becoming increasingly varied by age. Because of the spectrum of ages, differences in the...
The Enneagram: How this Personality Assessment Can Cultivate Inclusion
Oct 27, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
The business case for diversity in the workplace is a strong one. We tend to think of diversity in terms of the primary dimensions of diversity – gender, race, age, and sexual orientation. What about diversity in terms of people’s personalities? Understanding...
White Men as Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (IDE) Partners
Oct 13, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
In this blog, we hear from Patrick Hughes, a facilitator with Inclusity. He openly shares his perspective as a white male in the IDE space; he fits into almost every in-norm, dominant social identifier in our society. Patrick addresses the “elephant in the room” right...
5 Things to Consider When Evaluating A Company’s Culture for IDE
Oct 2, 2022 | Diversity and Inclusion, Inclusive Leadership
So, your organization has decided to make inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) a priority. We know IDE culture change is a complex process, and every organization’s journey is unique. However, no matter where you are on your roadmap for developing an IDE program, a...
How to Leverage Trust In Leadership to Strengthen Inclusion
Sep 13, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
Why is Trust in Leadership important? Diversity and inclusion have been more of a focus the last few years, but an organizational commitment to promote a diverse and inclusive culture is predicated by a climate of trust - especially trust in leadership. “For many...
Why Inclusion Comes First: 5 way to Lead with Inclusion
Aug 23, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
Why Inclusion Comes First The approach to diversity in our workplaces is constantly changing. While there are various acronyms for this work (DEI, EDI, I&D, EDIB), at Inclusity, we think that inclusion matters most. We believe this so strongly that we’re steadily...
Beyond Pride Month: Establishing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace
Jun 24, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
Every June, businesses celebrate Pride Month to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community; however, true allyship requires advocacy beyond one month a year. The LGBTQ+ community and its allies need businesses to activate beyond Pride Month and stand behind the...
Rules of Engagement: 5 Ways to Increase Employee Engagment
Jun 8, 2022 | Inclusive Leadership
It's Time to Focus on Employee Engagement The studies are clear. Employee engagement affects business performance, and job satisfaction. But what does engagement mean and how do you drive it in the workplace? Simply put, engagement is the connection employees feel...
Now Trending with Job Seekers: Inclusion and Empathy
Jan 3, 2022 | Diversity and Inclusion
This article on HRDive.com speaks to two 2022 trends that Inclusity strongly supports: Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity ("DEI" is "IDE" to Inclusity) work is here to stay! According to LinkedIn research,"78% of job-seekers expect to find DEI information on a...
A Victory in the Ongoing Fight for Equality for LGBTQ Americans
Jun 17, 2020 | Diversity and Inclusion
June 15, 2020 will become an historic day for the many Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender people who have waited over 50 years to be given the same legal protection from discrimination in the workplace as other disenfranchised groups in America. The Supreme Court of our...
Diversity and Inclusion (DEI) Training is the foundation of any organization’s drive to create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Our articles on Diversity and Inclusion provide resources, insights, and best practices for companies seeking to build a diverse and inclusive culture. Our DEI training programs are designed to help employees understand the importance of diversity, develop cultural competencies, and learn strategies for creating a more inclusive workplace. We cover various topics, including unconscious bias, allyship, and subtle acts of inclusion. We aim to empower leaders to create a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and included. Join us as we explore the power of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace.
White Men as Inclusion, Diversity, & Equity (IDE) Partners
Inclusive Leadership | diversity, gender equality, inclusive leadership training, tips and tricks
In this blog, we hear from Patrick Hughes, a facilitator with Inclusity. He openly shares his perspective as a white male in the IDE space; he fits...
5 Things to Consider When Evaluating A Company’s Culture for IDE
Diversity and Inclusion, Inclusive Leadership | assessments, dei training, tips and tricks
So, your organization has decided to make inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) a priority. We know IDE culture change is a complex process, and...
How to Leverage Trust In Leadership to Strengthen Inclusion
Inclusive Leadership | employee engagement, tips and tricks, trust based leadership
Why is Trust in Leadership important? Diversity and inclusion have been more of a focus the last few years, but an organizational commitment to...
Why Inclusion Comes First: 5 way to Lead with Inclusion
Inclusive Leadership | dei training, inclusion, inclusive leadership training
Why Inclusion Comes First The approach to diversity in our workplaces is constantly changing. While there are various acronyms for this work (DEI,...
Beyond Pride Month: Establishing an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace
Inclusive Leadership | diversity, tips and tricks
Every June, businesses celebrate Pride Month to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community; however, true allyship requires advocacy beyond one...
Rules of Engagement: 5 Ways to Increase Employee Engagment
Inclusive Leadership | dei training, employee resource groups
It's Time to Focus on Employee Engagement The studies are clear. Employee engagement affects business performance, and job satisfaction. But what...
Don’t Miss a Connection
Inclusive Leadership | dei training, employee engagement, inclusive leadership training, trust based leadership
Inclusity starts each inclusion training session with a “connection.” This is more than just a euphemism for those (sometimes-corny) ice breaker...
Inclusion: Driving Leaders and Business Outcomes to the Next Level
Inclusive Leadership | diversity, employee engagement, inclusion, inclusive leadership training
Inclusive Leaders How many of us, at some point in our lives, have felt like we were an outsider – no matter how hard we tried to fit in? Who hasn’t...
Empathy and Leadership
Inclusive Leadership | emotional intelligence, employee engagement, inclusion, management, management style
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential, is invisible to the eye.” - The Little Prince Why is Empathy and Leadership...
Why Focus on Inclusion vs Diversity
Inclusive Leadership | diversity, employee engagement, inclusion, management, productivity
In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively...
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