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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…
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Juneteenth
Jun 12, 2023 | Diversity and Inclusion
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…
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...
The Journey Toward Inclusion: CEO’s Past Forms Foundation for Inclusity
Jan 8, 2020 | Inside Inclusity, Diversity and Inclusion
When Maria Arcocha White’s family emigrated to the U.S. in the early 1960s, the concepts diversity and inclusion didn’t exist. Four-year old Maria and her family fled Cuba as political refugees, arriving in Toledo, Ohio with only a few suitcases of belongings. At the...
Don’t Miss a Connection
Sep 21, 2019 | Inclusive Leadership
Inclusity starts each inclusion training session with a “connection.” This is more than just a euphemism for those (sometimes-corny) ice breaker activities that add levity to a workshop, if little substance. Often our connection exercises ask participants to...
Inclusion: Driving Leaders and Business Outcomes to the Next Level
Apr 30, 2019 | Inclusive Leadership
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 attended a meeting and posed a thought-provoking question to only be met by the sound of “crickets,” or mustered up the...
Empathy and Leadership
Aug 16, 2018 | Inclusive Leadership
“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 so Important? We are presented with a steady stream of messaging that encourages us to embrace others and see the world...
Change Through Courage
Mar 27, 2018 | Diversity and Inclusion, From Adversity to Achievement
Women’s History Month is a time to commemorate the many contributions of women – from bringing social change to creating music and making scientific discoveries. It’s a chance to celebrate pioneers who have made a real and lasting impact on the world. One of the...
Intersectionality and the Value of all People’s Experiences
Oct 25, 2016 | Diversity and Inclusion
What is Intersectionality? Intersectionality is a term coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw to describe how different aspects of a person's identity, such as race, gender, sexuality, and more, interact with each other to create unique experiences of oppression...
Political Correctness: Maybe Not Such A Bad Thing After All
Apr 9, 2015 | Diversity and Inclusion
I have never been a big fan of “political correctness”. I believe that it is more important to create ‘safe places’ for people to openly discuss their opinions/biases in a diverse group so that prejudice can be dealt with (managed) rather than repressed. And, I...
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.
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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