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...
Across many industries, we’re experiencing a fundamental shift in how people approach work, driven in large part by Millennial’s and Gen Z's expectations of the workplace. From the embrace of hybrid workplaces to ever-evolving dress codes, we’re seeing the rejection...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
Our hearts go out to everyone who has lost family members and loved ones in the Ferguson and NYC tragedies. While we do not believe that it is our place to weigh in on the court’s decision about the shooting and choking incidents themselves, we do want to comment on...
In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively new at the time, as most organizations were struggling to integrate the women and minorities who were entering the...
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.
In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively...