At Inclusity, we’re all about facilitating transformational experiences. It’s something we have in common with our friends at the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Its mission, “Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses,” is at the heart of...
Executive orders related to DEI were issued early this year, and I’ve been concerned (of course) and curious about how they would affect employees, workplace cultures, and business results. And, how have most people reacted to these changes? Eight months later, we’re...
Are you Struggling to Keep your Employees engaged? You're not alone. According to a Gallup survey, only 36% of U.S. employees are engaged at work. However, there's a simple solution - meaningful conversation. Engaged employees are more productive, committed to their...
The importance of inclusive and engaged leadership at the highest levels is very closely tied to the engagement of their employees. Employee engagement refers the level of commitment and enthusiasm that employees have for their work and the company they work for. When...
Juneteenth: A HistoryFreedom’s Eve: January 1, 1863On that night, enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and private homes all across the country awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. At the stroke of midnight, prayers...
At Inclusity, we strongly believe in the power of inclusive communities – that's why we were excited to support Hancock County and its IDE efforts through culture assessment, consultation, and inclusion training! Inclusity conducted a series of interviews and focus...
Since our inception in 2013, Inclusity has committed to building a culture that supports inclusion and fosters a sense of community. Our belief is that everyone should have equal opportunities to thrive and be successful, regardless of their background, gender, race,...
Building a culture of inclusion begins when leadership is on board. Their commitment is essential to sustaining a positive culture in the long run.Although the responsibility for inclusion sits on the shoulders of the CEO, the only way for any diversity and inclusion...
Inclusity’s team is made up of some pretty amazing people. Vern Vereen brings his magic to Inclusity as he leverages over 50 years in the workforce to achieve inclusive workplace cultures, create inclusive leaders, and help those around him to grow professionally....
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 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...
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...
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...
So, your organization has decided to make inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) a priority. We know IDE culture change is a complex process, and...
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 The approach to diversity in our workplaces is constantly changing. While there are various acronyms for this work (DEI,...
Every June, businesses celebrate Pride Month to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community; however, true allyship requires advocacy beyond one...
It's Time to Focus on Employee Engagement The studies are clear. Employee engagement affects business performance, and job satisfaction. But what...
Inclusity starts each inclusion training session with a “connection.” This is more than just a euphemism for those (sometimes-corny) ice breaker...
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...
“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...
In 1990, I left a corporate management position to join a small company that was focused on workplace diversity. The diversity field was relatively...