Words matter, and if there has ever been a time when that’s evident — that it isn’t just what you say, but how you say it that matters to people — that time is now….
Author: David Rice
Webinar Recap: 2022 Top 50 Competition Survey Prep Webinar
Where do your company’s diversity and inclusion efforts rank? How well is your D&I program working out? Are you creating the level of change you want — and expect — or does your organization have…
How the Social Justice Movement Is Showing Up in the Workplace
The momentum of social justice movements has seen conversations with friends on racism, sexism, homophobia and other societal issues pour over into conversations with colleagues, complete strangers and family alike. These topics have become more…
Webinar Recap: Disability Etiquette in the Workplace
Moderator: Dana Noweder, Senior Manager of Client Fulfillment at DiversityInc Panelists: Melissa Stirling, Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Hilton ( 1 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021) Andrew…
Social Determinants of Health: How Healthcare is Improving Understanding of Diverse Patients
People are the product of their environment — beyond attitudes, perceptions, personalities and skills, physical manifestations also impact their health and wellness. But for too long, medical practitioners have done little to account for these…
CDOs on the Run: Why 2021 Has Been a Tough Year in DEI
According to LinkedIn data, the number of Chief Diversity Officers hired between 2015 and 2020 grew by 107%. The peak of that wave seems to have come in the wake of George Floyd’s murder in…
Praxis Labs’ Elise Smith on the Role of VR in DEI Training and Education
Virtual reality was a hot buzzword long before Facebook dropped its announcement about forming a “metaverse,” a virtual world where people can live, work and play. Over the last five years, VR has been making…
Research Roundup: Black Audiences Want Nuance, Context and Depth in What They See
Reaching Black audiences has long been a goal of corporations, coveting them as consumers, and media outlets similarly want to capture their attention. As a result, representation of Black people in advertising, online and broadcast…
Sustainable Business: A Look at Climate Change and Equity
Climate change awareness campaigns and social justice movements have been running alongside one another for years. Still, when climate change is discussed, one of the often-overlooked things is the disproportionate impact climate change will have…
Webinar Recap: Executive Diversity Council Best Practices
Moderator: Dana Noweder, Senior Manager of Client Fulfillment at DiversityInc Panelists: Michael Johnson, Divisional Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Abbott (No. 4 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021)…
From Recruitment to Scheduling: How to Ensure Your Stores Look Like the Community They Serve
Analyzing workforce demographics to represent a diverse spectrum of identities has been on the corporate to-do lists for many years. More recently, the business impact from a lack of diversity has been clear — not…
The New PTO: How to Ensure PTO Days Remain Inclusive
As employees battle burnout, isolation and the temptation to move onto a new challenge, paid time off (PTO) policies are one of the benefits that can turn heads or create loyalty for those considering participation…
Scoring Your Scorecards: A Guide to Evolving and Presenting Diversity Metrics
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Guide to Developing Diversity Scorecards and Metrics” is an insider’s guide for diversity and data teams that provides insights on data transparency, scorecard strategy and development, as well as tips on driving…
Stemming the Tide: How to Retain Diverse Employees in the Great Resignation
As we enter the final stretch of 2021, many businesses have focused on how to move forward in the wake of what has come to be known as the “Great Resignation.” In July 2021 alone,…
The Evolution of Diversity Department Team Structures Continues in 2021: Direct Reports to the CDO
DiversityInc Best Practice’s “Guide to Diversity Department Structures” is designed to help you gain an understanding of how diversity departments are evolving over time. From their role as a strategic business partner to the day-to-day…