DEI
Inclusion Is Not Enough: How 'Neuro-Affirmative Workplaces' Create Happier Workplaces For Everyone
Instead of expecting individuals to conform to an outdated 'one size fits all' model, neuro-affirmative workplaces actively support and celebrate all individuals for their differences, where everybody belongs.
How Women-Owned Businesses Can Set Themselves Apart From the Competition By Taking This One Simple Step
Despite progress in gender equality among most sectors of society, women-owned businesses still face unique challenges in the marketplace. One way to try and overcome these obstacles is through customer-facing business certifications. These independent, third-party evaluations can play a big role in boosting your credibility with potential lenders and customers alike.
4 DEI Lessons from the Paris Olympics That Can Help Entrepreneurs Succeed
The 2024 Olympics showcased numerous instances of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Here are some DEI takeaways that entrepreneurs can implement in their businesses today.
What Every Entrepreneur Can Learn from NCAA Coach Dawn Staley's Leadership Style
It's easy to attribute Staley's success as a former athlete and coach to "luck," but it's anything but.
Celia Cruz Just Became the First Afro-Latina on a U.S. Quarter — Here's Why This Crucial Moment Matters for Women Entrepreneurs.
Have you ever considered how a symbol on an everyday object can influence your business? This recently launched U.S. quarter offers valuable lessons in female leadership, resilience and the entrepreneurial journey — plus insights you can apply for business growth.
I'm Disabled — And Here Are 3 Meaningful Ways Your Company Can Foster a More Inclusive Workplace
I've lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and I've seen firsthand what true inclusion can do for an organization.
4 Ways Internalized Oppression is Holding You Back from Success — And Ways to Overcome It
For entrepreneurs of color, the pursuit of success can often feel like an uphill battle. While fellow entrepreneurs are doing well, scaling their businesses, building their teams, and getting national recognition, we might compare our business and professional trajectory to theirs and wonder why the same success hasn't happened to us.
Do You Perpetuate Harm Against Your LGBTQIA+ Employees — and Sabotage Your Organization's Success in the Process?
Creating a truly inclusive and supportive workplace for LGBTQIA+ employees requires leaders to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and healing, leading to innovation and financial sustainability on an organizational level.
Why Companies Grappling With 'Diversity Fatigue' Need to Change Their Approach to Juneteenth
There's an unfortunate trend sweeping the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) space these days: fatigue. DEI fatigue is the feeling of exhaustion, frustration and skepticism around working toward a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization. Champions of DEI like thought leaders, consultants, diversity officers, and others are committed, but there are a substantial number of companies that are fatigued and questioning their commitment.
How to Implement Effective DEI Initiatives — A 4-Step Guide for Chief Diversity Officers
Crafting an effective DEI strategy is crucial for modern businesses due to its ethical and financial benefits. Here's how Chief Diversity Officers can successfully implement and optimize DEI initiatives.
'I'm Gay': I Opened Up About My Sexual Orientation On Stage at a Work Event — And My Company Reacted In The Most Perfect Way.
This Pride Month, I reflect on my own coming-out journey at work and the steps that need to be taken toward creating inclusive and empowering workplaces for LGBTQ+ individuals. Organizational leaders play a crucial role in driving continued growth and improvement.
This Working Mom Overcame Decades of Employment Bias to Become The CEO of Her Own 6-Figure Company. Here's How She Did It.
She overcame adversity to become the CEO of her own successful company, and now she wants to share empowering advice with all the other working mothers out there on how to overcome adversity and thrive in their careers.
These Are the Most Diverse and Equitable Franchises in 2024
If you're looking for a diverse franchise family, these brands are a great place to start.
Representation In AI Development Matters — Follow These 5 Principles to Make AI More Inclusive For All
Four out of five leaders and other execs want to learn more about how to use AI in their professional roles, but how can you craft it to also make diversity and inclusion a collective North Star?
