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How DEIB Programs Can Help Solve the Biggest Challenges in Employee Management Today

Here are some of the top employee management challenges that companies face today and how DEIB programs can serve as a hedge against them.

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What Do You Do When Your Colleague Is Biased? Try These 5 Phrases to Professionally Call It Out.

Biased statements are unfortunately commonplace. These often unintentional, yet harmful behaviors can signal to others they do not belong and reinforce harmful stereotypes. Simple phrases like these can open the conversation.

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Is This Diversity and Inclusion Concept the Missing Link for Real Change?

To bring more allies into the diversity, equity and inclusion conversation, you need to start incorporating this key concept. Here's why.

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Here's the Biggest Way You Can Show Up for the Black Community Beyond Black History Month

On my journey to be an ally to the Black community, here's the one major goal I'm focused on.

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Are You a Performative Ally? Here Are the Signs.

True allies don't just say they're committed to diversity and inclusion — they show it. Here's how you can spot a genuine ally vs. a performative one.

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5 Qualities of Black Excellence Overlooked in the Workplace

Now is the time for conventional, white and eurocentric workplaces to finally recognize the unique qualities that come from Black culture and lift up employees who exemplify these qualities.

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6 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month and Be a Better Ally in the Workforce Beyond February

An authentic celebration of Black heritage throughout the year can help companies foster understanding and empathy among coworkers from different backgrounds. Such a celebration also allows employees to learn more about their colleagues' experiences, which promotes a deeper sense of community and understanding. How to be a Better Ally in the Workplace During Black History Month — and Beyond.

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Black and Asian Founders Face Opposition at All Levels — Here's Why That Has to Change.

Diverse founders are demanding seats at the table. But everyone has to do their part and demand seats for them, too.

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Diversity Is Not the Same to Everyone. Here's Why That Matters

If companies want to reap the benefits of diversity in its truest form, it's time to consider diversifying it.

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Diversity Is Broader Than Just Race and Gender. This Is the Often-Overlooked Piece of the Puzzle.

By including this essential piece of the overall diversity, equity and inclusion conversation, you bring more human experiences and potential allies into the work.

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Why Your Business Needs to Consider the 4-Day Workweek — Especially If You're Serious About Diversity.

These flexible work environments have proven to help diversify workplaces — but it's important to ditch previously held beliefs for them to truly be successful.

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Not Where You Want to Be with Diversity and Inclusion? Consider a Bite-Sized Approach.

Starting with a bite-sized approach is the key to authentically weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into the culture of your business, rather than implementing one-off DEI initiatives. Here's why.

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The 3 C's That Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Can Teach Us Today To Advance Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

What can Martin Luther King Jr. teach us today — even in the face of resistance? Entrepreneurs can use what I call the "three C's" — guiding principles Dr. King lived by which can assist us in our work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

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10 Inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Quotes on Leadership and Purpose

A look back at Martin Luther King Jr.'s words of wisdom.

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4 Commitments All Truly Inclusive Leaders Must Follow

2022 was the first year of DEI Accountability for inclusive leaders. Our future will be filled with increasing expectations from employees, customers and business partners, looking for us to step up and courageously respond to societal needs and problems across human differences.