Tag: diversity and inclusion

A Point of View: The Constitutional Foundations of Corporate DEIJ Programs  

While not explicitly mentioning diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights provide foundational principles that can guide corporations in implementing DEIJ programs. Recent research and legal developments highlight the importance of aligning these programs with constitutional principles to ensure effectiveness and legal compliance.

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: DEI Will Save Us, If We Let It 

As we embark into 2024 — a year sure to be polarizing with a major election on the horizon and continuing global unrest — culture and cultural competency should be at the forefront of our minds. It will serve organizations not only in attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent, but also in weathering the volatility and uncertainty of the socio-political challenges yet to come.

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The Buzz: DEI is Not a Quick Fix — (Re)committing in 2024 

Organizations pursuing racial justice must engage in a process wherein they identify the injury (the root causes of injustice), develop and implement a treatment plan (address the root causes while grappling with the discomfort and pain), and then provide the time and resources for healing to happen (respect and honor the needs of those impacted by injustices in your workplace).

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A Point of View: The Six-Month DEI Honeymoon

Many organizations invested in DEIA for optics due to expectations of applicants, employees, shareholders, and customers. Unfortunately, it resulted in broken promises and stress. For the lucky, (and I hope that is you) you have joy, inspiration, support, growth, respect, productivity, accessibility, and inclusion. But many experience the first six-month “honeymoon” in DEI roles.

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: What We Gain Bringing DEI to Our Lives

When someone can’t recognize the humanity of every person, it illuminates so much. Peace and justice aren’t complex or contentious – what is, at times, is our ability to consider the lived experiences of those we may be less familiar with, or those who’ve been consistently marginalized and therefore unable to garner broader media or social attention. So, who will commit to setting the record straight, taking the time to learn, unlearn and/or relearn to be able to offer a new or different perspective?

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: In A Polarized World, DEIJ Is Still The Answer

Abandoning DEIJ efforts is not an option. Only by persevering, even in this volatile and polarizing environment, can organizations continue to make progress in this field: achieving non-trivial results that benefit not only the underrepresented groups but the organization as a whole. Here are just two examples from the largest organizations continuing these initiatives and reaping the benefits DEIJ can bring.

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The Buzz: 3 Films for Reflecting on History

Here are a few recommendations to check out that center Black and Indigenous history. Whether you’re in the mood for a Netflix documentary, a historical crime drama you can see in a theater, or a Black woman-directed tour de force, these three films shine a light on past events with riveting storytelling that invites reflection. 

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The Buzz: A Nightmare on “Equity” Street: 5 of the Scariest Things Happening to DEIJ in the Workplace

I want you to know this: you are not a monster, goblin, or ghoul, and DEIJ work is nothing to be fearful of. You may have to regroup, shift gears, take a break, ask for help, or even reevaluate how you are working (or whom you work with and for), but let this be an acknowledgment that you are no ghost. We see you and we will see you thrive way past that final scroll of the credits.

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Setting the DEI Record Straight: A Feature Series Introduction 

In the broader effort to combat scarcity-centered “zero-sum” narratives sweeping across cultural conversations, we invite writers to consider in our new Setting the DEI Record Straight feature series: How have DEIJ initiatives across race, gender, ability, culture and other dimensions of diversity supported you personally, improved your work, or benefitted your organization(s)?

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