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What does D&I have to do with COVID-19? Five Things to Consider.
We're all aware (and if you get CNN text alerts to your phone, very very aware) of the increasing impact of COVID-19, or "Coronavirus," around the globe. Best practices and opinions range from "everyone is overreacting" to "time to go into the bunker." Regardless of your personal reaction to the...
Only Black Girl At Work Celebrates Black History Month
It’s that time of year again! Black History Month is here and somewhere I’m nervous that somebody has dusted off the ole faithful MLK poster to hang sadly in the break room. Not this year. We’re not doing that. What are other ways that workplaces can show that they appreciate...
Match the Reaction to the DEI Initiative
Happy (almost) New Year! Let’s play a Nova game! It’s the end of the year - a time for celebrating with family and friends, looking forward to a fresh start in 2020, and reflecting on your accomplishments (both personal and professional) from the previous year. If you’ve had victories and...
How Inclusive Are Your Everyday Word Choices?
Human language is an incredible thing. Homo Sapiens create new and evolved ways to express ourselves all the time, almost at a breakneck speed. How many times do we look at movies from the 70s or 80s (and even more current) and cringe, thinking ‘Yikes, I can’t believe we used...
Native at Work: An Interview With Rebecca Nagle
The great Maya Angelou wrote, “There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” This was the case with my late Grandmother, Julia Sifuentes. All my life I was told by my Mother about our Native American heritage, but I was never allowed to ask my Grandmother...
Beyond the Rainbow: Five Ways to Celebrate Pride in June
Finally! Springtime! Sunshine and flowers and seasonal allergies for everyone! Otherwise known as two months until Pride Month! Many organizations will acknowledge LGBTQ+ Pride Month this June - some will have floats in their local parade, others will issue rainbow laptop stickers and still others will work to organize...
3 Things D&I Programs Can Learn From Supplier Diversity
In most organizations, DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) efforts show up in multiple facets of the company. We often see enterprise-wide initiatives led by HR or DEI teams that focus on workforce representation and behaviors. And many companies also have Supplier Diversity programs that sit within Procurement, geared towards finding and...
6 Things Work Spaces and Organizations Can Consider During the Month of Ramadan
Ramadan is a festive time for Muslims around the world. It is also a time for deep contemplation and worship, as it is the holiest month of the year for Muslims. Since the Islamic Calendar follows a lunar calendar, the time of year Muslims observe Ramadan changes a little bit...
Inclusive Language: How to Greet and Serve Transgender and Non-Binary Guests
A guest walks into your business and your associate offers a warm, "Good afternoon! How can I help you, sir?" The guest speaks, "I'm here to...." but, in that moment, the associate realizes that the guest is transgender and quickly responds, "I mean, ma'am. I'm sorry! I didn't mean any offense....
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