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New book launch, three years of change since the murder of George Floyd, and more.

New book launch, three years of change since the murder of George Floyd, and more.

by Deanna Shoss | May 30, 2023 | News and Events

Elmer Dixon’s upcoming memoir DIE STANDING encapsulates how the combination of passion and long term vision lead to sustainable change and global impact His image—holding a rifle on the steps of the Washington state capitol building—is one of the most iconic...
Celebrating the 60th International Women’s Day: Where is Women’s Liberation Today

Celebrating the 60th International Women’s Day: Where is Women’s Liberation Today

by Deanna Shoss | Apr 5, 2023 | News and Events

According to Fortune magazine, womxn* CEOs run more than 10% of Fortune 500 companies for the first time in history. That’s quadruple the 2.4% in 2011. Women continue to lead the way in college completion. A record number of women were elected governor in 2022. With...
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic-Owned Businesses and Supplier Diversity

National Hispanic Heritage Month: Hispanic-Owned Businesses and Supplier Diversity

by Deanna Shoss | Sep 28, 2022 | News and Events

National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) has its roots in 1968 and celebrates the heritage and culture and recognizes the generations of Hispanic and Latino Americans who have positively influenced and enriched the United States. The timing of the...
From Binary to Spectrum: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

From Binary to Spectrum: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace

by Deanna Shoss | Jul 8, 2022 | Uncategorized

Much progress has been made in securing the rights of members of the LGBTQ+ community since the Stonewall riots in 1969. That was when New York City Police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in Greenwich Village in New York City. Six days of protests and violent...
From Hostage to Explorer: The 4 Types of Participants in Trainings

From Hostage to Explorer: The 4 Types of Participants in Trainings

by Deanna Shoss | Jun 1, 2022 | News and Events

Last month we talked about “Five Curve Balls Thrown During DEI Trainings (and How to Respond).” We gave examples of misunderstandings and challenges that may come up during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training. That discussion focused on engaged learners...
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Why Diversity is Essential in the Workplace

Why Diversity is Essential in the Workplace

by Deanna Shoss | Nov 28, 2024 | Uncategorized

Most people have the understanding that diversity in organizations is a good thing, not only the right thing to do but also good for business. But maybe not everyone realizes that diversity is in fact essential for success in business in many aspects. Let’s take a...

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The Trend and Impact of Young Men Falling into the Alt-Right Pipeline 

The Trend and Impact of Young Men Falling into the Alt-Right Pipeline 

by Deanna Shoss | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

As we saw with the presidential election, young voters play a substantial role in swaying the election due to more involvement in voting in recent years. Historically, the candidates have not given this age group much consideration and attention, as young voters...

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7 Different Types of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

7 Different Types of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace

by Deanna Shoss | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you’re human you have biases. Unconscious biases are automatic judgments and assumptions we make about people based on stereotypes and our personal experiences. Often we are unaware of our own biases because to judge someone unfairly doesn’t align with our values....

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Elmer Dixon, Wilhelmina Parker-Bentum, Santalynda Marrero

Diversity and inclusion are not just ethical imperatives—they are strategic business advantages.

Diverse teams enhance innovation and creativity, leading to higher revenues from innovation. Companies with inclusive cultures are more likely to experience higher employee satisfaction and better retention rates. Moreover, diverse leadership teams are associated with increased profitability. Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment enables organizations to tap into a wide array of perspectives, driving creative solutions and strengthening the bottom line. ​ Let us help.

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The trainers of EDS are consistently strong, sensitive, and fun to work with. I have worked with a variety of trainers and take recommending them seriously. EDS is one of only two companies I would recommend to others when it comes to any issues related to diversity. 

Jan Levy

Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow

Appreciation of diversity gives shape to each aspect of the work done by the MacArthur Foundation. The assistance provided by Executive Diversity Services has been important in ensuring that perspectives held by people from different backgrounds and cultures are brought to bear in the decisions we make, from choices about day-to-day business relationships to major grantmaking initiatives.
William E. Lowry, Jr.

Vice President Human Resources and Administration, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Executive Diversity Services’ training is both practical and effective. They have helped us develop curriculum that is relevant internationally and revised it as necessary to be effective in different regions. They have also helped us train internal facilitators so that resources are available throughout our seven global regions. Our organization, our managers, and our employees have all benefited from the partnership with EDS. Employees indicate that they have been able to apply information and tools immediately in their work as well as in other parts of their lives. 

Magda Nowak

Director Organizational Capability, PepsiCo International

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