This Hispanic Heritage Month, Executive Diversity Services shares ten questions for self-reflection, to help companies better understand, and increase their connection to, and inclusion of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in the workplace. These are practical tips...
As the nation finished celebrating its 247th birthday this past Fourth of July, the most recent Supreme Court rulings and the lasting impact they will have on those working to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments are still unknown. However, to...
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...
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 (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...
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...
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...
Throughout May people across the U.S. observed Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. There are 24 million Asians and 1.6 million Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islanders living in the U.S. today. (HHS.gov 2022) That’s nearly 8% of the total population. President...
“I don't see color.” “Isn't this an HR issue?” These are among any number of misunderstandings and challenges that may come up during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) trainings. First, it’s good to remember the 70-20-10 rule from the Center for Creative...