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Inclusion Tip of the Day: Pronouns 

Using someone’s correct pronouns isn’t just polite; it’s a sign of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Check out these tips to get it right with pronouns…   Pronouns 101: Instead of assuming, try: “Hi, I’m [name], and my pronouns are she/her. How about you?” If...

4 Tips for Inclusive Meetings

Did you know that when employees feel a strong sense of belonging at work, their job performance improves by more than 50% and they take about 75% fewer sick days? We’re entering a new era of the workforce…one that’s intentional, inclusive, and centers its employees....

10+ Resources to Help You Honor and Learn More About Indigenous Peoples this Native American History Month

November marks Native American Heritage Month. It is a time full of celebration, reflection, and resistance. This month, we gather to celebrate the stories and traditions of Native Americans that are woven into their cultural practices and history.

Why Companies are Still Challenged by Creating a Diversity Pipeline

Why Companies are Still Challenged by Creating a Diversity Pipeline

Turnover and job vacancies come at a high cost to companies. Deadlines and projects don’t wait while a company scrambles to find the best candidate as quickly as possible…for what hopefully will be a long and meaningful association. Having trusted relationships, an...

Pride Month: LGBT Inclusion at Work

Pride Month: LGBT Inclusion at Work

72 countries around the globe prohibit discrimination in employment because of sexual orientation. The United States is not one of them. Many people assume that Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights includes Federal Government protections based on sexual orientation and...

EDS to Present at SIETAR Europa 2017 Congress in Dublin Ireland

EDS to Present at SIETAR Europa 2017 Congress in Dublin Ireland

“Cultural Dexterity for Turbulent Times” is the theme of this year’s SIETAR Europa Congress coming up May 22-27 in Dublin Ireland. Elmer Dixon, President of Executive Diversity Services, will be there to present on the Challenges in Policing Diverse Communities. Dixon...

Navigating the Interfaith Workplace: Start with Inclusion 101

Navigating the Interfaith Workplace: Start with Inclusion 101

The Jewish Holiday of Passover and the Christian celebration of Easter falling so close on the calendar may have prompted an increase in interfaith conversations in the workplace this year, as employees prepared for their respective family celebrations. For companies...

The Role of Leadership in Effective Inclusion Strategy

The Role of Leadership in Effective Inclusion Strategy

Diversity & Inclusion training programs are only as effective as the willingness of leadership to demonstrate and model inclusion. “When managers, supervisors and leaders model inclusive behaviors, employees are going to follow,” says Elmer Dixon, President of...

Elmer Dixon Portrait among “Seattle Icons”

Elmer Dixon Portrait among “Seattle Icons”

An anonymous donor commissioned Seattle Artist Adrienne La Faye to paint portraits of “black icons of the past” to exhibit around Seattle, and brothers Aaron and Elmer Dixon were front center in the exhibit of her work as well as in the history of the civil rights...