Category: Article
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Why Intersectionality Matters Even More in 2020
Protests over racial inequity are pushing companies to reckon with their own policies and practices from the lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. But addressing race—and gender—in the workplace is not enough. Leaders must account for intersectionality. First coined by legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, intersectionality is a framework for understanding how social identities (such as…
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Goodway Group’s Canty: Diversity And Inclusion Cannot Be A Fad
As one of the few black female leaders in advertising, Corean Canty, COO, Goodway Group has an informative perspective on what agencies can and should do internally to develop a diverse workforce.
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5 Ways Diversity And Inclusion Help Companies Before, During And After The Pandemic
by Paolo Gaudiano When faced with difficult situations, companies look for ways to minimize costs. Typical cost-cutting measures include downsizing staff, cutting contracts with vendors and curtailing all activities that are not essential to survival. The COVID-19 pandemic is proving to be one of the most challenging periods that our country has ever faced, as…
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How to Actually Achieve a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
By Laura Newcomer The topic of diversity is gaining more and more attention in workplaces across the country. And it should. Devoting national and local attention to exploring who is most excluded from the corporate ladder—and how and why—is essential if we want to dismantle the prejudices that have excluded people of different genders, ethnicities, races,…
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Car Insurance for Drivers with Disabilities: Everything You Need to Know
by Ethan Jacobs Fact-checked with HomeInsurance.com Some people think a disability might prevent someone from driving, but most of the time that’s not true. Usually, the people making those arguments are unfamiliar with the disabilities in question and the modern technology that is available. Insurance providers, the very companies that determine how much of a…
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9 Diversity And Inclusion Practices To Leave In 2019
by Janice Gassam Senior Contributor As the year comes to a close and a new decade swiftly approaches, it’s time to assess what organizational practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) were effective and what practices need to be left in the old decade. Diversity has become a popular buzzword for corporate leaders and companies are…
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Let’s not be silent around disability. It’s an asset.
Disability is a natural part of the human experience. Yet making disability a natural and needed perspective in the workplace isn’t. Not only is it a shame, it’s a bad business decision. by Emily Blum Having a disability is central to my identity — it is both an attribute and an asset. I believe it makes…
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What is Diversity Recruiting?
Diversity recruiting is, without exception, one of the best things you can do for your business. But what, exactly, is it? Article provided by Diverse Recruiting Experts It is the process of seeking out job candidates from diverse backgrounds to fill open positions within an organization. The concept of a “diverse” workforce, however, extends beyond ethnicity…it includes underrepresented groups…
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LGBTQ Guide to Fair Housing in 2019
by Jackie Nelson Finding, buying, or renting a home can be a stressful process even when things go as expected. But a home search is a whole other challenge for those who experience discrimination. Although we’re coming up on the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn Riots, described by Encyclopedia Britannica as “a catalyst for…
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How to Show White Men That Diversity and Inclusion Efforts Need Them
“It seems like I’m not wanted in the room when D&I conversations start happening,” one person told me. “It feels like I’m part of the problem,” another said in frustration. And a third, in a rare admission of a common sentiment said: “It seems like everyone is out to get the white guys.”