Category: News
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‘I’m standing on his shoulders’: Jimmy Carter’s legacy of championing diversity, equity and inclusion lives on
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — President Jimmy Carter will be remembered for many things, including his efforts to advance women and people of color. Lonie Haynes models much of his work at Rochester Regional Health after the ideals of President Carter. Carter instituted diversity, equity and inclusion appointments during his presidency before DEI was a thing. A…
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The Inclusion Imperative: How to Lead the Next Chapter of Diversity & Inclusion
by Candace Nortey SVP & Practice Leader, People & Culture Strategy, Slone Partners There are not many other emerging trends in recent years that have captured the American public’s attention as much as diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts to transform organizations across the board. Indeed, D&I is now regarded as a key component of workplace…
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Beyond Bias: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Must Drive AI Implementation in The Workplace
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and transform workplaces, it’s imperative that organizations and leaders examine not only its impact on productivity, innovation and economic gains, but also the ethical implications tied to these transformative technologies. Integrating an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) lens into AI systems is no longer a luxury or optional. It’s essential to…
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New Study Shows Inclusive Advertising is Better for Business: Unilever
Helps to boost profit, sales and brand value. By: Lianna Albrizio As a founder member of the Unstereotype Alliance, Unilever says it’s championing advertising that authentically and positively represents a diverse range of people. Now, new research shows how this approach is helping to boost profit, sales and brand value. Unilever joined UN Women to co-found the…
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Microsoft is turning to AI to make its workplace more inclusive
by Samantha Kelly Microsoft’s chief diversity officer says diversity and investment in the workforce can help fix AI’s bias problems. At the beginning of 2023, Microsoft found itself in a PR firestorm. The company was working to demonstrate its progress in artificial intelligence following a multi-billion dollar investment in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT. It added an…
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Teachers Map Their DNA to Challenge Discrimination
by Laura Sonier, BBC News, South East Teachers at a Kent school have submitted their DNA for profiling to identify their heritage. Nairet Morales, a teacher at Folkestone School for Girls, wanted to find a way to unite the students and highlight their similarities. A global map was created to include all the teachers that…
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Standing firm against the escalating assault on equity, diversity, and inclusion
By Zara Abrams Decades of research show the benefit of diversity for organizations, communities, and society. When faced with restrictive legislation, organizations and individuals can take bold action to defend progress and safeguard diversity efforts. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI, also referred to as DEI) programs have flourished in recent years, helping academic institutions, industry, and…
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Diversity and Inclusion: “Stay the Course”
by Charissa King Brian Reaves, UKG’s chief belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion officer, spoke exclusively to HR magazine on why work towards fostering workplace diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging must continue, despite the backlash. The most important thing for leaders focussed on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to do is the stay the course, said Reaves. Reaves…
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4 things to remember this International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
New features and a curated hub of apps, games, books and editorial content are designed to help people celebrate all month. From Women’s History Month to global International Women’s Day celebrations, March is a time to champion the power of women’s voices and drive positive change. As you make your plans to celebrate International Women’s…
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Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has…