Category: News
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How Kindness Fits Into a Happy Life
A new analysis of decades of research shows that when we are kind to others, we are healthier and happier. BY JILL SUTTIE We all know that it’s good to be kind to others. Kindness is an important virtue for sustaining relationships, which helps to build a trusting and cooperative society. You may have also heard…
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Use Radical Objectivity To Create And Retain An Inclusive Workforce
by James Nash@inbeta_io Today, the age of corporate social justice is dawning. With the business case for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) now more vital than ever, we’re beginning to see organizations truly embrace social activism. And while social justice was, rightly, the initial impetus, companies are finally waking up to the business case for…
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4 Things to Know About National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) This Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). In this article, you’ll learn four important concepts that impact NDEAM in 2021: 1. How the federal government is framing NDEAM 2021 2. Work-from-home roadblocks for employees with disabilities (see disability employment and WFH statistics here) 3. How working can potentially jeopardize state-based benefits, and 4. How to find free help for disability-related employment concerns. Federal NDEAM…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon Johnson, but it was later extended to…
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Camp Quest Travels ‘Around the World’ Teaching Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
‘We want our campers to know that you’re living in a global society,’ founder says By: Arthur Mondale RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Equity, diversity and inclusion have accelerated conversations in the workplace, from hiring initiatives to practices and policies — both big and small. But the push doesn’t stop there. It’s uniquely being promoted in one…
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Advocates Say Juneteenth’s Federal Recognition is Only the Beginning
by Tori B. Powell President Biden made Juneteenth a federal holiday this week, following decades of advocacy efforts to officially recognize the annual commemoration of emancipation in America. But while many advocates and politicians are celebrating the gesture, some believe it doesn’t go far enough. Ninety-four-year-old activist Opal Lee, who had spent years campaigning for federal recognition…
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How to Judge a Company’s Real Attitude Toward Diversity and Inclusion
Sophia Ahmad, chief marketing officer at Xfinity Consumer Services, explains how you can get beyond the buzzwords and find out if there is action and intention behind a company. By Julianne Pepitone For job hunters seeking an employer that truly values diversity, equity and inclusion, it can be a challenging time. DE&I discussions have been thrust…
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LGBTQ+ Employees are Less Satisfied Than Colleagues at Work
By: Glassdoor Team As we stride into Pride Month, working for equitable companies is top of mind for many job seekers and employees. Despite some progress being made, LGBTQ+ employees still face an abundance of challenges at work, making their workplace experience less than ideal. In fact, Glassdoor data shows that LGBTQ+ employees are less…
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Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in Business Requires a Common Language, Knowledge
AMES, Iowa – Despite a growing momentum for initiatives aimed at creating more diverse and inclusive work spaces, several barriers still exist that limit the success of these efforts. To implement meaningful change, a team of researchers says a holistic and systematic approach is needed to ensure practitioners, educators and researchers are all working from…
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2021…It’s True… I Teach Because I Can’t Do Anything Else
“To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.” ― John Dewey It is especially important this years to say… Happy 2021 Teacher Appreciation Week! The amazing work that teachers have been doing at meeting student needs has really been apparent during this…