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Dimensions of Diversity
Explore the different primary, secondary and tertiary dimensions of diversity and why they are important to understand.
What is Ageism?
How would you feel if a colleague told you that you were too old to participate in an activity? You might think to yourself, “My age does not define my ability.”
National Coming Out Day
Learn about the history of National Coming Out Day, when it is celebrated, and how to observe the event at work.
World Mental Health Day
We all have mental health. It transcends factors such as age, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, education and geographic location. Our mental health is…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year in the United States and Canada, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Learn about its history and how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at your workplace.
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
Learn about the facts and history of Rosh Hashanah including how to celebrate this event in your workplace.
7 Ways to Make Your Employees Feel Included
Everyone has experienced a moment of exclusion in their lifetime. Maybe you weren’t invited to a dinner with friends or your coworker’s wedding…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations (UN) Working Group on Indigenous Populations (WGIP) first met on August 9, 1982. The purpose of the WIGP’s establishment was to…
Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year, also referred to as the Hijra, indicates the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Before the establishment of the Hijra, Muslims living in the city of Mecca…
How to Develop Cultural Competency in the Workplace
Thousands of wonderfully diverse ethnicities, religions and cultures have been present since the dawn of time, yet our world hasn’t always been so accepting of them…
How to Create a Diversity & Inclusion Mission Statement
Explore what makes a diversity mission statement, how to create a diversity and inclusions statement, and examples of great statements.
Creating an Emotionally Intelligent Workplace
Emotional intelligence (EI) is also referred to as emotional quotient (EQ) and emotional intelligence quotient (EIQ). It is the ability to perceive and comprehend your emotions and the emotions of others…
Transgender Rights are Human Rights
To this day, transgender individuals (particularly transgender women of color) experience discrimination from all angles. They are not accepted by the heterosexual, cisgender and queer communities…
Inclusive Leadership: Taking the First Steps
Inclusive leadership is the ability to successfully lead a diverse group of individuals without bias and ensure all employees have equal opportunity to thrive…
How to Welcome the LGBTQIA+ Community in Your Workplace
Learn about the struggles of the LBGTQIA+ community through statistics and history. Gain an understanding of how to improve inclusiveness in the workplace.
How to Celebrate AAPI at Work
7 ways to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in your workplace. Discussion on AAPI history, how to be an ally and resources.
What Does Marginalized Mean and Why Does it Matter?
When thinking of the word margin one might consider the margins of a piece of paper. Therefore, when thinking of the verb marginalize one might consider writing in the margins of a piece of paper…
Tips to Support Your Mental Health While Being Remote: A Guide for Employees and Managers
If you’re having trouble keeping your mental health in check, there is no reason to be ashamed. Here are some tips to help you thrive while working virtually …
Celebrating Women's History Month & International Women’s Day
Learn about the importance of International Women's Day, how to celebrate Women's History in the workplace, and the amazing achievements of women.
Overt Vs. Covert Racism
Article defines overt and covert racism, examples of both kinds of racism, differences between the two types of racism and how to mitigate racism in the workplace.
