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Meet America's Best Employers For Diversity 2021
For as long as Keyla Cabret can remember, diversity has been a priority at Aflac. Years before companies started boasting equity and inclusion initiatives, the insurance giant was creating diverse pipelines, recruiting Black high school students in Columbus, Georgia, for its internship program.
Resources on Inclusion and Anti-racism
Review the resources we put together for our employees and take action with us in creating anti-racist companies, communities, and families.
5 reasons why diversity is important in the 21st century
AMP Global Youth
Why is cultural diversity a "good thing"?
Partnership International
Women Advance in Dozens of Careers
An article looking at pioneering women who are breaking into long-dominated male industries
Press Releases
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Exciting new partnership with Icarus consulting CEO dr. shelton goode, A Forbes Top 10 D&I trailblazer
August 19, 2020
DiversityEquityInclusion.com is driving change through diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) workplace leadership education and DEInamics™, a solution that measures organizational DEI with quantifiable metrics and meaningful analytics.
DiversityEquityInclusion.com Expands its Online Educational Programming
August 11, 2020, DiversityEquityInclusion.com has created a comprehensive, complimentary eJournal to augment the first of its three online learning platforms, with an aim to take leaders deeper into identifying, navigating, and overcoming unconscious bias to drive real organizational change.
Celebrating International Women’s Day in Azure Marketplace
March 8, 2020, is International Women’s Day. This day means different things for different people and acknowledging this day is different for everyone. In some countries, today is a public holiday. In other countries, it’s a day of protest.
DEInamics™, is selected by Microsoft as part of the #BuildFor2030 Campaign
March 8, 2020, is International Women’s Day. This day means different things for different people and acknowledging this day is different for everyone. In some countries, today is a public holiday. In other countries, it’s a day of protest.
Blog
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion, the WHY behind this initiative and how to Grow Forward
It happened so quickly, didn’t it? Here in the United States, we are in the middle of back-to-school season. As children return to the classroom, companies tend to establish new goals and find a rededication to their business. There is no better way to grow your organization forward than to focus on DEI, embracing and improving office culture.
What Gets Measured Gets Done
– Using Data to Advance Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We live in a data-driven world, yet organizations often shy away from collecting, analyzing, and sharing diversity, equity, and inclusion data.
Journaling for the Advancement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
To undergo a real transformation, it’s imperative that you delve deeper than simply establishing lists and goals. Because your core values and beliefs motivate everything that you do, they need to be examined.
Articles
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A post-pandemic recovery playbook for women - by Cathy Light
Mach 15, 2021
As vaccines roll out, we turn our attention toward economic recovery. The traditional stimulus measures of the past, dominated by investment in infrastructure and construction, will not be effective in our post-pandemic world.
Cathy Light: Driven to Help Companies Be Better for a Brighter World
Summer, 2021
Being a successful entrepreneur is not a destination; it’s a journey of risk-taking and learning experiences comprised of facing and overcoming challenges. Being an entrepreneur is often nerve-racking and scary. Still, a consistent effort, talent, and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to the world will ultimately lead to success and satisfaction.
From Intense Pressure, We Find the Strength to Shine: By Cathy Light
Summer, 2021
The most beautiful, formidable things are often born of pressure and tumult. Think about diamonds; they form when carbon atoms encounter immense heat and pressure and then surface through violent volcanic eruptions. Trees form more robust trunks and deeper roots when repeatedly faced with vigorous winds.
A blueprint for a better workplace wellbeing and mental health strategy
August 19, 2020
“If you haven’t embraced the mental health and wellbeing agenda by now then you should question if you truly are a leader.” These were the words of John Flint, Former Group CEO, HSBC – speaking at the G24 Mental Health Summit in May. Mental health was one of the challenges of our time before the pandemic. Investing time and resource in caring for the mental wellbeing of employees is now not optional.
The state of ethnic minorities in U.S. tech: 2020
September 21, 2020
A survey of people of color shows a mix of good and bad news on racial inequality, and a disturbing lower concern within Silicon Valley and by executives compared to IT at large.
Cultivating a DEI garden where seeds of innovation grow into creative breakthroughs
September 10, 2020
Research proves time and again that there exists a powerful connection between innovation and diversity, equity and inclusion; our challenge is to build a robust cornerstone for change by optimizing that connection.
The Health Benefits of Journaling
July 29, 2020
I’ll bet you write (or word process) daily. If you are like most women, you record only what you must. In an effort to change your mind and your habits, I’ll let you in on a well-kept secret: A pen coupled with paper can serve as a powerful life tool.
Diversity and Inclusion Efforts That Really Work
March 12, 2020
In the wake of major social and political changes over the past decades, leading companies are taking steps to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet progress in most sectors remains progress
Data and diversity: views on approaches and ‘uncomfortable truths’
April 25, 2019
We live in a data-driven world, yet organizations often shy away from collecting, analyzing, and sharing diversity, equity, and inclusion data.
THE DAY-TO-DAY WORK OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
November 18, 2019
Most leaders of U.S. companies know that attracting diverse employees is good business. In response, the prevalence of diversity and inclusion professionals has increased and diversity trainings have become the norm.
Journaling for Mental Health
When you were a teenager, you might have kept a diary hidden under your mattress. It was a place to confess your struggles and fears without judgment or punishment. It likely felt good to get all of those thoughts and feelings out of your head and down on paper. The world seemed clearer.
How Journaling Can Help You Heal
August 03, 2018
Writing down your thoughts, dreams, feelings, and ideas is a healthy and beneficial practice for overall wellness. Writing helps get to the heart of the matter by getting whatever you’re dealing with off your mind and onto the page.
Prompts for Inclusion: FAQ
October 16, 2017
Whiteness, straightness, binary genders, and able bodies are centralized privileges in most public language—these identifiers form the systemic bias encoded in every aspect of public life.
Why Using Data Is Your Key to Increasing Diversity, According to This Tech Leader
June 20, 2018
Twelve years—that’s how long it took Leslie Miley to work with another black person in a high-level engineering role.
“I’ve been black in tech for a long time,” says Leslie, who has worked for the Obama Foundation and was an engineering director and manager at Slack, Twitter, Apple, and Google. “And I’m going to continue to be black and continue to speak out against inequities.”
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PODCASt: How to make a meaningful impact in DEI
June 18, 2021
Diversity, equity and inclusion are not new ideas in the HR and corporate arenas, but in recent months the importance and significance of D&I in the workplace has gotten leaders throughout corporate America to think about what doing the right thing in our community looks like. For many of us in HR, this means we’re not taking our D&I initiatives to stakeholders – they’re coming to us looking for answers. And we must be ready to respond.
true stories in tech - Women exploring opportunities in the technology industry
Cathy Light, CEO of Lideranca Group joins the Podcast in this episode as she shares her journey and experiences.
PODCASt: DEI Trailblazers - Increase Your Business Performance by Including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
December 18, 2020
Cathy Light joins Nan McKay, Dee Dee Strum and Donna Miller. We interview contemporary motivational women and men from all walks of life, inspiring listeners to bridge from their dreams to action!
Trailblazers Impact Podcasts are a comprehensive how-to-do-it success guide from entrepreneurs, writers, activists, health care professionals and more!
Get inspired: listen today!
IdeaGenTV live Interview with CEO Cathy Light
Liderança Group’s DEInamics™, a New-to-market, Azure-powered Solution that Leverages Data Analytics to Promote Meaningful Change in Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, is Chosen for Microsoft’s #BuildFor2030 Campaign
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