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Diversity Holidays

Guest Blog: All About the Celebration of Diwali

Diwali is one of India’s most important holidays and is celebrated by millions of people across multiple faiths. Here's how you can celebrate it at work.

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Communication

Approaching Tough Conversations as an Ally

To be an ally without putting others in an uncomfortable situation, reference this guide to approaching diversity-related conversations.

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Diversity Holidays

Guest Blog: Shining a Light on the Jewish Holiday Hanukkah

Hanukkah is one of the most well-known and widely-celebrated Jewish holidays in the U.S. Here’s a helpful overview of this celebration and how you can honor it in the workplace.

Addressing Bias

The Path to Inclusive Workplaces: Tackling Bias as a DEI Practitioner

Explore two strategies for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioners to identify and mitigate unconscious biases: the WAKE UP and PAUSE methods.

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Diversity Holidays

Guest Blog: Commemorating International Equal Pay Day

International Equal Pay Day was established in to raise awareness of the gender pay gap across the world, draw attention to the systemic inequalities that inhibit progress towards women’s economic empowerment, and highlight efforts to close the gap.

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Communication

Engaging (or Not) in Tough Conversations as a Marginalized Person

As tough conversations about social issues become increasingly common in the workplace, it’s important that those asked know how to navigate these moments in a way that feels safe and comfortable

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Communication

Guest Blog: I Accidentally Misspoke; Now What?

What do you do after misspeaking and committing a microaggression? In this guide, we walk you through what to do next with empathy and grace.

Belonging & Trust

How to Measure Trust and Belonging: Knowing if you have a high-trust workplace

Leaders can boost employee engagement by cultivating trust and belonging. The first step is measuring current sentiment with surveys, interviews, and indirect evidence.

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Diversity Holidays

Guest Blog: Understanding Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Easter

Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Easter are observed by many Christians throughout the world, including Catholics and Protestants.

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Diversity Holidays

Deaf Awareness Month: Celebrating Inclusion and Breaking Down Communication Barriers

Deaf Awareness Month, celebrated every September. For businesses, organizations, and individuals alike, Deaf Awareness Month encourages a more inclusive world where communication barriers are dismantled and respect for diversity is fostered.

Diversity Holidays

Understanding (and Respecting) the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur

This blog provides context on what the Jewish holiday Yom Kippur is and how you can celebrate and promote inclusion around it in the workplace.

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Diversity Holidays

More than a Day Off: How Organizations Can Invest in Veterans Beyond November 11

Discover how hiring former service members strengthens your workforce and learn inclusive practices to support and retain veterans and military spouses.