Honoring Emancipation and Promoting Diversity Juneteenth
This article explores the historical background of Juneteenth, its significance, and the key individuals who played a pivotal role in the fight for freedom and equality. Understanding Juneteenth and its Historical Context: Juneteenth is the day in 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It represents a significant milestone in African American history and the ongoing struggle for equality. In addition, Juneteenth serves as a reminder of how diversity, equity, and inclusion in society.
World Day Against Child Labor
World Day Against Child Labor serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to address child labor and its impact on marginalized communities. DEIB-focused workplaces must recognize this issue’s interconnectedness and act toward creating a more equitable and inclusive society. In this blog, we shed light on the importance of World Day Against Child Labor and its relevance to marginalized communities and DEIB workplaces.
Child labor disproportionately affects marginalized communities where poverty, lack of education, and limited opportunities prevail.
Eid al-Adha: Celebrating Unity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Workplace
Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, or the Festival of Sacrifice, as an essential religious observance. This article explores the significance of Eid al-Adha, its importance in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEIB), and its impact on the workplace.
Understanding Eid al-Adha and its Cultural Significance: Eid al-Adha commemorates the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The festival highlights the values of sacrifice, unity, gratitude, and compassion within the Muslim community.
World Environment Day
On World Environment Day, we come together to acknowledge the undeniable link between environmental sustainability and social equity. Let’s take 24 hours to reflect on our environmental impact and recognize the critical role we all play in shaping a sustainable and equitable future. At Dallas Diversity 24/7, we understand that everyone’s involvement is crucial in addressing these challenges. Let’s examine why it is imperative for each individual to be concerned about environmental sustainability and social equity, and the consequences of neglecting this vital connection.
Celebrating Pride Month
In the workplace, Pride Month is an opportunity for
companies to support LGBTQ+ employees and customers. This can include hosting
events, creating inclusive policies, and providing resources for LGBTQ+
individuals. DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) is essential in
creating a welcoming and supportive workplace for LGBTQ+ individuals. This
includes creating a culture of respect and understanding, training on LFBGQ+
issues, and ensuring all employees feel valued and included.
6 Ways to Attract, Hire and Retain Gen Z Employees
Gen Z workers, born from 1997 through 2012, will make up almost 30% of the global workforce by 2025. To successfully attract, hire, and retain this new generation of employees, companies need to demonstrate they are inclusive, ethical, support wellness, and are committed to making a positive social and environmental impact.
Gen Z graduates are entering the workforce at a time when the overall workforce is shrinking, and they’re bringing with them new expectations that are reshaping the working world.
Ways of Preventing Cultural Appropriation in The Workplace
Cultural appropriation is not something new. You probably have heard about it, especially on the “interweb”. You must have witnessed Zac Efron being slammed over dreadlocks, Pharrell Williams being called out for donning Native American headwear, Katy Perry’s Geisha-like performance, or maybe the pushback on my home girl Ariana Grande for appropriating Japanese culture. I don’t want to get caught up in the middle of this drama – the stories are already controversial! Let’s talk about your place of work.
Neurodiversity Vs. Inclusion: How Neurodiversity Can Strengthen Your Workforce
Neurodiversity and inclusion are essential concepts in creating a successful and productive workforce. In today’s world, employers must recognize and embrace the fact that there is a wide variety of individuals with different neurological and cognitive abilities in the workplace.
Neurodiversity entails recognizing, understanding, and appreciating differences in how individuals think, learn, and process information. On the other hand, inclusion is the concept of creating a workplace environment that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Does Gender Bias Corrupt Performance Reviews?
Every company has its way of measuring performance – it is a staple of the modern corporate world. Typically, the idea behind performance reviews is to measure how well or poorly an employee is performing to ensure fair compensation and promotions. On paper, most performance evaluation processes and metrics usually seem fair, but bias can creep in more often than not. One of these biases in the workplace includes gender bias.
Becoming A Better Manager: DEIB Checklist
As a rule of thumb, embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging principles in an organization is vital in creating a high-level performance enterprise as well as fostering employee engagement. Despite the important role DEIB plays in a company, some organizations still find it challenging to implement DEIB efforts and initiatives.
