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🌟 Evolving Perspectives on DEI: A Holistic Approach to Culture and Inclusion In our latest blog, Senior Consultant Damon Maassen, CPTD discusses the growing trend among organizations: to integrate DEI commitments into a broader strategic communications rather than identifying standalone DEI mission statements or goals. Damon explores the potential benefits and drawbacks of this approach and offers valuable recommendations for organizations considering such a change to ensure more resilient and unified cultures. 👉 https://lnkd.in/duepa-JD

A strong employer brand isn't just about attracting top talent—it's about creating a thriving environment where employees can grow and succeed. Our latest blog dives into strategies for building a brand that not only attracts the best talent but also facilitates workforce belonging and increases retention. From defining your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to supporting internal mobility and work-life balance, we go over how to strengthen your brand so your organization can excel in today's competitive job market. 👉 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eZxWiBXD

Navigating the Political Storm: An HR Leader's Guide As the 2024 election nears, it's very likely that political conversation will once again permeate into the workplace. How can HR leaders ensure that company culture remains strong and inclusive? Our latest blog dives into practical strategies to help organizations manage these challenges, equipping leaders to foster respect and unity. Explore the guide to keep your teams engaged and supported during this critical time. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e97q88xK #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #ElectionSeason

🌟 Bridging the Generational Gap 🌟 With Gen Z set to make up 30% of the global workforce by 2030, it's vital for organizations to understand their values and perspectives. Our latest blog post delves into the topic of generational misunderstandings and explores some of Gen Z's top priorities, like meaningful work and continuous development. Fostering intergenerational collaboration and respect is critical not only for boosting innovation, but also for improving employee engagement and retention. Read more on our blog and learn about our new learning lab series on intergenerational inclusion launching in September using the link below. 👉 [https://lnkd.in/e6fgWw2q] #GenZ #WorkplaceInclusion #EmployeeEngagement #ModelExpand #Leadership #Innovation

🌐 Meetings, Hybrid Offices & Loneliness at Work 🌐 Discover our latest blog post on tackling workplace loneliness, authored by our Senior Consultant, Olivia Shen Green. The post, "Meetings, Hybrid Offices & Loneliness at Work," examines the impact of remote and hybrid work setups on employee connection and well-being. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called on workplaces to prioritize social connection, and Olivia's insights are invaluable. She highlights how meeting-heavy schedules can exacerbate loneliness and offers practical tips to foster connection, whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or in-office. 👉 Link [https://lnkd.in/erGxWDc6] #WorkplaceLoneliness #HybridWork #RemoteWork #EmployeeWellbeing #ModelExpand #Inclusion #EmployeeExperience #Leadership

🏛 One Year After SCOTUS's Affirmative Action Decision: Pivoting with Purpose Our latest blog post explores the evolving impacts of the June 2023 Supreme Court ruling dismantling affirmative action. Written by ModelExpand Senior Consultant and People Scientist Dr. Sarah Trocchio, this piece delves into how these changes affect workplace DEI efforts and what organizations can do to stay committed to inclusion. The insights cover key updates, including the effects of the "Muldrow vs City of St Louis" decision and the 11th Circuit ruling on the Fearless Fund, and provide actionable strategies for organizations to navigate these challenges. Bottom line: Organizations must invest in DEI because it’s not only the right and good for business, but also essential for managing legal risks related to identity-based discrimination rampant in many workplaces. #DEI #AffirmativeAction #WorkplaceInclusion #ModelExpand #SCOTUS #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion #Leadership #LegalUpdates

🔖 She's here!! Fresh off the press at Critical Criminology is the new publication "Doomed by the Data? Latina/o/x Racialization and Sentencing Outcomes in Florida" written alongside my incredible collaborators Dr. Katie Durante of the University of Utah, and Dr. Cynthia Martinez of Rider University. While the data and analyses are focused on sentencing outcomes in the criminal #legal system, there are a few important take away points for #workforce dynamics. These insights align with trends we're increasingly seeing on the ground with our clients at ModelExpand, and include: ✴ Administrative data, including metrics captured for #EEOC reporting in the U.S., may be sufficient for compliance purposes but *insufficient for fostering employee belong.* ✴ When aiming to collect data on employee identity, operate from a *curiosity-rich* rather than *assumption-rich* frame. Provide employees the most expansive and empowering options possible to self-identify. Leverage #ERGs and #engagementsurveys to ask employees how they identify. ✴ For internal reporting (e.g., #datadashboards), consider how to aggregate self-reported categories to protect confidentiality while also ensuring, if possible, that categories are more #inclusive and #representative of your employee population than EEOC categories allow. For instance, the EEOC only has one category for Asian, but we've seen clients collect and report internally on the representation of East and South Asian team members in their headcount data. ✴ Remember, EEOC categories represent the floor, rather than the ceiling, with respect to ethnic and racial identity. Understanding and responding proactively to the nuance with which people understand their own humanity is critical.

🌈 Moving Beyond Rainbows: Planning for LGBTQ Pride Month and Year-Round Inclusion 🌈 As LGBTQ Pride Month approaches, it's essential for organizations to move beyond symbolic gestures and take concrete actions to support the LGBTQ community. Our latest blog by Damon Maassen, CPTD, Senior Consultant at ModelExpand, explores how to celebrate LGBTQ history and achievements inclusively and highlights comprehensive strategies for organizations to create more inclusive and supportive environments. Dive into the full blog to learn more and let’s explore how we can work together to build a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued. 🌎 ✨ 👉 Link: https://lnkd.in/dr_kmXrS #PrideMonth #Inclusion #LGBTQ #WorkplaceCulture #ModelExpand #DEI #Leadership #EmployeeExperience #LGBTQInclusion #YearRoundInclusion

🌊 A Wave of Positive Feedback 🌊 💬 "Our research shows the need to be recognized increases by 30 percent in terms of how important it is to employees," says Brian Kropp, VP at Gartner. At ModelExpand, we believe that recognizing team members' hard work and dedication is crucial, especially during times of change and uncertainty. Our latest blog post, written by our Senior Consultant, Olivia Shen Green, dives into the importance of positive feedback in fostering a growth-centered culture. Read the full post to understand what constitutes high-quality positive feedback and why it is more important now than ever: [https://lnkd.in/e4ZJ-mf6]

As the number and share of Black individuals in the United States population continues to grow, so too does the proportion of Black Americans who also identify as Latino/a/x. Estimates from Pew Research Center indicate that nearly 5% of Black Americans, or 2.5 million individuals, identify as Black and Latin American. This shifting demographic reality has significant implications for the workforce, especially as projections suggest continued growth in years to come among those identifying as multiracial and multi-ethnic. I recently partnered with my friend and collaborator Dr. Cynthia Martinez on an article in Latino Studies which explores the importance of acknowledging racial and ethnic intersectionality in adult learning experiences. The article’s insights suggest that attention to racial and ethnic intersectionality in organizations’ learning and development initiatives can further support the cultivation of inclusion and belonging among team members. While we often may think of intersectionality as pertaining to distinct demographic features such as sexual orientation and race, this article reminds us that it is also critical to consider that members of our workforce increasingly embody intersecting ethnic and racial identities, and those individuals deserve to be seen, heard, and recognized in their employers’ programs, language, and policies. Link to the Pew data our article are in the comments below! #adulteducation #learninganddevelopment #demography #intersectionality