Business Record staff members earned the award “Best Feature, Series – Gold” at the recent Alliance of Area Business Publishers Editorial Excellence awards. Team members Emily Kestel, Michael Crumb, Sarah Diehn and Emily Wood contributed to the series titled, “Belonging: How Iowa’s culture plays a role in workplace inclusion.” The judges said, “This successful series is both well-done and much-needed. The introductory story explores the intersection of ‘Iowa nice’ and workplace inclusion, and it sets the stage for an engaging and topical trio of pieces. The stories take off the rose-colored glasses in critically looking back on Iowa’s civil rights history, and also laser focus on what businesses are doing now and what the future can look like.” Read the series: https://lnkd.in/gNCk9_Cn
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Tune into this insightful webinar for a discussion on the importance of EDI at work #BlackHistoryMonth ⬇️
Diversity and inclusion drive talent, resilience and empowerment. Tune in to the webinar below for a discussion with Dr Elizabeth Shaw, Founder of 1000 Black Voices, on the importance of fostering a workplace culture that champions EDI. #BlackHistoryMonth #WebinarWednesday
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Today, we recognize Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. This day is not just a historical milestone but a call to action for us in HR to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces. How can you make an impact in the workplace? 🔹 Promoting Inclusivity: It’s an opportunity to educate and engage employees, fostering a more inclusive and respectful work environment. 🔹 Driving Equity: It encourages us to implement and support policies that drive real change, ensuring fair treatment, opportunities, and advancement for all employees.
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Karith Foster, comedian and founder of INVERSITY Solutions, believes there is a better way to embrace diversity than polarizing DEI policies. In this Roundtable video, she shares how employers can embrace diversity in a holistic manner. “When I saw that people were coming away from conversations around diversity and inclusion that are supposed to be bringing us together, that are supposed to be uniting us, but rather it was having the opposite effect. … In fact, it’s actually causing more division and polarization,” says Foster. “True diversity is about everyone.” Learn more about Karith Foster and True Diversity here: https://bit.ly/3vlk34u
Karith Foster: How to Embrace Diversity in the Workplace Without the Division
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When we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, we are opening doors to new perspectives, richer innovation, and stronger connections. Not only does it build a sense of belonging among employees, but it also boosts a brand's credibility and resonance in today's global market. As we ponder the next steps for DEI, the key lies in actionable strategies and consistent commitment. Because when every voice is heard and valued, that's when true progress is made. #DEIFuture #InclusionMatters #DiversityIsStrength
Where Does DEI Go from Here?
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I enjoyed the insight from this article. If you are going to set out on a DEI initiative, commit to doing it right!
Really good article on diversity in the workplace. I particularly like Javier Palomarez' comments! https://lnkd.in/d_yjZPdk
7 ways diversity and inclusion help teams perform better
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Creating a Safe Space #3: Promote Diversity and Inclusion Diversity is what makes us beautiful. Let's embrace it. Ensure that everyone feels welcomed and valued regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs. Celebrate differences and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen and heard. This can be difficult in an era of a lot of judgment and divide in society. But this is the time to look at how we can embrace our differences instead of creating a distance between us. Call to Action: Promote diversity and inclusion within your space today. Take steps to create an environment where everyone feels respected and valued for who they are.
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“Meetings are a common place where white voices are centered. Non-white employees sometimes report feelings of invisibility or being ignored for their contributions. Asian employees, and more specifically East Asian employees, often recount experiences of feeling invisible in the workplace. There are also a number of studies where Black women employees report feelings of invisibility. When non-white employees do contribute thoughts during meetings, their contributions are more likely to be overlooked and ignored.” — Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion by Janice Gassam Asare
Decentering Whiteness in the Workplace: A Guide for Equity and Inclusion
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#FactOfTheWeek 🌟 Embracing Diversity🌟 This week's #FactOfTheWeek highlights the importance of including the talents and perspectives of black professionals in the workplace. #DiversityAndInclusion #BlackProfessionals #Innovation #BlackLeadership
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Diversity and inclusion aren't just checkboxes—they're fundamental pillars of innovation and organizational strength. Serving on Bayview's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, I've seen firsthand how diverse perspectives drive creativity and foster a culture of belonging. How does diversity shape your workplace? Let's discuss the strategies and initiatives that promote inclusivity and drive positive change in our organizations. #DiversityInclusion #Innovation
