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Across the country, institutions are rethinking how they pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion at a time when these efforts are facing unprecedented scrutiny. Universities and corporations are increasingly turning to the concept of inclusive excellence, which ties diversity goals directly to collective achievement and organizational success. This approach moves away from framing inclusion as a separate or preferential initiative and instead...
I remember driving to Florida with my Mom and Dad, Brother and my Grandma.  We had some cutting edge technology in the car - a tape deck.  It was off the hook.  You could put a tape in and listen to any music and not have to wait for the DJ to decide to play the song you liked! You could just pop the tape in and magically you’d be grooving to your favorite tunes.  Trouble was, Dad came from the traditionalists generation, Mom came from the...
Each year many large corporations issue what is know as a DE&I report for shareholders. The latest to do so is U.S. Steel which has released their 3rd such report (below). A company DE&I report, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion report, serves a few key purposes: Transparency and Accountability: The main purpose is to be transparent about a company's efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. It...
By Marion Davis Emphasizing inclusion for mostly and fully bedbound disabled talent in a company’s employer brand can create a mutually beneficial situation. In a review of an often-overlooked talent group, this article will address the intersectional group of the millions of positionally disabled working-age women with spinal leaks in the US. Companies can create a highly unique employer brand that stands out from competitors while...
Many articles on inclusive holiday celebrations reference a wide array of religious and cultural days, noting the Western Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve as one of these celebrations and limited to December 24 and December 25.  However, did you know that Christmas Day is not universally celebrated on December 25 but on January 7 in some countries? In fact, 250 million people worldwide celebrate Christmas in January .  As a minority...