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Me, Myself, & DEI: The Universal Lessons of Women’s Sports for Professional Success
As a female athlete, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of sports. My journey in lacrosse, from a young girl in 3rd grade to a collegiate player at the University of Florida, has been instrumental in shaping the person I am today. More than just...
DE Talk | Beyond the Workplace: The Camaraderie & Meaningful Impact of Veteran ERGs
Season 5 • Episode 9
With DEI a high priority in today’s work environment, many companies are establishing employee resource groups (ERGs) to bring people together in celebration and support of both their commonalities and their differences. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Erdmann, United States Marine Veteran and Valvoline’s Director of Incubation Enablement, and Eric Bevevino, United States Navy Reserve Veteran and Valvoline Global Operations’ Senior Director, Channel Partner & Heavy Duty Sales to discuss their roles as co-leads of their organizations’ joint Veterans ERG, the benefits and barriers faced while working to gain momentum for this initiative, tips for gaining buy-in from employees and leadership, and honoring the true spirit behind your program to go beyond the workplace and make a meaningful impact in the lives of your employees.
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Women’s ERG Event
DirectEmployers Named #1 in Government Contracting in JD Supra 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
For the fourth consecutive year, DirectEmployers’ authors were named #1 and #2 in the Government Contracting category during the JD Supra 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards. JD Supra, a daily source of need-to-know legal news, insights, and intelligence, recently revealed...
Me, Myself, & DEI: “Why Do They Get a Whole Month for Recognition?”
Have you ever come across the question, “Why do they get a whole month for recognition?” I’ll admit, before fully embracing my identity as a member of a marginalized community, I often heard this sentiment. It irked me, but I remained silent,...
DE Talk | The Platinum Rule of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Season 5 • Episode 8
Studies show that diverse teams who feel safe to contribute in a meaningful way outperform teams who don’t have that same level of diversity. The question is, are you truly doing everything you can to get the most out of your people? In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Adeniyi, Author, CEO and Founder of AAA Solutions, and first generation Nigerian American, to discuss the three Ps of creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture in the workplace. Andrew also shares his insight on the importance of belonging and how it plays a role in employee engagement, satisfaction, and turnover, as well as how the “platinum rule” of DEI has the potential to change the way we view diversity.
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Recommitting to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Strategic Approach for Organizational Success
Recommitting to DEI after a period of reduced focus can initially present challenges, particularly when it comes to regaining trust and addressing cultural setbacks. However, with genuine effort, transparency, and a strategic approach, it offers a powerful opportunity...
DE Talk | Excitement, Turbulence & Confusion: The Top 10 Employment Law Issues That Affected Federal Contractors in 2023
Season 5 • Episode 7
Our compliance experts John C. Fox and Candee Chambers are back for their highly-anticipated recap of all things employment law from the past year. As they look back, they’ll chat about the top 10 issues affecting federal contractors as directed by government regulatory agencies, and give hints as to what may be to come in 2024.
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