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Celebrating Disability Inclusion: DE Members Score High on the 2023 Disability Equality Index
July is Disability Pride Month – a time not only for individuals with disabilities to embrace and celebrate who they are, but for allies to show their continued support. As an association, we are proud to be comprised of hundreds of employers who go the extra mile to...
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July is a month of celebration and reflection as we come together to honor Disability Pride Month. This celebration is a time to expand the visibility of the disability community, combat negative views, and acknowledge the community's challenges. Disability Pride...
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DE Talk Unplugged: Moving Off the DEIB “Treadmill” & Onto Progressive Change
In the season four closer of the DE Talk podcast, we shared a special conversation that took place at DirectEmployers 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon23) in Chicago, back in mid-April. Live on stage, our podcast host Candee Chambers moderated a fireside...
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Celebrating 6 Months of Employee Resource Group Highlights: Empowering Diversity & Inclusion
Over the past six months, our Employee Resource Group (ERG) has been on an incredible journey, fostering a culture of inclusivity and engagement within our company. With a remarkable 50% or more participation in each meeting, we have become a thriving community that...
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Bridging the Generational Gap at Work
In early June, DirectEmployers had the opportunity to sponsor a trueU Leadership Summit focusing on the topic of generational differences at work and in life. Taking place at the Indianapolis Colts training facility, nine DE and Recruit Rooster team members had the...
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Pride Month & Beyond: Embracing LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Working in an inclusive environment is a challenge that many of us face in our professional lives. Sometimes, we find ourselves immersed in a workplace culture that lacks the acceptance and support we deserve. The consequences can be isolating, leading to feelings of...
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Embracing Unity and Celebrating Juneteenth
At DirectEmployers, we believe in the power of diversity. We recognize the immeasurable value that everyone brings to our organization, and we strive to encourage an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and appreciated. This year, we are proud to...
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Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion: DE Members Shine on DiversityInc’s 2023 Top 50 List
If DirectEmployers 2023 Annual Meeting & Conference (DEAMcon23) is any indicator, employers are making great strides in creating work environments that are diverse and equitable, but also supporting a culture of inclusion and belonging – which is crucial to...
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Four Steps to Break the Bamboo Ceiling in the Workplace
You’ve likely heard of the glass ceiling, which refers to employment barriers facing women, but are you familiar with the bamboo ceiling? As you can probably guess, this term applies to the obstacles that Asian Americans encounter in the corporate world. While it may...
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How to Future-Proof Your Business with Neuro-Inclusion
Companies that champion disability and neurodiversity inclusion report 30% higher economic profit margins, 28% higher revenue, and double the net income. In fact, neuro-inclusive businesses could also be better equipped for the future.