The Chronicles of DirectEmployers Employee Resource Groups: A Q3 Update
Over the past quarter, our ERGs have thrived and carved out spaces for meaningful engagement, support, and education across a spectrum of topics and interests. From championing mental health initiatives to fostering an inclusive environment for veterans and embracing...
DE Talk | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Progress Amidst Opposition within Corporate, Political, & Social Spheres
Season 5 • Episode 10
2024 has brought forth many challenges for diversity and inclusion efforts, and at DirectEmployers’ recent Annual Meeting & Conference, we addressed those setbacks and emphasized the importance of progress amidst opposition. Tune in to this powerful conversation as diversity activist and strategist Torin Ellis and Principal Financial Group’s Chief Inclusion Officer Miriam Lewis spotlight the importance of resilience, knowledge, and tangible progress in the pursuit of creating more inclusive environments within corporate, political, and social spheres.
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DE Talk Unplugged: The Platinum Rule of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Designing successful diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives isn’t easy and requires more than good intentions. But what if there was a method you could follow to ensure you get it right? In our latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, we sat down with Andrew...
Disability Employment Awareness…Why a Month?
This blog post was originally posted on the Walking Spirit blog on October 13, 2023, in support of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). (Image Description: Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee stands on two prosthetic legs with the aid...
Celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month
October is a special month for those who advocate for a world that values and celebrates diversity. It’s the month when Global Diversity Awareness Month is observed, and it couldn’t come at a more opportune time. Understanding, appreciating, and embracing...
Exploring Invisible Disabilities
As we close out Disability Pride Month, let’s take some time to explore the branch of invisible disabilities. On the disability pride flag, the white band represents those with invisible or undiagnosed illnesses. Globally, about 1 in 6 people have a disability, and...
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...
DE Talk Unplugged: Transforming Your Workforce Through Skills-Based Hiring
In January we released not one but two new episodes of the DE Talk podcast! In a very special minisode, our VP of Strategic Partnerships, Shannon Offord, sat down with Cappfinity’s Global Head of Marketing, La Toya Hodge, to discuss the potential for skills-based...
DE Talk Unplugged: Building Foundational Relationships in Native American & Tribal Communities
The month of November is often regarded as Veteran and Military Families Month, but you might not know that it is also Native American Heritage Month. One organization is working to help these communities where they intersect by supporting underserved tribal...
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