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...
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 | The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations
April marks a number of important celebrations and recognition days, including Arab American Heritage Month, and Ramadan, one of the holiest months on the Islamic calendar. In recognition, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for...
DE Talk | The Value of ERGs: Building a Trustworthy Environment for ID&E Conversations
Season 4 • Episode 8
In recognition of Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month in April, we sat down with Raheef Alturkmani, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) at Dow, to discuss best practices for building employee resource groups (ERGs) that thrive. In addition, he shares details of the organization’s Middle East & North Africa (MENA) ERG and how having passionate leaders and planning activities and initiatives around employee interests are key to their success.
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Behind the Scenes of an ERG: Dow
It’s said that the employees are the heart of every organization. From serving up new business ideas to challenging conventional processes and upping the status quo, your employees continue to drive change and forward progress – so who better to listen to when...
Four Strategies to Combat the “Great Resignation”
The following blog post was authored by long-time DirectEmployers partner, Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN). There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to the employment landscape, for both...
DE Talk | From Public Service to Corporate America: Lived Experiences of an LGBTQ Employee in the Workplace
Season 3 • Episode 7
Courageous conversations begin when you’re willing to share vulnerabilities, stand in those insecurities, and become relatable to those around you. For the internationally awarded public speaker, author, first responder, and LGBTQIA+ activist Samantha Smith, that began when she recited her powerful speech, Last Call. Tune in to this episode as Samantha shares her experience first as a police officer in the field and then as an out employee in corporate America. From guidance on supporting LGBTQ employees to the power a simple EEO statement offers, Samantha shares how being an ally is not a choice but a must for workplace diversity and inclusion.
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