Category: Diversity & Inclusion

September 18, 2023

Robin Witt spent the majority of her life in Florida, most recently working as a contract engineer at Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. But after the state legislature passed a spate of laws impacting the LGBTQ+ community, including restrictions […]

September 12, 2023

Back in 2019, before Black Lives Matter and George Floyd put an overdue spotlight on companies’ role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), we at DMi realized our usual approach of self-reliance on overcoming challenges wasn’t cutting it. We […]

August 30, 2023

This report aligns with recent findings that indicate shifting employer attitudes toward DEI, but also how lack of C-suite buy-in can undercut long-term diverse hiring goals. In a 2023 report, 45% of Black workers said they would switch jobs if […]

August 29, 2023

Julie O’Neill spent nearly three decades as a top anchor for Cincinnati’s WCPO news station, but early last year, her career took a gut-wrenching turn. Despite her longtime coverage of the Cincinnati Bengals, O’Neill was passed over in favor of […]

August 28, 2023

“Hi, Barbie!” To haters’ chagrin, the “Barbie” movie starring Margot Robbie has lit up every aspect of fashion, meme culture and women’s (and men’s, and everyone in-between’s) empowerment. And that campy, joyful call and response is a symbol of the […]

August 24, 2023

According to the Center for American Progress’s 2022 Survey, half of LGBTQIA+ adults reported experiencing some form of workplace discrimination or harassment in the past year because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or intersex status, including being fired or […]

August 22, 2023

Within a company’s overall DEI strategy, equity may be the missing link, particularly in three main areas — compensation, advancement opportunities and educational requirements — according to the 2023 Equity in Hiring Research Report from HireVue. Only half of employees […]

August 16, 2023

Innovative companies are collaborative companies. They find new solutions by sifting through a steady flow of fresh ideas drawn from a wide range of contributors. The best innovators understand that the next big idea could come from anyone in the […]

August 9, 2023

As the Department of Labor ramps up efforts to improve awareness of the new Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing Mothers Act, employers may want to take this time — as August is National Breastfeeding Month — to consider […]

August 1, 2023

On July 26, Governor of California Gavin Newsom declared July 26 would be known as “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” in California — 33 years after the Act was signed into law in 1990. And while the systemic changes […]

July 25, 2023

There’s no question that we’re facing a time of skepticism about and hostility toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. As a DEI consultant based in Florida, I have a front-row seat. On the other hand, my role affords me […]

July 17, 2023

Nancy Hammervik is the chief solutions officer for CompTIA, the leading non-profit trade association for the global technology industry and workforce. In today’s competitive business landscape, companies are constantly striving to attract and retain top talent, especially in highly specialized […]

July 14, 2023

On June 20, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals (whose rulings apply to all Texas employers) delivered a blow to advocates of LGBTQ rights in the workplace when it sided with a self-described Christian business whose policies discriminated against […]

July 3, 2023

We’ve heard this story before. In times of economic downturn, some of the first programs and positions on the chopping block are those connected to DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion). In February, Workforce data company Revelio Labs revealed a 33% […]

June 29, 2023

Celebrating Pride Month is important, but your LGBTQ+ employees must know they’ve got your support year-round. Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano of Culture Amp, discusses ways to incorporate inclusive everyday actions into your workplace through equitable design. Pride Month is a dedicated time […]

June 19, 2023

Effectively managing cognitive diversity in the workplace requires consideration of individual differences in thinking and processing information. Because cognitive diversity encompasses a range of styles, perspectives, and problem-solving approaches, it’s an asset that’s increasingly valued in today’s fast-paced work environment. […]

June 16, 2023

Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S., is an annual reminder of our collective journey toward equality. The commemoration offers a moment for organizations to reflect on the progress that has been made toward racial […]

June 12, 2023

What if you could use your co-workers’ Hogwarts Houses to be an effective leader? Ned Herrmann’s “Whole Brain” model, which executive coach Lei Comerford broke down for attendees at the Society for Human Resource Management’s 2023 annual conference, is kind […]

June 8, 2023

Did you know that 35% of 18-year-olds with autism attend college, but a staggering 85% of college graduates with autism are underemployed or unemployed? And 1 million+ people with autism in the United States will reach adulthood in the next […]

June 7, 2023

President Joe Biden in May rolled out a plan to reduce antisemitism in the U.S.—a widespread issue that has worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The first-ever National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism outlines more than 100 new actions […]