Today I'm joined by Janelle St. Omer, Regional Vice President with Benevity and we're going to be talking about diversity, equity and inclusion. Janelle, I guess let's start at the very beginning. What is diversity, equity, and inclusion? Because I know those terms have been talked about...
In order to understand the difference between diversity and inclusion, we have to look at the meaning of each term. Diversity is the characteristics, experiences, and other distinctions that make one person different from another. Mostpeople understand diversity on a surface-level— that is, charac...
At the same time, they struggle to maintain their mental health and wellbeing. Given this context, what will it take to promote greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in architectural education? How can we sustain our efforts over the coming years, even decades, to realize these goals?
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) refers to practices and policies that give people of various backgrounds the support they need to thrive in the workplace.
What is Diversity & Inclusion? Diversity is any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another. In a nutshell, it’s about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual...
What is DEI in an HR context? Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is based on the understanding that there’s no single solution to help companies build a culture that welcomes everyone. Instead, we have to acknowledge that discrimination is part of our broader social structure. To create ...
Diversity, equity and inclusionis a term used to describepolicies and programsthat promote the representation and participation of different groups of individuals. DEI encompasses people of different ages, races, ethnicities, abilities, disabilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. It...
True diversity, equity, and inclusion should be integrated into every aspect of your business operations. However, there are some key areas to focus on when conducting a DEI audit. 1. Employee representation and diversity Understanding representation at different levels of your organization ...
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are often grouped together because they are interconnected and it is only in combination that their true impact emerges. Some organizations include related concepts, such as belonging, in their DEI strategies. But all of these terms are also easily misunderstood. ...
What is DEI&B in the workplace? Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B) in the workplace are intertwined values that involve hiring individuals of different backgrounds and perspectives and wholeheartedly encouraging their participation. ...