What Is Juneteenth? Here’s Why We Honor the Federal Holiday
A key American historical event finally received federal recognition in recent years: June 19, 1865—the day all people living in the United States, including the formerly enslaved, were officially granted freedom. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law making the day known as Juneteenth a national holiday. Everything you need to know about why we commemorate June 19.
Read MoreCelebrating Pride Month at Work
As a responsible and socially conscious member of the office, it’s important to recognize the significance of Pride Month at work and take an active role in promoting a more accepting and inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read on for 10 Unique Ideas for Celebrating Pride Month at Work.
Read MoreRamadan: What to say (or not say) to your Muslim friends
For about 2 billion Muslims around the world – almost a quarter of humanity – it’s Ramadan, the holiest period in the Islamic calendar. This year, the first day of Ramadan’s sunrise-to-sunset fasting began at sunrise on Thursday, March 23, and lasts until the evening of Thursday, April 20. There are about 3.45 million Muslims in the…
Read MoreWhat to do About Microaggressions in the Workplace
An article from The Modern Manager: Have you ever tried to compliment someone but it landed wrong? Or maybe you were the intended recipient of a compliment that irked you instead of bolstered you? One potential explanation is microaggressions.
Read MorePronouns & Email Signatures – One Step to an Inclusive Workplace
An original article that looks at the intersection of pronouns, marginalization, allyship, and privilege.
Read MoreToxic workplaces are a threat to employee health—how to make yours ‘antitoxic’
An article about toxic workplaces. They aren’t just bad for morale—they’re a threat to human health…
Read MoreUnderstanding Generational Diversity: Why It’s Important To The Future Workplace
Diversity: it is an important issue in today’s business landscape. More and more, HR departments are being called to handle issues related to diversity, and indeed entire departments have been formed to make sure that diversity, equity and inclusion are handled correctly and sensitively.
Read MoreThe Wheelchair Experience – a NEADS DEI Initiative
This fall, the DEI team is focusing on the topic of ableism. Ableism is discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. As an organization that serves and interacts with people of different disabilities, we want to make sure we are being inclusive and kind with our language and behaviors, as well as a better understanding of…
Read MoreThe NEADS Wheelchair Experience
What is the wheelchair experience? The DEI team is currently focusing on the topic of ableism. Ableism is discrimination in favor of able-bodied people. As an organization that serves and interacts with people of different disabilities, we want to make sure we are being inclusive and kind with our language and behaviors. The DEI team…
Read MoreCommon Barriers to Participation Experienced by People with Disabilities
Nearly everyone faces hardships and difficulties at one time or another. But for people with disabilities, barriers can be more frequent and have greater impact. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes barriers as being more than just physical obstacles. Continue reading the article for details.
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