The Equity at Work Blog, published by Equity At Work, focuses on topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within workplace environments. It covers strategies for creating psychologically safe and trauma-informed workplaces, guidance on compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regulations, and best practices for observing culturally significant events such as Juneteenth. The blog addresses organizational culture, employee engagement, mental health, and policy development to support inclusive and equitable work settings. It also provides insights on leadership competencies, behavioral expectations, and practical steps to foster environments where all employees can contribute authentically and feel valued.
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Quite often, when organizations are interested in doing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, they jump right into establishing employee resource groups (ERGs), recruiting at new schools and establishing a calendar of observances for milestones like…
Recent years have seen a significant shift in how organizations approach workplace culture. Out: companies asking employees to check their personal lives at the door and just do their jobs. In: companies focusing on inviting people to bring their…
In the US, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued new guidelines last month to address how harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; sexual orientation; and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or…
Supplier Diversity programs can be a terrific way to extend your organization’s DEI principles out into your community. Supplier diversity isn’t limited to products – think of your business partners, referral partners and service providers – they can all…
Oftentimes, companies look at disability support as a compliance matter, following ADA guidelines and offering additional support only when asked by an employee. However, many employees still feel hesitant to ask for accommodations, and by employers not being more…
In 2023, the EU had a number of requirements come into effect that have a direct impact on U.S. businesses. These are directives focused on environmental, social and governance, commonly referred to as ESG, which all public companies are required to…
So often we see employers keep their DEI programs and initiatives focused on headquarters employees while their field organizations don’t have a way to engage in anything meaningful with DEI. If you are in an organization that operates stores,…
The Conference Board and Esgauge just released research showing that integration of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics into compensation plans is higher than ever, now at 76%. When looking at the Russell 3000, 84% of companies with revenues…
While there is a lot of research detailing the benefits that come from investing in DEI initiatives, it can be overwhelming to figure out which ones make the most sense for your organization to go after. Here is a step-by-step…
