Last week, Governor Greg Abbott was the latest politician to lash out against DEI, stating “diversity, equity and inclusion policies used to screen or vet job candidates are illegal and state agency heads have a ‘duty’ to follow the
Equity at Work Blog
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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Use the "5 Whys" to Get to the Root of Your DEI Issues
The 5 “Why?”s and DEIMany companies that struggle with DEI-related issues are quick to jump to recruiting to solve the issue. However, the root cause of your issues may be related to employees not feeling they belong, or…
D CEO's Leadership Series: "The Future of Work"
Join Michelle Bogan and fellow local thought leaders from PepsiCo, Comerica Bank and KERA in Dallas on December 13th for D CEO’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leadership series: The Future of Work: What Now? What Next?
Tuesday,…
DEI Book Recommendations
I am frequently asked what I have read that expanded my knowledge of DEI, or helped me see the world from a different perspective, so I created an Equity At Work Reading List on Bookshop.org that includes some…
Recession-Proof Your Business Through DEI
There is a lot of debate among CEOs about whether or not we are in a recession or one is looming, and how significant the impact will be.Regardless of the answer to those questions, inflation is sky-high and there are…
Inclusion of Disabled and Differently Abled Employees Is Vital to Your Company's DEI Work
July 26, 2022 is the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including employment. While this law is a major civil rights accomplishment, prohibiting discrimination is still…
The Overturn of Roe v Wade: What Companies Need To Do To Live Out Their DEI Promises
Regardless of your personal stance on the overturn of Roe v Wade, any organization that says it provides an equitable and inclusive workplace must support its employees who may need access to abortion, in addition to their mental and physical health, privacy, safety and…
Honoring Juneteenth
“Absolute Equality” art installation by Reginald C. Adams in Galveston, TX
June 19, 2022 marks the second year that Juneteenth — also known as Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day and Emancipation Day — is recognized as a federal holiday in…