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Diversity in the workplace drives innovation and success. Here, discover what it takes to foster workplace diversity effectively, and how other organizations are navigating it.

Business Culture

Women Are Being Pushed Off the Edge of the Glass Cliff. Here's What That Means and What to Do About It.

One of the primary reasons that hold women leaders back is the so-called "glass cliff." Here's how it's keeping women from leadership roles, how it's different from the glass ceiling and what you can do to prevent it.

Leadership

Why You Need a Diversity and Inclusion Expert to be Involved in the Layoff Decision-Making Process

Workforce reduction decision-makers aren't leaning on their DEIB teams enough. Here's why that's a mistake.

Leadership

The Great-Great-Granddaughter of the Long-Uncredited Man Who Taught Jack Daniel How to Make Whiskey Is Now the Award-Winning Master Blender at His Namesake Distillery

Victoria Eady Butler, a fifth-generation descendant of Nearest Green, became the first woman to win the Master Blender of the Year title in 2021.

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Growing a Business

Mr. Bake Kareem Queeman on Telling Your Product Story

Interview with Kareem Queeman, founder of Mr. Bake Sweets, about being a voice for the LBGTQ+ community, building a product story, and leaning into your power.

Thought Leaders

5 Reasons Why Entrepreneurs Are Privileged

As a Black woman entrepreneur, I've managed to run a successful diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy for the past six years. But despite the years I dedicated to my entrepreneurial journey, I still benefited from a level of privilege that many don't share when it comes to entrepreneurship.

Innovation

Great Minds Think Unalike — 3 Ways to Drive True Innovation Through Diversity

When companies diversify at every level, they see increased success. Here's how to follow suit.

Leadership

Why Companies Are Failing in Their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Let's explore why it's crucial for companies to prioritize the success of their DEI leaders and equip them with the necessary resources and authority to foster an inclusive workplace.

Diversity

Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits and Why You Need It

Improving diversity is just good business. Here's how you can do just that.

Leadership

The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace for Startups

Let's discuss the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and a few strategies for promoting diversity and inclusion in your startup.

Leadership

Noticed a Growing Disconnect Between Employees and Employers? Here's Why.

It's essential for business leaders to realize that it's the workplace that needs to change, not the employees. By doing these three things, leaders can meet employees where they are and create more inclusive workplaces where everyone feels seen, heard and like they belong.

Leadership

4 Ways Inclusive Leaders Can Respond to the Weaponizing of DEI

Inclusive leaders must be prepared to respond to the arguments around the value of more inclusive cultures to ensure that we do not undermine our core values and commitments to employees and all stakeholders.

Leadership

Does DEI Training Work? It Depends How Proactive It Is.

DEI training can be great for any business, but only under the right circumstances from the top down.

Thought Leaders

Rosario Dawson teams up with Square to Help Black and Latino Entrepreneurs Move Forward

Learn how Square's Forward Accelerator empowers and supports emerging entrepreneurs

Leadership

Is Diversity Work Actually Helping or Hurting Businesses? The Answer Is Complex.

DEI work continues to polarize the workforce into two sides — pro-DEI and anti-DEI — yet most people are in the middle. Let's illustrate how DEI can unite or divide organizations by tapping into the following three proven strategies.