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How to Activate Thoughtful Inclusion at Your Association

Association Now Leadership

As America reckons with issues of race and gender, many associations are re-upping their commitment to diversity and inclusion. “It’s important to examine why it’s important to you,” says Stewart, who is female, Asian American, and grew up in an at-risk community, all of which informs her own passion for inclusion.

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The Case for Board Diversity

Association Now Leadership

Edward Blum, president of the Alliance for Fair Board Recruitment, one of the organizations taking the challenge to court, told CNBC that the rule “ promotes racial discrimination and polarizing personal disclosures.” That’s debatable. There’s also a potential knock-on benefit of identifying future board members as well.)

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What Is DEI Training? Your 101 Guide in 2024

AIHR

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) has become the building blocks of organizational success and social advancement. From recruitment and retention approaches to leadership development and policy implementation, DEIB enhances organizations’ functions. Contents What is DEI(B) training?

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How to Set Goals to Achieve Greater Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in the Workplace

15Five

The month of October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), so let’s talk about how to evaluate your company’s disability inclusion strategy and how to set goals to achieve greater disability inclusion and accessibility at your workplace. Why are more companies paying attention to disability inclusion?

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How to Reset Your Board Diversity Efforts

Association Now Leadership

A recent report from the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative suggests a few possible paths. Beyond being more mindful in the recruitment process, the report also recommends taking a look at board practices that can stand in the way of progress: “Are your terms too long? How to do that? Have you considered term limits?

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How to Normalize DEI in Your Organization: Part 1

UVA Darden

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Getting diversity and inclusion right in any organization is a function of change. It’s about empowering people to see the connections and to understand diversity and inclusion as part of the overall livelihood and capability of their organizations. Build a More Inclusive Hiring Process.

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How to Normalize DEI in Your Organization: Part 1

UVA Darden

Getting diversity and inclusion right in any organization is a function of change. It’s about overcoming the kinds of barriers we have looked at, and getting people out of dominant paradigms about diversity such that they link diversity and inclusion to other change initiatives that have worked successfully. Leadership & Management.