Hard data proves that diversity leads to better, more creative ideas. Are diverse companies really more innovative? Rocío Lorenzo and her team surveyed 171 companies to find out — and the answer was a clear yes. In a talk that will help you build a better, more robust company, Lorenzo dives into the data and…
It’s #NationalWomensHistoryMonth, and Leasa Graves, Assistant Director of National Women’s History Alliance joins us on this episode of Better Series to discuss the historical impacts women have had on our society and in business. Women are leading, but they have always been. Tune in to hear why this so vital to see and ensure in…
Discover the benefits of diversity, inclusion, and engagement to your organization and employees with clinical psychologist Dr. Vanessa Weaver. Dr. Weaver is the CEO and Founder of @AllignmentStrategies and @ditvmedia, one of the country’s first independent organizations to focus on diversity as a business driver. BBB Better Series: Diversity & inclusion with alignment strategies Used…
Gender should be the least remarkable thing about someone, but transgender people are still too often misunderstood. To help those who are scared to ask questions or nervous about saying the wrong thing, Jackson Bird shares a few ways to think about trans issues. And in this funny, frank talk, he clears up a few…
Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder — and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet…
The National Blues Museum strikes the right chord with its business practices. In this video, Jacqueline K. Dace, Director of Internal Affairs of the National Blues Museum, shares how the museum developed an ethics framework, including doing research on best practices and developing a code of conduct. This video originally appeared on U.S. Bank’s Financial…
A commitment to inclusion can help build a powerful business. Here’s how one company put its values to work. Robert Thornton was inspired to start his company when he saw the artwork of a special needs child. Now Paper Clouds Apparel produces apparel featuring artwork created by special needs adults and children, while raising money…
Q: I am interested in learning more about how diversity and inclusion efforts can improve my business outcomes. Can you provide some local resources? A: You are correct in believing that diversity and inclusion efforts (D&I) can have an impact on your business. The business case ranges from the simple — your employees look like…
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