American Diversity Initiative

Believe it or not, unconscious bias plays a significant role in your hiring decisions. This in turn impacts the composition of your teams and overall workplace culture. Our SHRM-approved program, "How to Reduce Unconscious Bias in Your Hiring Practices," is designed for HR professionals, business leaders & managers. It will help you understand unconscious bias and develop strategies to reduce its effect during the hiring process. This course also includes practical resources that can come handy when hiring new employees. Enroll here to earn credits - https://lnkd.in/grUQUtew #UnconsciousBias #Diversity #InclusiveHiring #HRTraining 

Gender equality, racial justice, freedom of expression, right to work and safe education - these fundamental rights belong to every person, everywhere. However, challenges remain and not everyone has equal access to them. Join us for a small DEI activity that promotes human rights and inclusivity in your workplace - Choose any 3 actions from the list below to implement today: ✔ Take time to learn about the human rights issues affecting your community. ✔ Share an article or resource about human rights issues with your team.  ✔ Reach out to a teammate from a diverse background and ask how you can support them.  ✔ Identify one way to make your workspace more accessible.  ✔ Find local organizations that promote human rights and support via donations or volunteering ✔ Speak out against discrimination, whether in your workplace, community, or online platforms. #HumanRightsDay #DEIChallenge #InclusionMatters

Happy International Volunteer Day! Today, we celebrate the power of giving back and making a difference. Volunteering has a profound impact on our communities. More than your time and building connections, it’s about developing empathy and have a deeper understanding of diversity. Our DEI Training for Volunteers program can help volunteers learn how to be empathetic, respectful in their conduct when dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds. Learn more about the program here: https://lnkd.in/gD6kqbGa

On #IDPD2024, let's understand the significance of this day and take meaningful steps toward building workplaces where everyone feels they belong. We want to hear from you - Take a moment to participate in the poll below 👇 #DEI #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities #Inclusion #Accessibility

Thanksgiving is a reminder that work is more than tasks, it's the people beside us. This year, let’s be grateful not just for what we do, but for who we do it with, because people matter the most ❤️ #Thanksgiving2024 #Gratitude

Every woman deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued at home, work, or public spaces. But too often, subtle behaviors and structural barriers leave them feeling unheard, unsupported, or excluded. More than policies, it’s about changing mindsets and building safe spaces everywhere. From setting up anonymous reporting systems to offering mental health resources and calling out inappropriate behavior in real-time, we all have a role to play. It takes courage, consistency, and care. Because when women feel safe, they thrive - and so do teams, organizations, and communities. #IDEVAW #DiversityAndInclusion #EmpowerWomen #EqualityForWomen

Transgender Day of Remembrance (#TDOR) is observed annually on 20th Nov to honor the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were lost due to transphobia. The movement started in November 1999 in memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman whose murder sparked outrage to raise awareness about the discrimination and violence faced by the transgender community worldwide. Many transgender individuals face daily barriers—social exclusion, employment discrimination, inadequate healthcare, and other subtle forms of marginalization. While policies can address some of these issues, the shift starts with individual actions and how we treat others in our communities. This day is not only a memorial but a call to build a society where everyone can live authentically without fear. #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance #Transgender #NonBinary #DEI

International Men’s Day is a reminder to question the expectations placed on men and create space for their emotional well-being. Here are some overlooked aspects that men's face at work: - Express Emotions: Many men still hesitate to express stress or anxiety due to societal expectations.  - Fatherhood Stigma: Working dads often face bias when they request flexible schedules or parental leave. - Mental health support: While mental health struggles affect everyone, men are less likely to seek help. How can workplaces do better? 1️⃣ Normalize mental health conversations by sharing stories and creating safe spaces for all employees. 2️⃣ Offer parental leave and flexibility for working dads and caregivers. 3️⃣ Recognize efforts beyond work—like mentoring, volunteering, or supporting community initiatives. What stereotype about men do you think needs to go away in the workplace? #InternationalMensDay #MentalHealth #MenAndWellness #DEI

Today is International Day for Tolerance. A day about welcoming the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives, at work and beyond. At work, tolerance means opening our hearts and minds to learn from each other and showing respect for different experiences. Here are a few simple ways we can build a culture of respect together in office 👇 #InternationalDayForTolerance #Inclusion #Diversity #WorkplaceCulture

In a world driven by deadlines and targets, kindness at work can look like: ✔ Acknowledging efforts with a simple “thank you" ✔ Taking a moment to hear a colleague out or ✔ Offering help when a teammate is overwhelmed Such small acts of kindness can shape work cultures and strengthen teams from within. Workplaces built on kindness become more human and inclusive. Can you share what’s the kindest thing someone has done for you at work? #WorldKindnessDay #InclusiveWorkplace #WorkplaceCulture