Celebrating these holidays and observances reinforces an organization’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and builds awareness among all employees of our similarities and our differences. Learn more
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Celebrate Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more
Christmas Around the World
Find out how Christmas Traditions and how Christmas is celebrated in lots of different countries and cultures around the world! Explore here
Columbus Day or Indigenous People’s Day?
On Monday in the nation’s capital, there is no Columbus Day. The D.C. Council voted to replace it with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in a temporary move that it hopes to make permanent. Read more
6 Unique Mexican Traditions
Mexican traditions have become increasingly popular in regions well outside of Mexico, even inspiring the creation of popular films and other media. And it’s no wonder. These traditions reflect the rich history of Mexico and the fun personality of its people so well that it’s easy to fall in love with Mexican traditions. Read more
Asian Pacific Heritage Month
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May and every day with a special PBS collection of stories that explores the history, traditions and culture of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Read More>
Diversity Straight Up: Moving past the low hanging fruit of color and gender in Northeast Iowa
Corridor Business Journal Where do diversity, equity, and inclusion sit in workplace culture? What are the challenges with being real and authentic when living in Iowa and talking about race? Why might those who don’t consider themselves diverse become defensive? Listen as Hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington talk with Corridor Business Journal Editor Adam […]
Why diversity goes beyond a chief diversity and inclusion officer.
What challenges do chief diversity and inclusion officers face in driving change in the workplace? Against rising business profit, chief executives are finding increasing attention being paid to diversity and inclusion, so much so that it has monopolized the CEO’s meeting agenda, and taken over chief executives’ attention. But what is the Chief Diversity Officer […]
Bias is the Root of Gender Workplace Inequality
A new study published in the Harvard Business Review reinforces what other studies have found: It’s not a lack of mentorship or sub-par performances that tether women to the bottom rungs of the corporate ladder. It’s bias. Read more >
The D.I.E. is Cast
We often respond to people or situations with which we are least familiar with our most subjective evaluations, projecting our judgments onto what we think we see (or hear or feel or otherwise perceive). This kind of projection is especially risky when people from a similar background (regional, national, ethnic, generational, etc.) share their reactions […]