EQUALITY INSIGHTS

Weekly 5 Things editions plus essays and GUIDANCE on inclusive communication

5 Things /  Guiding Principles
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Guiding Principles

One thing I emphasized for this client was to always come back to one of their Guiding Principles: We value diversity and actively seek people with different perspectives and experiences.

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5 Things / Low Key
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Low Key

I recently had a conversation with a tech company looking for a low key DEI partner (their words, not mine). A firm who can offer a lighter lift. The last DEI partner had high expectations from the company’s senior leadership team in terms of time and commitment.

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5 Things / Affirmative Action
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Affirmative Action

The big, bad news recently has included the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based college admissions (affirmative action) and the potential ripple effect on corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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5 Things / Rest
5 Things Bernadette Smith 5 Things Bernadette Smith

5 Things / Rest

Something’s going on this June. Attendance numbers are way down for our client’s Pride webinars. And despite doing our darndest to encourage interaction, engagement’s been low.

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