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Just finished the course “Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” by Dereca Blackmon 🥳 🎓 In this course it highlights how you can play an important role in DEIB. Blackmon explains key terminology and the business case for diversity, then dives into best practices for diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity. She covers how biases can impact recruiting and hiring, as well as the importance of inclusive communication, sponsorship, and mentorship. 💬 The course also discusses why belonging matters, how to interrupt microaggressions, and how to evaluate your organisation for transparency and accountability, among much more. 🌟 Everyone has a role to play in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices! It is important to continue growing and learning to become a better ally in the workplace! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eD7tjr7Y #diversityinclusion #allyship #edi #dei #inclusion #diversity #equity #belonging #leadership #learning #professionaldevelopment #cpd

Just finished the course “Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” by Dereca Blackmon! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gHBVBTaw #diversityinclusion #allyship. The topics discussed in this course are of great importance to me and I plan to take my values of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) to all my future work. My biggest takeaway from this course was the difference between diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Diversity is a recruitment effort to hire people from diverse backgrounds, communities, experiences, etc. whereas inclusion and belonging relate to retainment and organizational culture. As Dereca Blackmon discusses, I strive to be a voice of DEIB initiatives in my workplaces, find allies with similar values, and drive change in the organization and its impacted communities. Building a sustainable future comes with caring for people and planet simultaneously; I cannot wait to continue building my knowledge in both these areas as well as their intersections.

If you’re working in any capacity where you’re collaborating with people (so, yes—everyone), I highly recommend checking out Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging by Dereca Blackmon (she/they) on LinkedIn Learning. It’s a foundational toolkit for understanding how to build genuinely inclusive workplaces—making it essential for anyone serious about DEIB, or even just about treating colleagues like actual human beings. The Course is called “Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging”! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ercgAcyM 

Just finished the course “Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging”!  https://lnkd.in/gzXUrWaK I wanted to make a real difference in how I support inclusivity in my personal and professional life. This course seemed like the perfect step toward understanding the "why" and "how" of creating more welcoming spaces for everyone. If you’re looking to build stronger, more inclusive relationships in any setting, this course will give you the tools and insights to be part of the change! It’s an eye-opener and a confidence booster for anyone passionate about making a difference.

Just finished the course “Foundations of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging” by Dereca Blackmon! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dzPjpAKy #diversityinclusion #allyship. The world of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) can be both empowering and overwhelming at times. How can someone get started in this space? In this course, Dereca Blackmon highlights how you can play an important role in DEIB. Dereca explains key terminology and the business case for diversity, then dives into best practices for diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equity. She covers how biases can impact recruiting and hiring, as well as the importance of inclusive communication, sponsorship, and mentorship. Dereca goes over why belonging matters, how to interrupt microaggressions, how to evaluate your organization for transparency and accountability, and much more. Everyone has a role to play in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging practices! What I learn from here:- Diversity is being invited to the party Inclusion is being asked to dance Belonging is being able to dance, how you want Equity is picking up the DJ Equality gives everyone a show of fairness Equity gives every person what they need to succeed Belonging Matters Practice culture humility Reduce impact of bias in hiring "LIKE-ME Bias", Idea of "FIT" Avoid discriminations Separate intent from the impact Build positive work culture Learn from communities Setting the table prior to hiring  support ERG (Employee Resource Groups) "See the ripple effect" #Innovation #Retention #OraganizationCulture #InclusiveMindset #Transperency #Accountability #Fairness

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging - Effectively Practicing DEIB in an organization requires coming together & culmination of various factors starting with Rubrics Evaluation, Economical Cultural Social Governance transparency, having Support Allys for Employees Resource Groups, Equity Metrics over Equality, Inclusive communication, so on & so forth. Practicing DEIB is not only a privilege of few and has to be mapped across the Organization to further strengthen its purpose. People First CLAD@MMM

Just finished the course “Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion” #diversityequityinclusionandbelonging #culturalcompetency.

Struggling with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives? Unsure how to write inclusive job ads or make new hires feel welcome? AAI EmployAbility’s Inclusive Recruiting and Team Training Solutions are here to guide you. Our comprehensive approach includes: 🔸 1-1 coaching and consultations 🔸 Interactive workshops 🔸 Inclusive recruitment support services 🔸 Long-term DEI programmes We've partnered with organisations like Aegon and Diageo, helping them foster a culture of inclusivity and equity. Our dedicated team offers tailored support to address biases and promote diversity. Let's make diversity and inclusion more than just words. Let's make them actions. Contact us to learn how we can assist your organisation. https://buff.ly/4aHpQjQ #InclusiveRecruitment #DiversityAndInclusion #DEI #HR #Recruitment #Leadership #DEITraining

Our culture permeates what we see, how we interpret and how we respond. Growing our awareness of this within ourselves and others is a key capability of our time. In order to deliver inclusive and accessible services or get the best out of our teams we need to understand and address the challenges to inclusion and respond in ways that unlock the benefits that cultural diversity can bring. Yes there is work to be done but as the old saying goes nothing worthwhile comes easily. Join us for a reflective conversation on what it means to be culturally responsive. https://lnkd.in/gy2knuJ5

Know your Authors - The International People & Culture Review 2024 ✍ Penny Pullan calls for 'real inclusion' in hybrid working, writing in #IPCR24 The publication hits the press this summer ⛱ Get your copy ⬇ Write to the PCA 📩 [email protected] People & Culture Association (PCA) Become a MemberPRO with PCA, Join the global hub for people professionals for exclusive insights and networking in the space of P&C. Write to - [email protected] Did you miss the International People & Culture Week 2024? Check link in the comments section... #peopleandculture #hybridworking #inclusion