In recent years, the importance of allyship in promoting diversity and inclusion has become increasingly recognized within the business world. As companies strive to create inclusive work environments, it has become crucial to go beyond mere gestures and tokenism, and truly support marginalized communities year-round. While Pride Month serves as a valuable time to raise […]
As we embrace the vibrant month of June, a significant celebration takes center stage in communities worldwide: Pride Month. What began as a commemoration of the Stonewall Riots in 1969 has evolved into a global movement that champions LGBTQ+ rights, acceptance, and equality. While Pride Month resonates strongly in our personal lives, its influence extends […]
May 21st is World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development also known as Diversity Day. For over twenty years, UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has led this celebration of cultural diversities between different countries, states, and people around the World. Diversity Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the benefits […]
Unlock the Power of a People-First Culture Today! Don’t let your most valuable asset walk away! Discover the secrets to building a thriving workplace where employees feel valued, trusted, and supported. This free guide will walk you through how to: 1. Foster a positive environment for increased productivity 2. Unleash innovation and growth with […]
Expose the Hidden Inclusion Killer: Microaggressions! Microaggressions in the workplace are small subtle acts of exclusion. And they are often unintentional. But over time these small slights can have a MACRO impact and can be a major barrier to workplace inclusion, feeling like death by 1,000 cuts. Microaggressions are comments, insults, and discriminatory behaviors toward […]
View New York State’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Model Policy and Training here: Combating Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (ny.gov)
WEBINAR: WATCH HERE When organizations lack cultural competency, the ability to interact effectively with clients and coworkers of different backgrounds is limited. Raising our cultural competency helps us to leave stereotypes and faulty assumptions about other cultures behind. During this session, SHIFT HR’s Co-Founder and President, Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Esq. and Cadence Bank’s Senior Vice President […]
Cultural competency in the workplace has become a hot topic, but what does it mean? Why is it important? What are the challenges, and how can organizations and employees benefit from learning about this topic? Cultural competency is “the ability to effectively interact with people from cultures different from one’s own, especially through knowledge and […]
SHIFT TOOLKIT Pride Month! At SHIFT, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging are at the heart of what we do. This in-depth library of curated tools from both SHIFT and industry leaders is designed to support your team with content to keep the learning and conversation alive about creating a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for […]
WEBINAR: WATCH HERE Check out SHIFT’s new webinar on Inclusive & Diverse Hiring: Adopting Best Practices for Attracting Top Talent, where attendees learn that approaching hiring with an inclusion-centered framework that mitigates bias can result in hiring more qualified people with marginalized identities across all roles in your organization while ensuring that those potential employees feel like they belong in your […]
