Driving change with data-driven decisions . . . Many companies are making major investments in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a means of remaining competitive and driving greater growth and profitability. However, many are not sure where to start or how to evaluate their efforts. That’s when Mary Hunter, Senior Vice President of the […] The post Spotlight On: Mary Hunter, Senior Vice President, DE&I Assessment Practice, The Kaleidoscope Group appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

Great leaders don’t follow a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategy, they drive DE&I strategy and hold themselves accountable for its success. Without great leaders, your DE&I initiatives will likely flounder with lackluster and insignificant outcomes. That’s why it’s important to build a leadership culture that embeds a deep appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion […] The post Building a Leadership Culture with DE&I: A Formula for Success appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

As 2022 comes to a close let’s look at the State of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), including progress made, obstacles overcome, and opportunities that are ripe for the picking in the upcoming year and beyond.  Pulse Check . . .  There’s no doubt that the George Floyd tragedy in 2020, fueled a global recognition […] The post Continuing the DEI Journey: 2022 Year in Review, Part 1 appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

Clients often ask us for a script of things they are “supposed to say” in DEI conversations. This request tends to come because people are feeling fearful or frustrated.   People who are fearful want to know what to say to help them avoid what not to say. They worry about unknowingly saying something offensive […] The post DEI Conversations: Where Is the Script? appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

We’re preparing for the upcoming Holiday season and looking forward to time with family and friends. As we mark the holidays in the workplace, we need to remain mindful and intentional to ensure that we’re inclusive and extending a sense of belonging to everyone—taking into account the rich diversity of traditions within today’s increasingly diverse […] The post Planning An Inclusive Holiday Celebration appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

Leaders are under more and more pressure to speak out and speak up about DEI-related issues, both inside their companies and as spokespeople for their organizations. Many CEOs can feel like DEI is “above their pay grade” in that it is not their area of expertise nor what they were hired for, and is a […] The post 3 Tips For Leaders Talking About DEI appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

There’s a lot of buzz about employee engagement these days—especially as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For example, a fairly recent article in Harvard Business Review claimed that businesses in the U.S. invest approximately $8 billion annually on DEI initiatives and training. The question that raises is are these investments worth it? Do […] The post The Role of Engagement in DEI appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

Employee resource groups, or ERGs, are important to successful worker engagement. While they’re certainly not new their popularity has grown tremendously as companies try to improve recruitment and retain top talent in an increasingly complex business environment. In actuality, ERGs have been around since the 1960s in the U.S., originating when African American workers banded […] The post Driving Engagement Using Employee Resource Groups appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

Let’s talk about leadership and gender. Okay, we understand that these conversations about gender diversity—especially in leadership roles can be exhausting. We get it. But what’s the alternative? Do we act like ostriches with our heads in the sand, or do we engage in the conversation in a meaningful way, no matter how difficult? The […] The post Let Women Lead Now appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more

A recent study of workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion programs conducted by Culture Amp—an employee engagement firm—found that while 81 percent (81%) of organizations surveyed reported some degree of commitment to DEI initiatives and programs, only 34 percent reported adequate investment in those programs and initiatives. And herein lies the sticking point, according to many […] The post Managing Resistance for Increased Engagement appeared first on The Kaleidoscope Group ..read more