Once you have determined that you would like your employees to participate in DEI training, how can you determine the best program for them? There are two important factors to examine that will help you figure it out, which I will discuss in today’s blog. First, let’s look at those two aspects of your organization that help you figure out what kind of DEI training program you should offer. Your Company’s Culture The importance of your company’s culture cannot be overstated when it comes to choosing the right DEI training program for employees. The best person to objectively and accurately eval ..read more

Employees and peers alike look to leaders in the corporate space as examples for success and inspiration. For this reason, C-suite executives are positioned to hold a good deal of influence on the implementation of their organization’s DEI efforts. In this week’s blog, we’ll take a look at some of the ways corporate leaders are successfully addressing DEI in their organizations. They Are Implementing DEI Training Strategically Effective C-suite leaders know that, to ensure successful DEI training, they must first understand their organization’s culture, how it needs to change to support DEI, a ..read more

In the world of DEI, we talk a lot about inclusion in the workplace, but what exactly does inclusion mean, and how does a workplace become more inclusive? Let’s take a look at the term itself, and some concrete ways to build a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and seen. What is Inclusion? Inclusion is the act of making an environment welcoming to people of many different backgrounds. Unlike diversity, which is a trait, inclusion is an action, and an ongoing one at that. In a workplace that practices inclusion, all employees—whatever their background—feel like they belong. They ..read more

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month. For many companies, this presents an opportunity to launch diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, from DEI training programs to policies that address DEI issues in the workplace. Of course, these initiatives can pave the way for a better work environment for all. But launching any corporate DEI initiative should not be done without having a strategic plan in place. While there are many steps a company must take in order to plan and launch a DEI program, here are 3 key steps to creating one that will be a success. Collect the Data You Need – an ..read more

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month, and Gupta Consulting is diving deeper into how diversity impacts society and the best practices for responding to it. The History of Global Diversity Month After the Second World War, The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris. This Declaration symbolized the first global expression of rights to which all people are inherently entitled. It stated that we should value each and every human being and respect each other’s differences. Appreciating cultural diversity is an important part of creating a w ..read more

Like many complex topics, a discussion of DEI often raises more questions than answers. Figuring out the best ways to tackle diversity, inclusion and equity challenges in the workplace is a difficult task for senior leaders–for the average employee, talking to senior leadership about their DEI questions, concerns and challenges can be a daunting, even intimidating task. Here are three questions you can encourage your employees to ask themselves, each other and their managers about DEI. Do I feel valued, respected and safe? The company and the culture should make everyone feel safe and welcome ..read more

If you’ve taken the initial steps towards launching your DEI training (outlined in my previous blog), you’re ready to take a closer look at the fundamentals of a successful DEI training program. Customize DEI Training to Fit Your Organization The right DEI training program will fit your company like a glove. Perhaps you have a hybrid workforce and would benefit most from hybrid training. If you have employees who work flexible hours, in different time zones, and/or primarily remotely, access to on-demand online training is crucial. In certain situations, your workforce might benefit most from ..read more

Launching a DEI training program is an important and necessary step, but it can be a daunting one. When you’re ready to get started, there are three things to keep in mind. Understand Your Organization’s Unique DEI Needs Every organization and work environment is different. To ensure effective DEI training, you must understand your company’s unique culture so that you can successfully address diversity, equity, and inclusion. First, determine what you would like to accomplish—what are your goals? For example, if you are simply trying to be proactive and are not responding to any specific incid ..read more

September is Deaf Awareness month. The purpose of Deaf Awareness is both to highlight issues deaf and hard-of-hearing (HoH) people face, and to celebrate Deaf culture—a culture with its own values, social behaviors, art, history, and languages. About 1 in 20 Americans is deaf or hard-of-hearing, so even in a small company odds are good you have at least one deaf or HoH employee! As with any other disability, in the workplace, many of the barriers deaf and HoH people face can usually be overcome when accessibility is addressed. And many of the typical accommodations that make the workplace more ..read more

Many employees, especially women, have long been asking for more flexible working options. Since the Coronavirus pandemic brought a sudden, sweeping shift from in-office work to remote work, employers who were reluctant to allow remote work before are seeing its benefits. In this way, the Coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we work in the office—permanently. 90% of C-level executives surveyed at 100 of the largest companies in the U.S. have indicated that their companies will be using a hybrid work model. “Hybrid” refers to a mix of in-office and remote work. This could mean some employee ..read more