DEI Insights & Stories
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Rethinking Hiring - Diversity is Not the Goal
Hiring more staff from different backgrounds and identities is not a bad thing. The danger comes from hiring diverse staff members and failing to create an inclusive environment where BIPOC staff feel safe enough to bring their full selves to work. Without a workplace focused on equity and inclusion, the benefits of diverse perspectives that staff bring will never be realized. So how can an organization identify if it’s falling into the trap of superficial diversity hiring?
How Do I Know It’s Time for a Needs Assessment?
The desire to take on EDI work is admirable, and it also comes with the expectation that success will require commitment and follow through. Performative actions can cause staff to lose faith along the way, so it’s important to assess your level of readiness before diving in. So how do you know if you’re ready to embark on this journey?
Reimagining the Logic Model: How to Create a Strategic Plan with a Focus on Inclusivity
An EDI strategic plan should involve a roadmap with a clear set of steps and the expected outcomes or required changes that will ultimately lead to the desired goal. While this may sound intimidating, the tools to do so are probably more familiar than you think.
Understanding the Emotions that Come up After an EDI Needs Assessment
More than just a linear process where you and your agency attend a training to check off a box, building a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion takes effort, and if it feels comfortable or good to do it, then something’s probably missing.