May 30, 2023
Last week, we laid out our top 5 pieces of research showing that diverse and inclusive companies enjoy; 1) an improved bottom line, 2) increased employee productivity, 3) improved innovation, 4) an improved reputation and 5) increased problem solving and creativity. Today’s blog will focus on the positive benefits for an organization’s employees. Below you will find our top 4 arguments in support of DEI initiatives when it comes to benefitting your employees.
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May 16, 2023
If you are an HR leader, you are likely finding yourself in the position of defending all of your hard work. With the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, widespread layoffs and the rising scrutiny of DEI initiatives, it may be time to start collecting some proof for your initiatives. In this new blog series, we will be presenting a major argument in favor of DEI initiatives. Everything from increased bottom line to better employee engagement, we will spend the next few blogs arming you with knowledge for when it comes time to defend your work.
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March 7, 2023
Today’s blog is the 6th installation of the DEI series. Over the past few months, we have been discussing issues surrounding asking for help, specifically in the workplace. Previously, we have talked about why people should ask for help and why people are hesitant to ask for help. In our last blog, we discussed the differences between privileged groups of people and underrepresented groups. Acknowledging the societal and social factors that play into privilege (or lack thereof) is an important first step in recognizing where interventions need to be put in place. Click here to view our last blog and see more specific examples. In this blog, we are continuing that discussion by looking at specific strategies for how a company can intervene and begin to actually move the needle when it comes to Equity and Inclusion, not just Diversity. Keep reading to see our list of the 5 most effective equity and inclusion strategies.
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February 15, 2023
Today’s blog is the 5th installation of the DEI series. Over the past few months, we have been discussing issues surrounding asking for help, specifically in the workplace. In the last 3 blogs, we have talked about why people should ask for help at work more frequently. We have also discussed why people are hesitant to ask for help. In our last blog, we discussed the specifics of equity and inclusion and took a deep dive into some of the societal barriers that may prevent businesses from achieving true equity and inclusion. In this blog, we are continuing that discussion by looking at how different groups of people can stand in the way of DEI efforts.
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February 6, 2023
Today’s blog is the 4th installation of our current DEI blog series. Over the past few months, we have been discussing issues surrounding asking for help, specifically in the workplace. In the last 3 blogs, we have talked about why people should ask for help at work more frequently. We have also discussed why people are hesitant to ask for help. In our last blog, we discussed how specific groups face these hesitations and more. Specifically, women and minorities seem to have additional pressures that render them even quieter than the rest of the workforce. We also connected the dots between the importance of diversity and asking for help. This week, we are diving into the specifics of equity and inclusion. When businesses are considering implementing DEI practices, they are often so focused on diversifying their workforce that they neglect putting energy and intention into developing equity and inclusion. Read this blog to learn more about the E & the I in DEI, plus come with us on a deep dive as we discuss some of the barriers to equity and inclusion.
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January 10, 2023
In this article, we will discuss how specific groups face these hesitations and more. Specifically, women and minorities seem to have additional pressures that render them even quieter than the rest of the workforce. We will discuss how and why these minority groups are not asking for help as well as talk about the power of asking for help. In this blog, we are connecting the dots between the importance of diversity and the importance of asking for help. Keep reading to learn more!
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December 6, 2022
If you have read our blogs in the past, you know that we believe that asking for help at work is essential to your success. But, have you ever wondered why asking for help is so important? There is actually a huge body of research to back our claims! In this second installment of our current blog series, we are going to dive into why you should be asking questions and what barriers often come up.
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October 14, 2022
“Don’t just check the box, Diversity is only part of the equation…” is the first in a series from Give and Take Inc. exploring the importance of DEI in the workplace and what measures you can take to improve Equity and Inclusion and have a positive impact on your employees and the performance of your organization. This blog is an introduction to the basics of DEI and discusses why the D without the E & I is only part of the equation. Stay tuned for the next pieces of the puzzle, as we discuss the best methods for developing a truly Inclusive workplace, how to improve the benefits of your ERG programs, and how our software can help!
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