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Easing Gender Transitioning Employees, Part II: Preparing Their Peers

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Inclusive workplaces are a team effort in LGBT allyship

Training Your Spa Team for Inclusive Wellness: Essential Dos and Don’ts

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How diversity and inclusion training can build teams for inclusive wellness In any successful business or organization, your staff are your best brand ambassadors. They are the main touchpoint between your business and your client, and will have the most impact on loyalty and relationship building. In today’s blog post, we are here to provideContinue reading “Training Your Spa Team for Inclusive Wellness: Essential Dos and Don’ts”

LGBT Allyship: The Power of Personal Pronouns

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Discover the importance of LGBT allyship in reducing discrimination and harassment for gender diverse people in the workplace.

Unlocking the Power of A Diversity Calendar: A Guide to Genuine Inclusion

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A diversity calendar presents an opportunity to authentically honour the unique tapestry of your organization’s cultures and identities. Beyond flashy banners and social media posts, a truly inclusive workplace requires a deeper commitment that transcends performative actions.

Embrace Workplace Diversity and Maximize Success in Every Industry

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Ready to embark on your journey toward a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace? Our team of DEI experts is here to guide you. Contact us today to learn how we can help your organization unlock the full potential of diversity. The benefits are clear, and the path forward is achievable.

The Benefits of Cultural Competence in the Workplace

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In today’s globalized world, cultural intelligence in the workplace isn’t just a nicety – it’s a necessity. Yet, many organizations grapple with a common problem: cultural misunderstandings, miscommunications, and diversity challenges that hinder growth and productivity.

Is Your Organization Size Inclusive?

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Incorporating size diversity into your company’s culture is fundamental to fostering inclusion. Here are 3 areas where your organization can begin to cultivate a size-inclusive culture right now.

Why Being an Ally During Cultural Holidays Matters – And How to Do It Right

If you read our post earlier this year on How a Diversity Calendar can Transform Your Workplace Culture, you know that there are many ways for organizations to utilize our Diversity calendar.

And while big moves like making holiday, vacation and personal time off policies are ideal, if you’re not in a leadership position or working in HR, you may not have the power to make changes like this.

But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do.

How to Make DEI Training Stick

Creating training on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics can be challenging. At MT Consulting Group, we use existing research to inform our content delivery and facilitation style. Below are 3 strategies we use that can help make your next DEI session memorable.

Where are all the neurodivergent people coming from? Part III

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Neurodiversity is one of the latest frontiers of workplace equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts. Organizations all around the world are recognizing the importance of different ways of thinking and doing work, especially with the unique talents that neurodivergent people bring. Awareness is the first step, but how do we take action on this? Read our suggestions for small changes that can have a big impact.