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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.

3 Easy Ways to Make Your Spa Business Plan More Size-Inclusive

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Spa business planning to combat weight stigma

While dismantling fatphobia and negative bias is complex and requires work, it doesn’t all need to be overly complex! We’ve compiled a list of relatively easy steps to take, to start your journey towards creating a spa that embraces body diversity, without taking a ton of time.

Reflections from a Barber: The Prevalence of DEI in the Hair Industry

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A retired Barber reflects on the prevalence of DEI in an industry that welcomes people from all walks of life. Discover the gaps in training, the evolving landscape of clientele, and the positive changes shaping the future.

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.

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.

How AI will change the DEI landscape

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In November 2022, the world of technology changed forever. The soft launch of OpenAI’s chatbot, ChatGPT, ignited a new Space race in the tech world. So, what does this new tech development mean for DEI practitioners and HR professionals?

DEI Trends for 2023

What do employees want in 2023? As the year comes to a close, there are many predictions for the future of work in 2023. Although we can’t claim to know the future, we want to share 3 DEI trends that will impact organizations in the long and short term. Flexible Work Arrangements In a surveyContinue reading “DEI Trends for 2023”

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