The Winters Group, Inc.

The 2025 Justice for All Virtual Summit Call for Proposals is NOW OPEN! We are thrilled to announce that The Winters Group is now accepting session proposals and performance proposals for the upcoming virtual Justice for All Summit: The Power of Inclusion 2025, taking place April 22-24, 2025. This is your opportunity to inspire meaningful dialogue and action supporting equity, justice, and inclusion through your thought leadership and art. We are seeking innovative and impactful presentations and performances. Our standard session length is 60-minutes and includes housekeeping and time for Q&A (should you allow questions). All performances are 5-minutes long. 📢📢📢 Submit your proposal by October 18, 2024 to be considered. For more details on submission guidelines and criteria, visit our proposal portal: https://ow.ly/iqnh50TjAT4 This year’s theme, “The Power of Inclusion", will collectively explore how we create spaces where differences are not only recognized, but celebrated for their strengths and how we create cultures where everyone is seen, heard, and valued for their authentic selves while utilizing their power to create a more inclusive world for all. Want to be part of next year's transformative summit? Get started here: https://ow.ly/iqnh50TjAT4 PS if your organization is interested in sponsoring the summit, send us a DM! #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #Inclusion #SocialChange #Diversity #JusticeForAll

Live your truth. Own the power of your authentic self. The world needs the light only you can shine. — Mareisha N. Winters Reese

With more than 30 states introducing or passing over 100 anti-DEI bills, and in light of the Supreme Court’s decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions, diversity, equity, and inclusion work has been under attack in corporate America. Join us as we unpack the legal implications for organizations and discuss strategies to respond! Date: October 23, 2024, 2:00pm - 3:30pm ET Location: Virtual The Winters Group Principal Strategists Bahiyyah A. Greer and Chevara Orrin (she/her) will share insights and possibilities for advancing your DEI initiatives amidst the legal attacks on the work in conversation with Leigh Morrison, Manager of Learning and Innovation at The Winters Group. You can register for free or make a donation to support the speakers and staff here: https://ow.ly/1fNI50THoHz

Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. — Chantal Sutherland Start the day with inspiration by signing up for our work word of the day #WWOTD in your inbox: http://ow.ly/ZK2y50ImibZ

👉 For every 1% increase in employee perceptions of equity and justice, employee job satisfaction went up by almost 30%. When you consider that job dissatisfaction causes 68% of employees to be disengaged at work, costing U.S. companies between $450 to $550 billion annually, a 30% increase in job satisfaction can be transformative. This is what we found in our recently released thought paper that covers 20 organizations over three years. Our recommendations and guidance are available in the full report. Implementing these steps will help your organization increase job satisfaction, improve decision-making by incorporating inclusive values, and raise leadership self-awareness for systemic and sustainable change management. Download the thought paper here: https://ow.ly/xgFC50TB2QW #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #JobSatisfaction #EmployeeEngagement

Inclusion is powerful. By its very definition, inclusion supports EVERYONE. And it’s a proven strategy for workplace success: Inclusive teams are over 35% more productive and diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time. The 2025 Justice for All Summit invites attendees to explore the different cultural factors that impact how we show up at work. Together with prominent thought leaders in the fields of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice, we will collectively develop the tools and skills needed to create spaces where differences are not only recognized but also celebrated as strengths. Building on these strengths, we can develop the skills to bridge across differences related to race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, ability, and other important aspects of identity. Sessions will take a deep dive into the nuances of cultural competence, neurodiversity, generational differences, and more. This is the POWER of inclusion. If you are interested in presenting a session at our upcoming virtual conference, complete our proposal (due Oct 18) here: https://lnkd.in/eDyCp4md If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the event, send us a DM and we'll send you more info. #DiversityAndInclusion #DiversityEquityInclusion #SocialJustice #SocialChange #RacialJusticeAtWork #JusticeForAll

Ready to Transform Your DEI Strategy? Join us at The DEI Strategy Academy™ 2024 and embark on a journey of personal and organizational transformation. Spaces are limited; register now to secure your spot in this transformative strategy experience! https://lnkd.in/eS6T72eq

A whopping 48% of parents say that their stress is completely overwhelming most days, compared with 26% of other adults, according to a recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. This can adversely affect the mental health of children who are the very future of our society, and the problem has gotten worse over time, with new challenges presented by technology, social media, and what Dr. Murthy’s calls “an epidemic of loneliness.” “With this Advisory, I am calling for a fundamental shift in how we value and prioritize the mental health and well-being of parents,” said Dr. Murthy in the advisory’s announcement. “I am also outlining policies, programs, and individual actions we can all take to support parents and caregivers,” including guidelines for governmental agencies, employers, community organizations, schools, health and social systems, researchers, family and friends, and parents and caregivers. In the workplace, employers can make a meaningful difference by heeding the Surgeon General’s calls for expanding policies and offerings that specifically support parents’ well-being. Not surprisingly, many of these suggestions also benefit those who are not parents. These include: 👉 paid parental, medical, and sick leave 👉 flexible and fair work schedules 👉 access to child care on site or in the community 👉 implementing training for managers to help them recognize stress and mental health challenges and promote work-life balance 👉 actively including parents in leadership roles so that they can support the well-being of other parents in the workplace 👉 providing access to high-quality mental health care through health insurance and confidential counseling services, such as those offered through Employee Wellness Programs (EWPs) and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) Want to read more tips for supporting parents in the workplace? Read the full article from Gabrielle Gayagoy Gonzalez on https://lnkd.in/euhU9rrK

Everybody cannot do everything, but everybody can do something. Do something to promote peace, love, and joy. — Mary-Frances Winters

If anyone is still looking for a business case for DEI, here it is! Thank you Megan Larson, Ed.D. and Mary-Frances Winters. When we do for the most vulnerable, the most oppressed, the most devalued and those with the least voice and power, EVERYONE benefits.