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Lincoln friends, please come out to the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce this morning for #TheCircle. #DEI We are a community of people involved in designing, organizing, supporting, and leading Organizational Diversity and Inclusion efforts in and around Lincoln. We believe strongly in the power and the importance of Diversity and Inclusion, for our organizations and for our community. We meet to support each other, share resources and information, and to move this work forward. We meet on the 1st Friday of each month from 9:00 - 10:30am and we try to do three things with our meetings: 1. We try to make it easy for folks doing this work to find and connect with other folks doing this work. 2. We try to learn from what local organizations are doing and have done relative to Diversity and Inclusion. 3. We try to help each other get better, by sharing our experiences and expertise. 4. We try to love and support each other.

Juneteenth is an important day in American history—and it’s becoming more and more widely celebrated in the workplace by many employers, including the federal government. How can your company recognize Juneteenth and celebrate it in a way that’s authentic, inclusive, and supportive of your broader diversity efforts? We’ve got a few ideas: https://hubs.ly/Q02Cn5LY0

Embracing diversity is at the core of our values as we make strides toward a healthier, more equitable future. In honor of Black History Month, learn how Navitus fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. https://lnkd.in/gazuwUbb

With the exponential rise of the Chief Diversity Officer, what types of executives are qualified for these positions and what is the extent of their impact once they’re hired? Frank Douglas, Chief Executive Officer at Caerus Executive, shares his thoughts on what makes a credible candidate for the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer role. Learn more in our recent article: https://lnkd.in/dFBgTGtg #diversityequityinclusion #HRleadership #thoughtleadership

Happy #Pride month! 🥳❤🏠🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ "All are welcome. Walls. Our mission is to raise them so a family can find comfort, security, an affordable place to call home. Walls. Our ethos is to remove them so that all can feel welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued. Whether on a work site or in the workplace, we are committed to removing the visible and invisible barriers to opportunity and self-expression — barriers that limit a person, a family or an employee from reaching their full potential. Wherever you find us, we stand tireless in our commitment to foster a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are core to our thinking, strategies and actions." -https://lnkd.in/gFkjGpuu

Embracing the spirit of December being Human Rights Month, let's reflect on the fundamental principles that shape our workplaces. In every office, every industry, and every profession, let's champion equality, dignity, and justice for all. As we celebrate Human Rights Month, let's ensure that the rights of every worker are not just acknowledged but upheld. As the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence." Take this time to consider how you can advocate not only for your rights but the rights of everyone in the workplace. "Equity means promoting just and fair inclusion throughout society and creating the conditions in which everyone can participate, prosper, and reach his or her full potential." - Stanford Social Innovation Review Together, let's foster an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and every right is respected. #HumanRightsMonth #WorkplaceEquality #WorkersRights #equitymatters #stepupforequity

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Hear ye, hear ye all of you who hold these positions: *Chief Diversity Officer *Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion *Sr. VP HR – Diversity *Director of Diversity *Diversity and Inclusion Manager *Senior Director – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Activation *Sr Diversity Recruiting & Candidate Attraction Partner *Communications Manager, Diversity & Inclusion The late Harvard University Law Professor and the progenitor of the Critical Race Theory Derrick Bell posits that Black people will never gain full equality in this country. In his manuscript, Racism is here to stay. Now what? Opines that unfluctuating individual phenomenal endeavors we address as fruitful will harvest no more than transitory ‘pinnacles of improvement, short-lived triumphs that fall into unimportance as racial examples alter traditions that maintain white dominance. Beware Jim Crow is alive, well, and transformative. The George Floyd murder is three years old and is considered ancient history in the mindset of elitists. * I’m a lecturer, organizer, and research analyst fervent about developing communities where everyone flourishes. * Please share and magnify the discussion if you found this post intuitive. * Follow me and tap the bell on my profile to subscribe to my content. #rcg #researchequityanalyst #recruitmentmarketing #culturalcompetencytraining #historicalservices 

How do you ease back into work after taking time away? Although I felt well rested after my sabbatical, restarting work required more cognitive, emotional, and physical resources. My past working life in academia treated breaks as time to catch up on tasks (seriously, summer was when "work" was actually done), which contributed to persistent burnout. I wanted to carefully approach my new way of working after taking time away so I could restart without feeling overwhelmed or behind. I realized what I wanted was to ease back into work. Ease describes the absence of difficulty or effort and is a core value for how I want to live my life (shout out to Rachel Cargle’s refreshing view of ease as a core value for our lives in A Renaissance of Our Own). I consider ease an intentional process of making something less unpleasant or intense by moving gradually and carefully. Ease aligns with my desire for slowing down and experiencing wellness as I work. To ease back into work, I blocked out a majority of my calendar for the first few weeks of August. I labeled this time my “blooming period” where I take my time reopening and emerging when I am ready to bloom. Holding this space allowed me to catch my breath, ground my work in my personal values, create a work and rest schedule, and ensure my team had enough resources to restart work. I learned of this reopening practice from Christine Ortiz (she/her/ella) at Equity Meets Design! Their organization takes several company wide breaks and practice opening and closing rituals to maximize employee wellness and capacity. I am immensely grateful to have time to reopen and practice slower ways of work. Let’s be clear: ease does not come easy. It is one of many luxuries that is inequitably distributed in our society. Particularly for those whose work makes it possible for us to experience more ease in our daily lives. I recently joined monthly calls with with Black domestic workers from the National Domestic Workers Alliance We Dream in Black community, and am committed to ensuring they experience abundant joy, safety, and well-being in their work. Generating ease for Black domestic workers includes increasing wages, expanding worker protections, and amplifying their voice when we elect officials into office. Learn more from their Unbossed Agenda and donate to their initiative. #ease #backtowork #sabbaticals #postsabbatical #equityXdesign #carework #slowwork #ndwa #wedib #blackdomesticworkers https://lnkd.in/emF_zGe6

Belonging and Black History Month In addition to reflecting on contributions Black women and men have made to society, this month is also a good time to think about allyship and ways we can help Black people thrive in workplaces where Blacks are a minority demographic. Wendy Gates Corbett, MS, CPTD book, The Energy of Belonging, offers 75 terrific tips on ways for anyone to connect, respect and protect people who appear different from the mainstream. https://lnkd.in/guYdVERR