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Wokism in Hollywood: Unraveling the Threads of Social Justice and Equality Today, we're exploring a topic that’s sparking debates in Hollywood and beyond: Wokism. This movem

There are eight Good Jobs Principles, ranging from recruitment to career advancement. These Principles fit well with two important pillars of disability employment that benefit everyone: competitive integrated employment and universal design and continue the legacy of #Olmstead25. Explore the LEAD Center’s Employment Success Stories page for stories, a fact sheet, a webinar archive, and other resources on the topic of the Good Jobs Principles! bit.ly/3TVA7DA

🌟 Embracing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) is fundamental to our mission at Police Scotland. 🌟 Our commitment to ED&I is about more than policies—it's about creating a culture where every member of our community and team feels valued, respected, and heard. Here’s why ED&I is vital for us: 🔹 Equity ensures that all individuals, regardless of their background, have access to the same opportunities and support. It’s about fairness and justice in every aspect of our work. 🔹 Diversity brings a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and skills, enhancing our ability to serve and protect our diverse communities effectively. 🔹 Inclusion means fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong and can contribute fully to our mission of keeping Scotland safe. At Police Scotland, we are dedicated to: 🌍 Building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring we understand and meet their unique needs. 🤝 Implementing inclusive practices that ensure every voice is heard and valued within our organization. 💡 Providing ongoing education and training to promote understanding, empathy, and allyship among our staff. By embedding ED&I into the core of our operations, we not only enhance our effectiveness and innovation but also build trust and strengthen our relationship with the public. Join us in our commitment to a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive future. Together, we can make a positive impact and ensure a safer Scotland for all. #EDI #DiversityAndInclusion #Equity #InclusiveWorkplace #BetterTogether #PoliceScotland

Wokism in Hollywood: Unraveling the Threads of Social Justice and Equality Today, we're exploring a topic that’s sparking debates in Hollywood and beyond: Wokism. This movem

Opening Up Opportunities: Addressing Reservations About Affirmative Action In this video, we discuss the misconceptions surrounding affirmative action and how it can create opportunities for historically excluded individuals. We explore the importance of effective communication and debunk common myths associated with this policy. Join the conversation and learn how affirmative action can foster inclusivity in education. #AffirmativeActionDebunked #EqualOpportunities #InclusiveEducation #BreakingBarriers #EducationEquality #OvercomingMisconceptions #BuildingDiverseCommunities #CreatingOpportunities #SocialJustice #InclusivityMatters

On this Juneteenth, we pause to reflect. June 19th commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Union soldiers arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas on this day in 1865 to announce to the more than 250,000 people still enslaved there that they had been freed two years before. This pivotal moment represents hope, perseverance, and the resilience of the human spirit. Yet, even now, the journey to true equality continues. As individuals and as a company, we have more work to do. At WTE Solutions, we don't claim to have all the answers. But we vow to keep learning, listening, and taking action. To have uncomfortable conversations. To check our blind spots and unconscious biases. To create an environment of belonging for all. The path ahead won't be easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is. We will stumble at times, but resolve to get back up, for the fight against injustice is a marathon, not a sprint. On this Juneteenth, we celebrate how far we've come. But more importantly, we re-commit to the road ahead - striving for a more equitable world, in our minds, policies, and practices. The work continues. But we embrace the journey, together. #Juneteenth #EqualityForAll #SystemicRacism #DEI #KeepGrowing

Top ways I've seen CXOs accidentally turn their communities into hornets' nests (writing this as a warm-up exercise for an upcoming interview): - Asked for input that turned out to be busywork, for any reason. Wasting people's time is hard to get past. - Careless mentions (broadly through a lack of formal media training) that contradict previous value statements regarding the community as a whole, or its individual members. - Spelling this one out because it's especially lethal: "Com·mod·i·ti·za·tion" - taking the function of a community for granted to the extent that it's seen as taking advantage of them. - Misrepresentation: Blaming their community for dysfunction that they can't otherwise identify anywhere else. - Waiting to talk: Treating discussions as dissertations where you take questions instead of a meeting of minds and negotiation. - Top 1: Inconsistency. Not doing what you say you're going to do, or deviating from the north star without any explained rationale. Got any others?

In what ways can the business community leverage the untapped potential of justice-impacted communities to drive innovation and growth? For #BlackBusinessMonth we’re highlighting research from The Wharton School professor Damon Phillips and Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management professor Kylie Jiwon Hwang on how incarceration leads to entrepreneurship for returning citizens, particularly Black men. Black men who are formerly incarcerated face the highest barriers to employment. To overcome these challenges, they are turning to entrepreneurship to combat discrimination in the labor market. With about one-third of adults having some form of criminal record, “the health of the economy and public safety is improved when you provide employment opportunities for these citizens,” says Phillips. Learn more about what we can do to help returning citizens succeed and create a stronger, more inclusive workforce: https://lnkd.in/eQUurFqU

To wrap up MLK Day, it would make sense for us to remember the iconic lines from MLK’s “ I Have A Dream” speech. But did you know, the official name of this historical event was “The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”? This tells you the importance of gainful employment on the attainment of economic, individual, and societal freedom. Attended by some 250,000 people, it was the largest demonstration ever seen in the nation's capital, and one of the first to have extensive television coverage. The stated demands of the march were:  The passage of meaningful civil rights legislation including a major public-works program to provide jobs, the passage of a law prohibiting racial discrimination in public and private hiring, a $2 an hour minimum wage among others. As a workforce development company which advocates for the caring industries, these demands are not lost on us. Especially considering how even in 2023, BIPOC individuals are still disenfranchised and prevented from experiencing career advancement and economic mobility at the same rates as their white counterparts. We are still in the throws of decades long work to overcome the injustices perpetuated against our BIPOC peers, and we at G3 are committed to creating programs and services that help individuals move from generational poverty to generational wealth, by providing access to gainful and long-term employment. In today's day and age where basic living costs and minimum wage are completely out of sync in major cities worldwide, where some roles are being indefinitely replaced by AI and where levels of poor mental health are on the rise, it has never been more important for sought after employment to be fulfilling and reliable. This work is not just about MLK Day. It’s a life-long pursuit of life, liberty and happiness, while having that pursuit be equitable depending on the needs of each individual.

Stephen Lawrence Day 2024 aims to inspire societal transformation by empowering the next generation with knowledge that transcends and flips the narrative of traditional educational ideals. His tragic murder, but also recognise the lasting impact his story has had on society. Stephen’s story sparked a movement that continues to fight for justice and reform in policing. This Stephen Lawrence Day I pledge to fight for racial equity and continue to create spaces and opportunities for marginalised young people to inspire societal change by empowering the next generation with knowledge that goes beyond traditional educational norms #PowerOfLearning24 What’s your #StephenLawrenceDayPledge ? #SLD24 #StephenLawrenceDay #StephenLawrence #BecauseOfStephen #ALegacyOfChange