How do we keep our diversity, equity and inclusion goals on track during COVID-19? This past Monday, diversity, equity and inclusion leaders from across the United States offered their ideas on how to answer this question. This post offers a few strategies to help you keep your organization’s DEI goals at the center of decisions made during COVID-19. If you find these strategies helpful, consider registering for the next community call this Monday at 1 pm Pacific and 4 pm Eastern Time.

Let’s establish a 2020 Belonging Vision this New Year. If you need support on clarifying this vision, be sure to explore several exciting activities our firm already has on the calendar. Save the date and be sure to bring a colleague or two along for the learning journey. As we enter the new “Roaring ‘20’s,” we have many opportunities to grow the #BelongingMovement, and we look forward to collaborating with you to build belonging at work for all of your stakeholders.

In the DEI world, this artistic concept of negative space translates into concrete guidance for leaders eager to construct their own definition of radical inclusion. This work gets an organization closer to establishing a culture where everyone wants to be radically included. This blog post focuses on how you can begin to leverage negative space to develop your own definition of radical inclusion. It is the first installment of a 5-part blog series related to the inaugural Belonging at Work Online Summit taking place October 7 – 11, 2019. Save your seat for the Summit here. Registration is FREE!

Want to serve as a workplace champion for LGBTQ inclusion and join fellow leaders, visionaries, change agents, movers, and shakers in getting support to grow the #BelongingMovement? If so, consider enrolling in the 30-Day Pride Challenge and connect with the mentorship and peer support you need to build a more inclusive workplace. Registration for the Challenge closes on Friday, May 31 and you can enroll in the program here! The first challenge goes out to the group on June 1, and we’d love for you to participate. Together, let’s grow the #BelongingMovement!

Let’s face it…keeping New Year’s resolutions is tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. If you have made a personal resolution to do more in your workplace to build an inclusive organization, and you aren’t certain where to start, look no further! The RPC Team has developed the 30-Day Belonging Challenge specifically to help you take everyday actions to cultivate a workplace culture of belonging. When you enroll in the Challenge, you’ll spend about 5 minutes each day (tops!) incorporating some of the concepts from Rhodes Perry’s new book, Belonging At Work. So what are you waiting for? Enroll today, encourage a friend or a colleague to join you, and together let’s grow the #BelongingMovement!

This October, let us celebrate, remember, and honor the sacrifices and hard work of the many LGBTQ people, and our allies, who have come before us to help make the workplace a more welcoming and inclusive environment for so many within the Rainbow Family. For ideas on how to talk about the importance of this month at work, please review this great list.

Celebrations and September go hand-in-hand. This year is especially worthy of celebrating. Why? September is my birth month, and this month marks the completion of writing my first book, Belonging at Work! l wrote the book to help leaders, and those on their way to joining them, build diverse and inclusive workplaces. The stories, case studies, and research featured in the text offer everyday actions you can take, no matter your role, to build a more inclusive organization.

#ImmigrantHeritageMonth is celebrated to recognize the significant contributions immigrants have made and continue to make in the United States. Now more than ever, diversity, equity, and inclusion champions must amplify the importance of this month at work. It's on us to be the change we want to see in the workplace and the world. The time is right - right now - to #KeepFamiliesTogether, advocate for the rights of our colleagues no matter their national origin, and defend our values.

Good news – 23 days from today, the 30 Day Pride Challenge kicks off! The challenge offers proven strategies any employee can take action on, no matter their position within an organization. For only $27 - less than $1/day - you will gain support, simple actions, and the confidence needed to cultivate inclusive workplaces for your LGBTQ colleagues. Through these efforts, you will make significant contributions that will signal to your LGBTQ colleagues that they are respected, valued, and belong at work. Enroll today!

Earlier this year, the Belonging at Work team developed a blog series exploring emerging trends for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professionals. To connect with fellow professionals, we’ll be offering a live webinar next Thursday, April 12 where participants will have an opportunity to further explore these trends. The learning kicks off at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern time, and DEI professionals along with anyone else interested in the concept of how to cultivate workplace cultures of belonging are encouraged to register here: www.rhodesperry.com/register.

This week’s post examines several strategies designed to link the performance of the senior executive team to their ability in meeting the organization’s DEI goals. It concludes a six-week series examining emerging trends for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professionals. If you found this series helpful, register for the next RPC webinar, Exploring 2018 DEI Trends, scheduled for Thursday, April 12, and for additional support and strategies related to this work, subscribe to the RPC Belonging at Work Newsletter.

Belonging – it's the reason why I started my business, and it's the driving force behind why I've dedicated my career to inspiring others to open their hearts and minds to new people, ideas, and experiences. As I continue to build a purpose-driven business designed to make it easier for professionals to bring their whole selves to work, I am eager to learn more about the specific challenges you are looking to address, and how I can offer support or guidance. I encourage you to let me know how I can help by sending a quick email.

This week’s post examines several strategies designed to reduce unconscious bias during the interview process. It is a part of a six week series examining emerging trends for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professionals. After reading this post, register for the next RPC webinar, Exploring 2018 DEI Trends, scheduled for Thursday, April 12, and for additional support and strategies related to this work, subscribe to the RPC Belonging at Work Newsletter.

Last week I published the third of six posts exploring emerging trends for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professionals. This week’s post examines how we can effectively measure the impact of our DEI initiatives. The content specifically dives into how your firm can incorporate metrics to determine the true ROI of your organization’s DEI efforts. After reading this post, register for the next RPC webinar, Exploring 2018 DEI Trends, scheduled for Thursday, April 12, and for additional support and strategies related to this work, subscribe to the RPC Belonging at Work Newsletter.

Last week I co-facilitated a webinar for the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM) where we discussed the power and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. Inspired by the conversation, I decided to take the conversation further by developing a blog series exploring some of the 2018 trends for diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) professionals. Over the next six weeks we’ll take a deeper dive exploring some of these trends. Be on the lookout for more posts every Wednesday, and if you like this content, subscribe to the RPC newsletter.

Artificial intelligence is playing an increasing role in all aspects of Human Resources systems and everyday practices. Often, technology is making decisions before people are making them. But can technology be used to minimize unconscious bias in HR operations? Or does it reinforce stereotypes, and sabotage a company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategy? If you are curious about these questions, consider attending an upcoming webinar I'll be co-facilitating with my friend and colleague, Bernadette Smith on Wednesday, January 31 at 12 pm PT for members from the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (IHRIM)

Changing workplace culture is hard. Creating a workplace culture of belonging can seem even more daunting. To get the support you need to implement your organization’s D&I ethos into everyday best practices, consider participating in the next RPC live webinar on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 11 am Pacific/2 pm Eastern. The webinar will offer concrete strategies to help cultivate a workplace culture of belonging. Register for free by clicking here.

On Thursday, November 9 at 11:00 am Pacific/2:00 pm Eastern, the RPC team will host a live webinar offering participants simple and effective strategies on how to cultivate a workplace cultures of belonging. The webinar will accomplish two goals: 1) clarify why workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion matter, and; 2) define how any professional in the workplace can take personal actions to cultivate it. Whether you’re a senior executive or new to the workplace, you’ll walk away with concrete strategies and confidence to welcome and include diverse talent, ideas, and experiences in the workplace. Save your spot and register today!

Over the past century, the workplace has evolved in significant ways. Unfortunately, what hasn’t changed for many workplaces is the physical nature of the office – it’s often overlooked as a source for building inclusive environments where teams can thrive. Given this pain point, experts have a wide variety of solutions to reimagine traditional office environments that can help drive innovation, cross-cultural collaboration, and a spirit of inclusion. This blog post offers strategies on how to up the ante of your office space. For leaders interested in communicating why creating an inspiring and inclusive workplace is critical, register for the next RPC free webinar on the topic by clicking here.

Are you a young professional craving the satisfaction that comes from helping businesses improve their workplace cultures for diverse employees? Are you comfortable joining a virtual team that knows how to balance hard work with good fun? Are you more than okay working on projects that promote entrepreneurship, social justice, LGBTQ movement building, and employment equity issues? You just might have what it takes to join the RPC team…