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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

In honor of October's LGBTQ History Month, I'm very pleased to announce the next offering of the LGBTQ A-Z Certification, which kicks off on Monday, October 2. The program offers individual and group mentorship for executive, HR, and diversity professionals looking for proven strategies to build a culture of belonging for their LGBTQ stakeholders. When you enroll by Friday, you will receive 50% off of the registration fee when using the promo code AUTUMN. Visit www.rhodesperry.com/mentorship to enroll today!

In honor of National Coming Out Day, I’m offering an early-bird registration special of $97 for my next webinar hosted on Thursday, December 1 at 11:00 am Pacific/2:00 pm Eastern Time. The webinar will support executive, HR, and diversity professionals interested in gaining skills, receiving mentorship, and being held accountable to develop a clear LGBTQ diversity and inclusion vision. During the live event, participants have the opportunity to share their ideas, challenges, and solutions when it comes to crafting a clear LGBTQ diversity & inclusion vision intended to create more welcoming workplaces. The webinar special also includes a pre-work activity, and an optional coaching call following the training. The special discount rate will be honored for all who register before November 1. You can secure your discount rate, and save $50 by registering here. The registration fee will increase to $147 after Monday, October 31.