Any good books folks have read recently on DEI?

Is it possible as an employee to bring up to management that you want to see more DEI efforts when you are still fairly new and one of the only minorities on the team? Any advice?

Have you ever had to deal with ingroup fighting between ERGs?

What’s the most fun you’ve ever had at a DEI or ERG event?

Alright similar to another post, but what I want to know is what kind of RELIGIOUS accommodations and inclusion do you think is appropriate for an employer to foster?

DEI Tip of the week in comments! 💡
This week's subject is: Supporting Your Teens Mental Health

Always appreciate the conversations around these tips!

What kind of accommodations is your company committed to making for folks with disabilities? Is is pretty much any ask, as long as they fulfill their responsibilities?

What do you think about white people with no religious affiliations getting mandala tattoos?
Is it culturaly offensive/ cultural appropriation?

Does anyone else have so much trauma from their previous job that just seeing the name of the firm upsets them all over again? Now, I’m scared and anxious about completing assignments at my new job.

Have you ever facilitated a difficult discussion on a DEI topic and how did that go?

How does your company celebrate cultural moments?

I’m really struggling to get executive sponsorship at work. Any suggestions?

Shout yourself out! What’s something you’re really proud of in the last year?

What’s your org doing for religious diversity and inclusion? Any particular barriers? Interest and opportunities for engagement?

Do you think working in the office allows you foster a sense of inclusivity more than remote work?

I feel like I wear a lot of hats most days. The hat that just never seems to fit right is recruiting. I second guess every job description and often face push back from the actual recruiting team.
I also don't… more

Have you ever gotten coaching for your DEI career?

Are there any societies you’re a member of that have helped you on your DEI career?

What are you planning for Hispanic heritage month?

Anything positive that you are putting into place in the near future to shore up efforts for DEI? And protect from any rollbacks? I want to know we've got some plans

I'm currently interviewing for a fresh category manager position with Amazon. The location are Seattle, Arlington, and NY, my questions are:

Which location is the best?
Amazon a good company to work… more

If you could change one thing about your organization’s approach to DEI, what would it be?

How have you worked with your HR business partner teams to ensure that employees with disabilities are protected and accommodated?

Which industry do you think is best at DEI?

DEI tip of the week in comments! 💡
Subject: 4 pillars to Allyship

What departments/leaders have been the best allies in your DEI work? I’ve found finance departments in particular (and cfos) especially enthusiastic and empathetic to DEI work

Happy Thursday DEI fishies! I’ve been thinking a lot about how various programs have different acronyms to describe their work - which elements/acronyms do you think are the most useful?

Feels like I am always trying to prove to my manager I'm competent enough to do the job. I am a WOC and I get the feeling that they think I'm a "diversity hire" that needs to be watc… more

What skills do you think are most useful for a DEI practitioner?

Have you had difficulty with family or friends mocking your work? I have some family who don’t think DEI “counts”

I delivered my first #IAmRemarkable workshop today as a facilitator! If you haven't heard of this workshop before, you should definitely look it up!