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Celebrating Juneteenth with employHER Happy Juneteenth! 🌟 At employHER, we honor Juneteenth as a pivotal moment in American history, celebrating the end of slavery and the ongoing fight for freedom, equality, and justice for Black Americans. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and contributions of the Black community. As a platform dedicated to empowering underrepresented groups, we recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are committed to creating opportunities and fostering environments where everyone, regardless of their background, can thrive. Today, let's celebrate freedom and continue to advocate for a more inclusive and equitable future for all. Join us in recognizing the significance of Juneteenth and supporting the progress toward true equality. Together, we can make a difference. 🌍❤️🖤💚 How You Can Get Involved: 🌈 Educate Yourself and Others: Learn about the history of Juneteenth and share its significance with your community. 🌈 Support Black-Owned Businesses: Contribute to the economic empowerment of the Black community. 🌈 Advocate for Change: Stand up for policies and practices that promote equality and justice. 🌈 Participate in Local Events: Join Juneteenth celebrations and events in your area to show your support. Let's make Juneteenth not just a day of celebration, but a step towards a more inclusive and just society for everyone. . . . . . . . . #juneteenth #freedomday #diversityandinclusion #employHER #equalityforall #celebratejuneteenth #blacklivesmatter #workplaceequality #empowerment #inclusionmatters

In today's diverse workforce, it's crucial to understand intersectionality. It's the concept that our race, gender, ability, and other identities interact to create unique experiences. For example: A Black man with autism may face challenges related to both race and neurodivergence. A Black woman may have a different experience in the workplace than a white man. By recognising intersectionality, we can: Foster a more inclusive work environment. Develop policies that address the needs of all employees. Create a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Let's work together to build a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals! #Intersectionality #Diversityandinclusion #Workforce

Meet Sam Archibald (he/him), Creative Director and owner at Shortstop, a creative agency in Halifax! Hear about how Shortstop promotes inclusion within the marketing and advertising industry through their work and partnerships. In our Proud of Our Community outreach series, 🌈 we met with 2SLGBTQ+ chamber members throughout Pride Season to chat about how their identities inform their business practices! Happy Pride Season! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜  ___  Alt text: questions include: 1. Tell us about your business 2. How does your identity inform your business practices? 3. How do you promote inclusion in your business? 4. Are you celebrating Pride? If so, how?

Diversity is beautiful! Today, we celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that make our community strong. Let's embrace and uplift each other. Get your "Got Inclusion?" t-shirt here: https://lnkd.in/ekhwRUdC Image Description: A black t-shirt with the word "Got Inclusion?" across the front. "Got" is in white text. "Inclusion?" is in the colors of the rainbow, in the order red, orange, yellow, dark green, light green, dark blue, teal, purple. maroon, and magenta.

Are you doing enough to support ethnic diversity in your workplace? According to our recent survey, 63% more Black professionals than their white counterparts believe their organization hasn’t actively pursued demographic representation. The ED&I Report explores the career challenges and experiences for professionals from different ethnic backgrounds. You’ll learn from the insights of top organizations and experts, such as Kim Crowder, who are leading the way in creating equitable workplaces. Download the report and find out how you can make a difference during Black History Month and beyond. https://lnkd.in/gb7R9p5C #EDI #WorkplaceEquality #BlackHistoryMonth

Intersectionality is a concept we've spoken about on our platform before, and as we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we're eager to delve deeper into its significance in shaping diverse experiences within our waterfront workplaces and community. Acknowledging and embracing intersectionality as allies means recognizing and seeking to understand the unique challenges faced by Black individuals who may also navigate complexities of gender, sexuality, disability, and more. By incorporating an intersectional lens, we can better understand the layered impact of systemic issues, such as racism and discrimination, on various aspects of an individual's identity. Here are 3 tips for building intersectional inclusivity in the workplace: 🌊 Foster open and respectful conversations. Create a safe space for employees to discuss their unique experiences and challenges related to intersectionality. As leaders, it’s important to actively listen, learn, and integrate intersectional perspectives into decision-making processes. And as team members, it’s equally important to engage empathetically, respecting and valuing the diverse contributions of our colleagues to cultivate an inclusive work environment. 🌊 Review policies and practices to promote inclusivity. Review and adapt your organizational policies to consider the intersectional experiences of employees and identify potential barriers that may affect these individuals. It’s also important to recognize that individuals might benefit from flexible policies to accommodate their unique needs. 🌊 Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Encourage the creation and implementation of ERGs that support various intersectional identities. These ERGs can serve as invaluable safe spaces for employees to connect, share experiences, and seek support. Moreover, fostering collaboration among ERGs allows for the sharing of valuable insights and recommendations that address intersectional challenges within your organization and beyond. #Intersectionality #IntersectionalityInTheWorkplace #DEI #BHM #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion

As you’ll know, it’s currently Black Inclusion Week, and fittingly, it’s also Learning at Work Week! That’s why, for our followers keen to make the most of both, we wanted to let you know about another event on the horizon covering ‘Effective Allyship to the Black Community’. We can all benefit from learning more about allyship best practices within the workplace, and there’s no time like the present 💪 Sign up today and learn more about key topics including identifying barriers to change, promoting and recognising Black talent, distinguishing performative allyship from genuine support in the workplace, and more! https://lnkd.in/eX35w44R #BlackInclusionWeek #LearningAtWorkWeek #Allyship

Absolutely! For Black businesswomen, empowerment is key. 🌟 Stand tall against workplace challenges with these strategies: 1. Build a support network 🤝 2. Amplify each other's voices 📢 3. Educate on your rights 👩🏾⚖️ Let's lift each other up! 💪🏾 Share your empowerment story or drop a 💜 if you're on this journey. #BlackBusinessWomen #Empowerment #WorkplaceEquality

Absolutely! For Black businesswomen, empowerment is key. 🌟 Stand tall against workplace challenges with these strategies: 1. Build a support network 🤝 2. Amplify each other's voices 📢 3. Educate on your rights 👩🏾⚖️ Let's lift each other up! 💪🏾 Share your empowerment story or drop a 💜 if you're on this journey. #BlackBusinessWomen #Empowerment #WorkplaceEquality

April Is Celebrate Diversity Month! Celebrate Diversity Month takes place in April every year, and it was initiated in 2004 to recognize and honor the diversity of the world around us. It is a time to recognize and understand our differences, such as gender, race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, and other factors. This celebration aims to get people to support a deeper understanding of others, regardless of who they are, what they are, or how they live. It’s also an opportunity to increase diversity in the workplace. According to the American employment website Glassdoor, up to 47% of Black and Hispanic employees in the U.S. have quit their jobs after experiencing discrimination. Having a diverse workforce is important to ensure the inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. MSB Employment Justice recognizes Celebrate Diversity Month as a time of reflection, and a way for us to develop a greater sense of respect towards others and celebrate our differences. #InclusionMatters #WorkplaceDiversity #CelebrateDiversity #CelebrateDifferences #MSBJustice