Russ Ewell | Blog
The Importance of Disability Inclusion
Despite the importance of diversity, many organizations still do not support and hire people with disabilities. This is because they do not consider the barriers people with disabilities face when participating in their communities. Many organizations are...
How Business Leaders Can Support People of Color at Their Company
Leaders of companies have a vital role in supporting and engaging marginalized groups such as black and brown employees. They can also help strengthen the communities they serve by providing them with the necessary resources and support. Compassion and social...
How You Can Support Neurodiverse Employees at Your Business
We often think of race, sexual orientation, physical disability, and gender when it comes to diversity, equity, and inclusion. But what about cognitive and mental diversity? According to a study, around 15% of people worldwide are neurodivergent. This could include...
Why it’s Important to Focus on Systems When Implementing DEI Programs
In response to the criticism that the lack of action and commitment to diversity and inclusion has been a major issue in corporate America, many companies are now taking the issue of addressing inequities seriously. According to a survey, over 40% of companies have...
How Investing in a Remote Workforce can Improve Diversity Efforts
The positive effects of diversity on an organization's performance are clear: it can lead to better decisions and innovation, and it can help improve the company's competitive advantage. Over the past few years, various companies worldwide have started implementing...
Promoting Diverse Leadership at Your Business
As the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace continues to be acknowledged by many businesses, it becomes vital that more diverse individuals are in leadership positions. The individuals at the top influence the culture of a company. If you are...
How Companies Can Use Data to Advance Diversity
Due to the rise of data-driven technology, few areas in the workplace are not benefitting from data-driven change. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives can also benefit from this increased reliance on data. There are several things you can do to ensure that...
4 Ways of Making Your Workplace Welcoming to People With Different Religions
The working environment dictates employees' productivity. For instance, a hostile working environment lowers workers' morale, whereas a conducive working environment increases workers' productivity. In that case, employers must embrace and respect workers from...
Why Providing Diversity and Sensitivity Training Is Important
While ignoring the necessity of diversity training in the workplace can be tempting, it is an important tool for retaining a diverse and thriving company. Companies can connect with customers on all levels with employees from different backgrounds and perspectives....
Hands-on Learning: 101
Education is a very scrutinized area in society. Most people are concerned about global and national averages, test scores, and getting students into college. While the education that young people get is through lectures and reading textbooks, the best teaching method...