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Using Inclusive Language to Communicate More Effectively| Dr. Suzanne Wertheim

Peter Winick

She is also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide: 6 Simple Principles for Avoiding Painful Mistakes and Communicating Respectfully, which is filled with real-world examples and exercises that can help boost your inclusive language skills. Suzanne explains what inclusive language is and why it matters.

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What Makes an Inclusive Leader?

Harvard Business Review

Leaders play a critical role in fostering inclusivity within their organizations. Inclusive leaders also cut down employee attrition risk. Inclusive leaders also cut down employee attrition risk. They identified five key behaviors that help leaders make their organizations more inclusive.

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Research: Why Inclusive Hiring Must Include Refugees

Harvard Business Review

When companies seek to engage in more inclusive recruitment, they often overlook recruitment initiatives focused on refugees. The number of global refugees, asylum seekers, and others in need of international protection surpassed 50.3 million people at the end of 2023, per the U.N. Refugee Agency.

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How To Be An Inclusive Leader

Eric Jacobson

“No matter your title, or how advanced you already consider yourself to be as an inclusive leader, I believe this book will help you evolve and motivate you to take action,” says Jennifer Brown about her book, How To be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role In Creating Cultures Of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be.

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10 Reasons Why Inclusion Is a Competitive Advantage

Harvard Business Review

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

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What Demographics Forms Say About Inclusivity at Your Company

Harvard Business Review

In this article, the authors summarize recent research on identity omission in demographics forms and offer two low-cost, low-risk suggestions for how organizations can boost the inclusivity of the demographics forms they use.

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Diversity Recruiting 101: How To Attract And Retain Talent In 2025

Speaker: Ginamarie Wells, PhD MCC

From creating inclusive job descriptions to implementing blind hiring techniques and expanding talent pools, this session will offer actionable insights into building a diverse workforce. Join us for a forward look into the latest trends and innovations shaping the future of diversity recruiting.

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DEIB Reimagined: Navigating Change and Shaping the Future

Speaker: Lachandra B. Baker, MBA, CTA, CDP - Founder/Principal Consultant at LBB Edutainment, Keynote Speaker, and Author

Embrace the journey towards a more inclusive, equitable workplace! This webinar will equip you with actionable strategies, best practices, and reflection tools to effectively lead and inspire change in your organization. Future Forecasting: Identify emerging trends and expectations in DEIB for the upcoming year.

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Behind The Curtain: How Todays Political Climate is Steering HR and DEI in 2025

Speaker: Hanh Nguyen

For HR leaders, understanding how these external forces shape our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts is crucial. As we traverse the unpredictable waters of the current political and economic landscape, we find ourselves at a crossroads.

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AI & DEI: With Great Opportunities Comes Great HR Responsibility

Speaker: Jen Kirkwood - Partner, Responsible HR & AI at IBM and World Economic Forum Executive Fellow

Globally, organizations are at a critical intersection of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AI acceleration. As companies race to discover what generative AI can do, HR must lead conversations about how to balance cutting-edge innovations with integrity, trust, and diversity.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

Learn practical strategies to implement and communicate these benefits effectively to ensure your company stands out as a values-driven and inclusive employer. Discover how these benefits not only meet the evolving needs of your employees but also align with organizational values and goals.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

💡 Ensuring Equity: Tips to make your fertility benefits program inclusive and accessible to all employees. . 💸 Financial Considerations: How each option impacts treatment choices and reduces financial burdens. 🚧 Avoid Pitfalls: Common challenges and how to navigate them effectively.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.