Spectra Diversity Inclusion Assessment™: Audit and Measure DEI to Transform Your Organization

In a recent post I asked; Why Perform a DEI Organizational Assessment in 2023? In response to the valid and reliable evidence of bias, discrimination,…

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Why Perform a DEI Organizational Assessment in 2023? By Charlotte F. Hughes

“In the face of uncertainties, planning defines the particular place you want to be and how you intend to get there.”- Peter Drucker My family…

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Documentaries On Race – Group Discussions – Make Excellent DEI Events – Charlotte F. Hughes and Brian L. Hughes

We hope your are enjoying a wonderful holiday season with friends and family on Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas! Here’s to a bright New Year and…

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Cultural Competence in Corporate and Healthcare Workplaces by Charlotte F. Hughes

Cultural competence in the workplace is vital to fostering an open, collaborative, and productive work environment. As companies become more diverse and seek greater inclusion…

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Recognizing & Responding to Implicit Bias By Charlotte F. Hughes

What Is Implicit Bias? We all have biases — unsupported assumptions we make about people or groups. Implicit bias, also commonly known as unconscious bias,…

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The Key to Sustainable DEI? Consistency and Accountability – By Charlotte F. Hughes

In the workplace, the definition of DEI is expanding. It’s not about reaching certain demographic quotas or professing blindness to difference. Instead, it’s about understanding…

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What This DEI Practitioner Is Thankful For This Thanksgiving – By Charlotte F. Hughes

I was reflecting on some of the DEI challenges that remain concerning this year yet I still feel optimistic and appreciative as a DEI practitioner. …

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Eight Tips For Establishing a DEI Council By Charlotte F. Hughes

Establishing a DEI Council helps create strategic accountability for results, provides governance and oversight on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, and promotes company-wide communication…

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Are You an Equitable & Inclusive Employer or Still Just an Equal Opportunity Employer? By Charlotte F. Hughes

When I speak with HR executives at organizations without a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategic plan, I often hear them ask, “Why should I…

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10 Proven Actions to Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging by Charlotte F. Hughes

Over the last decade, and particularly the last two years, a new era of corporate responsibility has emerged. Americans are increasingly demanding that businesses prioritize…

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