In our August 3, 2021 post entitled, Neurodiversity: Talent Innovation and Inclusion Excellence we explained the definition of neurodiversity and the extraordinary benefits of workplace neurodiversity including increased innovation and a more inclusive organizational culture. On the same date, my INCLUSIVE ENTERPRISE Podcast co-host Charlotte Hughes and I welcomed Hiren
I believe I was destined to be a liberal arts student in college at a relatively early age,13 years or so in junior high school. There was no History Channel or National Geographic channel in those days, but there were past issues of National Geographic magazine, as well as the
I’m excited and honored to be invited to speak and facilitate an interactive virtual session on BRAVE conversations about Race and Inclusion in the Workplace for the Northeast Florida Chapter of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Jacksonville. As an African American
Last month, on Sunday, July 18, 2021, CBS 60 Minutes program, Correspondent Anderson Cooper reported that many adults with autism have a hard time finding a job, but more companies are discovering the unique skills and potential people with autism offer. The program featured five adults on the autism spectrum
The benefits of inclusive leadership driving value in the enterprise have long been clear: In 2017 McKinsey & Company published an extensive analysis to explore not only how diversity matters but also how companies can use inclusive leadership to improve their financial performance. The following year, Inc. magazine advised executives
By Brian L. Hughes Today, Monday, July 26, 2021 celebration and inspiration rule the day as we mark the 31st Anniversary of the signing of The Americans with Disabilities Act! Inclusive Leaders Group and all disability advocates recognize this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities.
“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” —Michael Porter Strategic talent management is about defining your future need for talent in the organization and taking actions to meet these needs. While many companies are aware of their diversity and inclusion talent needs, they are still challenged when
States have already enacted more than 20 laws this year that will make it harder for Americans to vote — and many legislatures are still in session. The United States is on track to far exceed its most recent period of significant voter suppression — 2011. By October of that
