Lets stop talking about diversity and start working towards equity

Paloma Medina challenges our paradigm of diversity in the work place and in society with this eloquent, humorous talk. We need to do a “find and replace” in our vocabulary challenging the concept of diversity vs. equity. Paloma is an expert in the neuroscience behind equity and the psychology on how to improve our work... Read more

Inclusion Revolution | Daisy Auger Domínguez | TEDxPearlStreet

Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Daisy Auger-Domínguez invites us to consider why creating workplaces where everyone feels heard, valued and seen is hard, complex and at times emotionally triggering. According to Daisy, when we all start being the allies we want to be, showing up and for our colleagues, and persisting through discomfort and doing the... Read more

Disability and work: Let’s stop wasting talent | Hannah Barham-Brown

Disability is still a barrier to employment for millions of people – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Drawing on her own experience in the medical profession, Hannah Barham-Brown argues that people with disabilities are an asset more employers need to harness. Hannah Barham-Brown is a doctor, disability advocate and member of the... Read more

Disability Inclusion Matters for All

Persons with disabilities are more likely than others to experience adverse socioeconomic, such as less education, poorer health, fewer employment opportunities, and higher poverty rates. To end poverty and boost shared prosperity, we must leave no one behind. At the World Bank, we’re working to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable communities for all by breaking... Read more

Why Businesses Must Be Fearless With Disability Inclusion | Delaina Parrish

To increase the employment of college graduates with disabilities, there needs to be a collaborative effort. Delaina Parrish calls on college students, campus recruiters, and employers to share the message alongside her that diversity inclusion is also disability inclusion. Ms. Parrish is a 2020 Marketing graduate from the University of Florida with double minors in... Read more

The Missing Link to Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion

What does diversity and inclusion mean to you? How can diversity and inclusion lead to organizational success? Why do so many efforts to tap into the benefits of diversity fall short? How do we practice empathy and compassion when our brains are hard-wired to judge? It is challenging to create and sustain diversity and inclusion... Read more

How to get serious about diversity and inclusion in the workplace | Janet Stovall

Imagine a workplace where people of all colors and races are able to climb every rung of the corporate ladder -- and where the lessons we learn about diversity at work actually transform the things we do, think and say outside the office. How do we get there? In this candid talk, inclusion advocate Janet... Read more

3 ways to be more inclusive | Aduke Onafowokan

Aduke Onafowokan is gender equality, diversity and inclusion advocate. In 2016, she founded The sister sister network, a 5000+ leadership organization for women offering networking opportunities and leadership training to women across the globe. Aduke Onafowokan is gender equality, diversity and inclusion advocate. In 2016, she founded The Sister-Sister Network, a 5000+ leadership organisation for... Read more