We have all heard the proverb “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link,” by Thomas Reid. This proverb means that regardless of...
West Michigan’s population is increasing in diversity across race and ethnic identities. Our region is expected to experience a 4% population growth (JPG) in the...
Nearly 60 years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr. declared “I Have a Dream” from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on April 28,...
Many organizations in West Michigan and beyond desire to increase workforce diversity and inclusion. To reach this goal, one strategy proven to lead to positive...
We are excited to announce the release of the second edition of Five Essential Competencies of Effective Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders. This guidebook outlines...
The first two blogs in this series came to me during early morning sessions at the YMCA and were drafted over a weekend. Candidly, I...
As organizations embark on their journey to create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces the thought alone can be overwhelming. What if we say the...
In the U.S. — particularly in Michigan’s largest cities and rural communities — protests highlighting systemic racism, specifically within the criminal justice system, continue to...
Impact by Gender Men typically lose work early in a recession because they tend to be employed in industries that are more cyclical. However, the...