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Ethics Awareness Month: An HR Lens
In today's increasingly polarized political landscape, navigating personal and professional life with ethical integrity can be a...

Erin Yong
Mar 133 min read
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The Transformative Power of Mentorship
" A mentor allows you to acknowledge the path you’re on and support your decision to make a detour ” – Michelle D. Campbell Michelle...

Michelle Campbell
Jan 162 min read
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Shaping Tomorrow: The Evolving Equity Landscape of 2025
As we approach 2025, the landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is poised for significant transformation. Organizations are...

Elianne Van Slyke
Jan 92 min read
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Indigenous People’s Day: Celebrating History, Heritage, and Healing
Indigenous People’s Day, celebrated on the second Monday in October, offers an opportunity to honor the history, culture, and...

Elianne Van Slyke
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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Women’s Equality in 2024: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
In 2024, the conversation around women's equality remains as critical as ever, with both strides and setbacks shaping the landscape....

Elianne Van Slyke
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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Exploring the Implications of Education Access
In an ideal world, education would be a fundamental right accessible to all, regardless of geographical location, socio-economic status,...

Elianne Van Slyke
May 1, 20244 min read
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Bridging the Gap: Access to Sustainability
In recent years, the global conversation surrounding sustainability has gained significant momentum. From reducing carbon emissions to...

Elianne Van Slyke
Mar 27, 20243 min read
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Empowering Young Women: Breaking Barriers in Corporate Leadership
February commemorates several significant days celebrating women: National Girls & Women in Sports Day (February 7th) and the...

Elianne Van Slyke
Feb 14, 20243 min read
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Navigating the Workplace During an Election Year
Navigating the complex landscape of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as a leader presents unprecedented challenges in today's...

Elianne Van Slyke
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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Behind REACH Cultural Stories
For over 45 years, REACH (Respecting Ethnic and Cultural Heritage), has provided education and training programs to organizations across...

Elianne Van Slyke
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Starting the School Year Practicing Cultural Consciousness
As students return to school filled with ideas, goals, and hopes for the new year, we must be aware of the complex changes that many...

Elianne Van Slyke
Sep 7, 20235 min read
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Affirmative Action in 2023
Affirmative action continues to be a topic of debate and legal challenge, with several supreme court rulings shaping its implementation....
REACH
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Understanding Intersectionality
What is Intersectionality As a society, we oftentimes pinpoint marginalized groups under one umbrella category of oppression. However, in...

Elianne Van Slyke
Jul 11, 20233 min read
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Pride Yourself in Organization Inclusivity
The average American professional spends about 90,000 hours of their lives working. That’s roughly 13% of one’s entire life. With such a...

Elianne Van Slyke
Jun 7, 20232 min read
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Mental Health & DEI
Mental health affects us all differently and can be examined through various DEI lenses such as gender, race, orientation, socioeconomic...

Elianne Van Slyke
May 15, 20232 min read
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How To Build a Diverse Network
Developing a professional network and learning how to expand our networks is essential to a prosperous career. But how often do we take...

Elianne Van Slyke
Mar 30, 20233 min read
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Hair Discrimination
How you are treated based on your hair is a focal point for discrimination, or the lack thereof, and the appearance and properties of...

Elianne Van Slyke
Feb 22, 20235 min read
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Cognitive DEI; Neurodiversity
Implementation of diversity in the workplace is often publicly perceived as intentional integration of genders, races, ethnicities, and...

Elianne Van Slyke
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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Practicing Inclusivity this Holiday Season
The holidays can be a joyous time for many people around the world. The holiday season is typically associated with spending time with...

Elianne Van Slyke
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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Understanding and Acting on Microaggressions
What are Microaggressions? Microaggressions are actions of bias, discrimination, and ignorance that lead to exclusion. Microassaults are...
REACH
May 3, 20222 min read
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