Tag: Diversity & Inclusion

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Redefining Corporate Inclusion: Strategies for a Changing Political Landscape 

Among changing political tides, companies are now pushed to reassess their DEI commitments. Conversations once framed around equity are shifting toward the language of opportunity and merit. Explore the key themes shaping this landscape. ...

February 27, 2025 / Priya Ramanathan
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Navigating Politically Charged DEI Conversations in the Workplace

In today’s polarized environment, DEI initiatives have become both a rallying point and a lightning rod. Organizations find themselves at a crossroads—some scaling back due to external pressures, others doubling down on their commitments. This divergence underscores the need for a balanced, strategic approach. ...

February 18, 2025 / Jennifer Allison
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The Multiracial Perspective: Enhancing Workplace Diversity

With multiracial identities on the rise, workplaces must adapt to better support these complex experiences. Recognizing and celebrating multiracial perspectives in DEI initiatives fosters inclusivity, improves employee well-being and challenges restrictive racial norms in the workplace....

November 20, 2024 / Victoria Ewalefo, Alexis Harper
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From Algorithms to Inclusion: AI’s Role in Corporate DEI Strategies 

Imagine a workplace where potential bias is systematically identified, every employee receives personalized diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) training, and language barriers dissolve in real time. This potential reality is brought by artificial intelligence (AI) to corporate DEI initiatives. In a time where effective DEI strategies are critical, AI can be a game-changer and a powerful ally in creating truly inclusive workplaces....

July 25, 2024 / Alida Valle
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Why Perseverance Is at the Center of Pride in 2024

In a time of targeted harassment and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, the Proud@APCO employee resource group (ERG) has chosen “Pride Perseveres” as our theme for this year’s Pride Month. To persevere and display strength and resilience in the face of the assault on our community speaks to the foundation of Pride— an uprising against legalized harassment and discrimination....

June 11, 2024
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AANHPIs are Overlooked for Corporate Leadership

Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) representation and visibility increased in recent years, with public figures such as Vice President Kamala Harris, Illinois Senator Tammy Duckworth, Dwane “The Rock” Johnson, Auli’i Cravalho and Constance Wu, to name a few. Yet, it’s far more challenging to name AANHPI leaders in corporate America, especially at the C-Suite and board level.  ...

May 22, 2024 / Priya Ramanathan
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40 Years of Adversity and Progress

In some countries around the world, February is LGBT History month, so Frank Krikhaar wanted to chart the 40-year journey of boldness and courage of the LGBT community, both at APCO and around the world....

March 1, 2024 / Frank Krikhaar
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DEI as a Driving Force in Business Innovation

DEI in TMTs is essential to business innovation by facilitating an unbiased decision-making process, promoting creativity, and establishing an inclusive culture. To better achieve this goal, companies should work to better understand the experience of top leaders and employee perceptions of their leadership efforts....

May 8, 2023 / Alida Valle
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Head of the Class – How K-12 Administrators Will Need to Communicate Around Affirmative Action

Regardless of the multiple stances at play on affirmative action, all K-12 administrators will need to actively communicate about this issue to their educational communities, families and students....

March 29, 2023
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How Do We Empower Latina Women at the Workplace?

As part of their diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, companies and organizations should look for ways to constantly empower Hispanic women to pave their way toward leadership positions....

March 22, 2022 / Camille Villafañe