What is Disability Inclusion? And Why It Matters
Disability inclusion is the difference between working in survival mode or feeling safe and valued at work. As Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging consultants, we realize that accessibility in the workplace is important to inclusion. What is disability inclusion? Disability and inclusion, according to the CDC, is “including people with disabilities in everyday activities and […]
Health Equity Resources: From Idea to Action – Making Health Equity a Reality
Does your health organization need health equity resources? In 2019, the AMA created the Center for Health Equity to eliminate health inequities, improve health outcomes, and close disparities gaps. Four years later, healthcare systems and practitioners struggle to operationalize how to make health equity a reality. On September 13, 2023, Tonya Ladipo, LCSW (CEO, The […]
Ep 29: Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare with Tonya Ladipo
On September 13th and September 21st, Tonya Ladipo is hosting a virtual healthcare symposium, “Workplace Wellness & Equity in Healthcare.” In this episode, Tonya talks about growing up as the daughter of an emergency room physician, the significance of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action ruling, and why the healthcare industry needs to stay committed to […]
Ep. 28: Managing Allyship Fatigue with Farah Harris
Guilt, shame, and uncertainty about the right thing to say or do has been described as allyship fatigue when it comes to learning the history and day-to-day experiences of people from underrepresented communities. As a leader in your organization, do you avoid the tough conversations, or do you lean into them? In this episode, we […]
Ep 24: How to Practice Empathy at Work with Giovan Lane
Empathy has often been considered a ‘soft skill’. Yet, research shows that leaders with high emotional intelligence and empathy are more successful. In this episode, we speak with scientist Giovan Lane about the ways pharmaceutical company, GSK, is integrating empathy into the workplace. Listen to Episode Watch on YouTube Key Takeaways: Empathy is a superpower […]
