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February 2025 DEI Observances
Observances happening in February such as, Black History Month, Lantern Festival, World Day of Social Justice, and International Mother Language Day.
January 2026 Observances
For many people, January signifies the beginning of the New Year. This month also has some notable observances you might want to be mindful of at your organization.
6 Key Qualities of an Inclusive Leader
Inclusive leaders have many admirable qualities. They are empathetic, humble, energetic, confident and gracious to name a few…
So You Want to Talk About Race
Overview of Ijeoma Oluo's book "So You Want To Talk About Race". Get a deeper understanding of racism with statistics and resources for further education.
Should You Compensate Your ERG Leaders?
Learn about the importance of Employee Resource Group Leaders and how to compensate them for their efforts (even with a limited budget!).
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Every year on December 3rd, millions of people around the world commemorate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD).
How to Craft a Land Acknowledgement
Acknowledging land is a long-standing tradition among Indigenous peoples around the globe. Land acknowledgements have become increasingly popular among…
December 2025 Observances
List of key observances in December including World Aids Day, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Hannukah, and more. Get communications templates for your workplace.
How to Create a Sense of Belonging at Work
Everyone has experienced the feeling of not belonging at least once in their lifetime. For some, not belonging is a familiar feeling.
9 Job Boards to Help You Meet Your DEI Hiring Goals
Your company is looking to hire more diverse talent to fulfill your diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring goals. It’s important for your company to actively seek out diverse talent and one way to do this is to partner with job boards that specialize in diversity, equity and inclusion.
Building Trust When Collecting DEI Data
It can be challenging to collect diversity, equity and inclusion data when employees feel uncomfortable or fearful. It’s crucial to build a trusting relationship with employees…
Celebrating Halloween in the Workplace
Celebrated each year on October 31, Halloween is a spooktacular holiday filled with tricks and treats…
What is Ageism?
How would you feel if a colleague told you that you were too old to participate in an activity? You might think to yourself, “My age does not define my ability.”
National Coming Out Day
Learn about the history of National Coming Out Day, when it is celebrated, and how to observe the event at work.
World Mental Health Day
We all have mental health. It transcends factors such as age, religion, ethnicity, language, gender, sexual orientation, education and geographic location. Our mental health is…
Rosh Hashanah: The Jewish New Year
Learn about the facts and history of Rosh Hashanah including how to celebrate this event in your workplace.
7 Ways to Make Your Employees Feel Included
Everyone has experienced a moment of exclusion in their lifetime. Maybe you weren’t invited to a dinner with friends or your coworker’s wedding…
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
The United Nations (UN) Working Group on Indigenous Populations (WGIP) first met on August 9, 1982. The purpose of the WIGP’s establishment was to…
Islamic New Year
The Islamic New Year, also referred to as the Hijra, indicates the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Before the establishment of the Hijra, Muslims living in the city of Mecca…
