Learn how to address racial equity in your organization with IBIS's key principles: listen, understand, and educate. Our training aims to create a more inclusive environment by addressing unique challenges and promoting racial equity.

When diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues rise to the forefront, Human Resources is often an early player in creating solutions – and executing on the work. But when it comes time to dive into long-term strategic DEI planning for the whole organization, HR leaders aren't always at the table.

A relationship taught me the power of dialogue, especially regarding race. Trust allowed us to be vulnerable and challenge assumptions, bridging gaps created by social distance.

To foster gender inclusivity in the workplace, organizations must actively embrace gender diversity in language and practices. From sharing pronouns during introductions to using gender-neutral language and providing all-gender restrooms, these steps create a safer, more inclusive environment for all employees.

As a cisgender lesbian, I plan to make Pride an opportunity to honor those who came before me and to ease the path for those who follow. Join me in re-committing to LGBTQ equality, fostering environments where everyone can thrive.

Black male leaders often grapple with double consciousness, balancing their leadership roles with how they are perceived due to their racial identity.

For decades, Asian Americans have been seen as hardworking employees who don’t cause a fuss. These stereotypes perpetuate the 'model minority' myth and impact how AAPI individuals are viewed in the workplace.

The Town of Glastonbury, CT recently engaged us to conduct a series of trainings called Allyship in Action.

If you talk to any woman, no story is the same. Everyone would tell you about different struggles in their life that have made them who they are.

Every Black History Month is important, but as we reach new levels of awareness and understanding on racial injustice, nationally and globally, this one feels different.

Our team weighed in on key takeaway lessons from the recent past, and what changes they hope to make happen in the coming year.

Our connections help foster growth and change, and to see people reaching out across geographies, time zones, and spaces to connect and learn has been a profound silver lining to the cloud of this year’s health crisis.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for any democracy, transcending political affiliation and requiring organizations to create cultures that invite and support all voices.

The first lesson we share at IBIS is that either you’re upholding the status quo, or you’re actively working to change it.

Working remotely allows us to break down any geographic walls," says Bryony Bouyer, highlighting how Hasbro used virtual sessions to bring employees worldwide together for Unconscious Bias training.

The 5-stage model of Design Thinking—Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype, and Test—can guide organizations in creating innovative and effective DEI strategies.

While this is by no means a comprehensive guide, these are a few simple yet powerful actions we can all take, no matter our location or occupation.

Joining the fight for racial equity and justice may seem daunting if you fear making a mistake, but change can’t happen unless we step out of our comfort zones.

We intentionally leveraged the equalizing power of the virtual environment to include everyone in dialogue and ensure that no one feels excluded.

Leaders must hold themselves and others accountable to change.