DEI News, & Insights

Diversity vs. Equity vs. Inclusion – What’s the Difference?

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: What’s the Real Difference? ???? What Are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are often used interchangeably, but they each have distinct meanings. Understanding these concepts is key to...

A Different Type of Earth Day

April is typically a month of rejoicing, a month of bright days mixed with spring showers. Flowers begin to bloom, and it feels as though the world is taking a step away from the coldness of the winter season. This transformative month also contains a celebration...

DEI Myths: Busted!

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has been under fire lately, with critics spreading misconceptions. Let’s debunk the most common myths and set the record straight. ???? ❌ Myth 1: DEI hires unqualified candidates of color. Fact: DEI isn’t about lowering...

Celebrate Black History Month

Hi Ho Kids Meet Former Black Panthers Elmer Dixon Interview by Hi Ho Kids The #HiHoKids meet a former Black Panther, including Executive Diversity Services President Elmer Dixon. Dixon was co-founder of the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panthers. Students...

2018 Brings Increased Requests for Respectful Workplace Training

Connected to the Rise in the Need for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training in the Workplace One month in and 2018 is already seeing an increase in requests for training to guard against Sexual Harassment and other forms of Harassment in the Workplace. The momentum...

Executive Diversity Services 2017 Year in Review

What Happens When People Feel They Can Say Whatever They Want. “We saw an uptick in requests about respectful workplaces and creating a feeling of a safe workspace,” said Executive Diversity Services President Elmer Dixon, reflecting on how EDS served clients over the...

EDS President in Finland for Annual JAMK University Lecture Series

Elmer Dixon is off on his annual trip to lecture on diversity at JAMK University of Applied Sciences in Jyvaskyla, Finland. He will be a guest lecturer on topics related to Strategic Diversity Management, Cross Cultural Competence and Team Development. Post‐war...

The Multicultural Workplace and the Impact of Rising Resentment of Non-dominant Cultures

23-25 November, 2017, Jyväskylä, Finland Processes and strategies for initiating, maintaining, and furthering intergroup interaction or research Interculturalists around the globe for decades have been dedicating their “life's work to building bridges among cultural...

This week! SIETAR USA San Diego

Exploring the Intercultural and Diversity & Inclusion Fields: Bridging Boundaries or One Approach? EDS President Elmer Dixon will be among the panelists in a discussion around where the Intercultural field and the world of Diversity & Inclusion meet, connect,...

Hispanic Heritage Month? More a Lifetime for Estela Ortega

Estela Ortega, Executive Director of El Centro de la Raza, is at the top of the list when thinking of “amazing Seattlites” and “Hispanic Heritage Month.” She was already at the top of the amazing list…Hispanic Heritage Month is simply a reason, not a qualifier, to...

Knee Jerk Reactions and the Paradigms and Physiognomy of Unconscious Bias

You are in the midst of a conversation or perhaps a discussion at a business meeting when it takes a turn for the worse. Tension rises. “Women,” you mutter under your breath. “Typical black guy,” you think. The conversation had nothing to do with the speaker’s race or...

Why Companies are Still Challenged by Creating a Diversity Pipeline

Turnover and job vacancies come at a high cost to companies. Deadlines and projects don’t wait while a company scrambles to find the best candidate as quickly as possible…for what hopefully will be a long and meaningful association. Having trusted relationships, an...