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...
JCPenney

JCPenney

EDS designed training for JCPenney university to deliver to JCPenney associates titled "Winning Through Inclusion" in partnership with the Professional Development Center. The training introduced participants to the meaning and value of diversity, multiculturalism,...

Wake Forest Medical School 

Wake Forest Medical School 

EDS designed the "Gatekeeper" Diversity Training entitled, "Enhancing Our Community through Inclusion" in partnership with the Professional Development Center. The training introduced participants to the meaning and value of diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion....

Legacy Health

Legacy Health

EDS is currently working with leaders at Legacy Health in Portland, OR delivering cultural competency training to all managers across the organization. Training is designed to increase the level of cultural understanding to better serve a growing diverse customer...

Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Wake Forest University is a nationally ranked Collegiate University with 4500 undergraduate students and 400 faculty allowing for small classes averaging 20 students.  The University prides itself for preparing students for...

United States Gypsum (USG)

United States Gypsum (USG)

USG has been a leading manufacturer of building materials for construction and remodeling industries since 1902. A Fortune 500 company, USG has over 14,000 employees in 30 countries. Visit their site here:...

United Airlines

United Airlines

United Airlines is the largest air carrier in the world, with hubs in five United States cities and five international cities. United has over 2000 flights daily to 133 destinations in 28 countries and employs almost 102,000 people. Visit their site here:...

Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication

Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication

Originating on the Stanford campus, the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) is in its 25th year of providing professional training and development to thousands of persons who work in multicultural environments throughout the world. Operated by the...

Stevens Hospital

One of the fastest growing areas in the State of Washington, Stevens Hospital is approximately 15 miles north of Seattle in Edmonds WA. Edmonds is home to many large immigrant populations from Eastern Europe, Latin America, East Africa and the Pacific Rim. How...

State of Washington

State of Washington

Located in the Pacific Northwest, the Gateway to the Pacific Rim, the State of Washington and its departments serve over six million citizens of the state in addition to serving those organizations, businesses, and countries outside of the state that conduct business...