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America the Free?

America the Free?

by Deanna Shoss | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized

This month, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor one of the backbones of this nation, the Latine/x community. Hispanic Americans have shaped U.S. culture for centuries. From Spanish support during the Revolutionary War...

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Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

by Deanna Shoss | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

The ever-diversifying workplace of today is a true laboratory for success and progress. The multitude of perspectives and identities creates an environment that challenges prior beliefs and brings unheard ones into the fold. This diversity, however, has not always...

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Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

by Deanna Shoss | Aug 21, 2025 | Uncategorized

Race and ethnicity are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the difference matters in life, work, and law. Why This Distinction Matters We talk a lot about race and ethnicity in conversations on identity, equity, and inclusion. But...

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Elmer Dixon, Wilhelmina Parker-Bentum, Santalynda Marrero

Diversity and inclusion are not just ethical imperatives—they are strategic business advantages.

Diverse teams enhance innovation and creativity, leading to higher revenues from innovation. Companies with inclusive cultures are more likely to experience higher employee satisfaction and better retention rates. Moreover, diverse leadership teams are associated with increased profitability. Embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment enables organizations to tap into a wide array of perspectives, driving creative solutions and strengthening the bottom line. ​ Let us help.

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The trainers of EDS are consistently strong, sensitive, and fun to work with. I have worked with a variety of trainers and take recommending them seriously. EDS is one of only two companies I would recommend to others when it comes to any issues related to diversity. 

Jan Levy

Executive Director, Leadership Tomorrow

Appreciation of diversity gives shape to each aspect of the work done by the MacArthur Foundation. The assistance provided by Executive Diversity Services has been important in ensuring that perspectives held by people from different backgrounds and cultures are brought to bear in the decisions we make, from choices about day-to-day business relationships to major grantmaking initiatives.
William E. Lowry, Jr.

Vice President Human Resources and Administration, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation

Executive Diversity Services’ training is both practical and effective. They have helped us develop curriculum that is relevant internationally and revised it as necessary to be effective in different regions. They have also helped us train internal facilitators so that resources are available throughout our seven global regions. Our organization, our managers, and our employees have all benefited from the partnership with EDS. Employees indicate that they have been able to apply information and tools immediately in their work as well as in other parts of their lives. 

Magda Nowak

Director Organizational Capability, PepsiCo International

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