DEI News, & Insights

America the Free?

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...

Protected By Law: Legally Protected Characteristics 

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...

Race vs. Ethnicity: What’s the Difference?

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...
EDS to Present at SIETAR Europa 2017 Congress in Dublin Ireland

EDS to Present at SIETAR Europa 2017 Congress in Dublin Ireland

“Cultural Dexterity for Turbulent Times” is the theme of this year’s SIETAR Europa Congress coming up May 22-27 in Dublin Ireland. Elmer Dixon, President of Executive Diversity Services, will be there to present on the Challenges in Policing Diverse Communities. Dixon...

Navigating the Interfaith Workplace: Start with Inclusion 101

Navigating the Interfaith Workplace: Start with Inclusion 101

The Jewish Holiday of Passover and the Christian celebration of Easter falling so close on the calendar may have prompted an increase in interfaith conversations in the workplace this year, as employees prepared for their respective family celebrations. For companies...

The Role of Leadership in Effective Inclusion Strategy

The Role of Leadership in Effective Inclusion Strategy

Diversity & Inclusion training programs are only as effective as the willingness of leadership to demonstrate and model inclusion. “When managers, supervisors and leaders model inclusive behaviors, employees are going to follow,” says Elmer Dixon, President of...

Elmer Dixon Portrait among “Seattle Icons”

Elmer Dixon Portrait among “Seattle Icons”

An anonymous donor commissioned Seattle Artist Adrienne La Faye to paint portraits of “black icons of the past” to exhibit around Seattle, and brothers Aaron and Elmer Dixon were front center in the exhibit of her work as well as in the history of the civil rights...

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,...