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The Equity Case: A Thoughtful Response to SHRM On July 9th, in a statement on LinkedIn, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM), announced its decision to drop the "E" from DEI. SHRM is the world's largest HR association dedicated to creating better workplaces that "work for all," and positions itself as being "the voice of all things work." SHRM's statement on LinkedIn said: "While we shift to I&D, our commitment to advancing Equity remains steadfast. Equity will be integrated under the broader Inclusion framework, continuing to be a priority in our strategy and leadership decisions." If you have read?Imagine Belonging,?you know the true ingredients required to make a commitment - a commitment to equity can't be real if we're afraid to say it. When the announcement was made, I immediately knew who I wanted to talk to...the person who wrote the bestselling book,?Equity,?Minal Bopaiah. Minal had a lot to share, and as she was offering her take, I thought to myself, "why not turn this conversation into a podcast?" When I asked Minal, she was all in! Join Wednesday's Exclusive Interview On Wednesday (9/4), join an exclusive interview with Minal Bopaiah, Brevity & Wit Founder and bestselling author of?Equity. Minal combines her experiences and interests in human-design, DEI, psychology, and strategic communications to help her clients achieve the change they desire. During our conversation, you'll: 1) Discover why prioritizing inclusive behaviors alone will set your colleagues up for failure if they lack the systems and structures to support these practices. 2) Gain insights on how to respond to objections and pushback that employers and colleagues may have, feeling emboldened because of SHRM's decision. 3) Explore the unintended consequences SHRM's decision has had on entire positions and programs that have the word "equity" in their titles. Savor this insightful talk, and if you’re looking for more ways to connect with inspiring leaders like Minal, be sure to join the Belonging Membership Community – a community of inclusive leaders committed to advancing their DEIB goals while practicing community care. Members have the unique opportunity to engage with our guests 1:1 after our podcast recordings where they can participate in a private Q&A session with our guest. To learn more about the Belonging Membership Community, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ggcPmWFp. ? To connect with: Minal Bopaiah.

With the current politics surrounding DEI, I expected our enrollments at Sarah Jane Academy to drop. Instead, we've seen an uptick. This surprised me, but I think I know why... 1. Regardless of the rhetoric, people will ALWAYS want to learn how to work better together. DEI provides unique insights through layers of social science and change management techniques. 2. The DEI movement in 2020 revealed unprecedented insights about our work and life experiences. There's no turning back. True people-oriented professionals want to dive deeper. 3. Global teams need guidance on cultural humility and inclusion. DEI offers the best strategies to achieve this. ******************************************************************************* We've been rated in the top ten for DEI certifications by the Academy of HR Innovation. More importantly, we have an incredible 99% value rating. Our next cohort starts August 12. Join us.

With the current politics surrounding DEI, I expected our enrollments at Sarah Jane Academy to drop. Instead, we've seen an uptick. This surprised me, but I think I know why... 1. Regardless of the rhetoric, people will ALWAYS want to learn how to work better together. DEI provides unique insights through layers of social science and change management techniques. 2. The DEI movement in 2020 revealed unprecedented insights about our work and life experiences. There's no turning back. True people-oriented professionals want to dive deeper. 3. Global teams need guidance on cultural humility and inclusion. DEI offers the best strategies to achieve this. ******************************************************************************* We've been rated in the top ten for DEI certifications by the Academy of HR Innovation. More importantly, we have an incredible 99% value rating. Our next cohort starts August 12. Join us.