In this feature from a special issue on diversity, equity and inclusion, Mainebiz looks at why DEI for small businesses can ultimately be a matter of small changes in everyday operations.
More and more businesses are investing in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as an important part of workplace culture and the hiring process. Support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees can be part of the discussion.
Many companies want to address Black Lives Matter and related topics, but don't know how to go about it. Guest authors Rose Barboza and Jerry Edwards offer suggestions about how to approach the topics.
What many business leaders find surprising is that the success or failure of their DEI efforts are often determined by their own mindsets and skill sets around navigating differences.
A Maine human resources consultant writes about how employers can go beyond changing business policy related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and change the way they cultivate employees.
Iran-born writer, educator and community organizer Reza Jalali succeeded the late Alain Nahimana as executive director of the Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. He spoke with Mainebiz about the center’s multi-pronged mission.