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IBIS shares news, insight and best practices about pressing Diversity & Inclusion and Unconscious Bias topics in today’s workplace.
Article | IBISRacial Equity Training: 5 Key Guidelines to the IBIS Approach
November 10, 2021 - Last month, we shared the Three Principles of Effective Racial Equity Training and reviewed the... more
Article | IBIS3 Effective Principles for Racial Equity Training
October 13, 2021 - Is your organization thinking about offering racial equity training but you’re not sure how to... more
Article | IBISHR as a Strategic Diversity Partner
September 12, 2021 -
When diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues rise to the forefront, Human Resources is... more
Article | IBISThe Power of Dialogue
July 8, 2021 - One relationship taught me a lot about the power of dialogue--especially when it comes to... more
Article | IBISFostering a Gender-Inclusive Work Culture
June 10, 2021 - By Jamie Carty, IBIS Consulting Group
In order for an organization to practice gender... more
Article | IBISWhat Does Pride Month Mean to Me This Year?
June 10, 2021 - By Karen Young
IBIS Senior Consultant
As a North American, white, cisgender lesbian I plan to... more
Article | IBISSocial Identity & Black Male Leadership
May 12, 2021 - By Enin Rudel
New IBIS Senior Consultant
As a Black male, I often find myself wrestling with... more
Article | IBISThe Model Minority Myth in the Workplace
May 10, 2021 -
As an increasing number of first- and second-generation Asian Americans (including myself)... more
Article | IBISAllyship in Action in the Town of Glastonbury, CT
April 12, 2021 - As IBIS clients break new ground in their work on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), we do our... more
Article | IBISWhite Women, Help Others Shine: Understanding Intersectionality
March 8, 2021 - By Nicole Chininis
Throughout my life, I’ve been surrounded by powerful, independent women.... more
Article | IBISSustainable Practices to Lift Up Black Employees
February 8, 2021 - Every Black History Month is important, but as we reach new levels of awareness and understanding... more
Article | IBISThe IBIS Team: Ready for the New Year
January 14, 2021 - Our team weighed in on key takeaway lessons from the recent past, and what changes they hope to... more
Article | IBISLooking Back to Look Forward
December 16, 2020 - By Shilpa Pherwani
I’m so glad I can reach out and connect with you at the end of this... more
Article | IBISIs Diversity and Inclusion Political?
November 12, 2020 - With the largest election in American history drawing to a close this month, talking about politics... more
Article | IBISTools for Diversity Awareness
October 8, 2020 - October is Global Diversity Awareness month, intended to challenge us to reflect on the positive... more
Article | IBISAddressing Unconscious Bias in a Remote Environment at Hasbro
September 16, 2020 - At IBIS, our clients inspire us as they identify new best practices in Diversity, Equity &... more
Article | IBISCreating a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy? Don’t Overcomplicate It.
August 4, 2020 - IBIS offers strategic DEI planning services customized for a range of organizational sizes, goals... more
Article | IBISTen Ways to Be an Effective Ally: A guide for white and non-Black people of color
August 3, 2020 - As so many people take steps towards racial justice, I'm often asked how to be an effective ally.... more
Article | IBISClient Spotlight: Best Practices at Cambridge Systematics
July 9, 2020 - In this time of tremendous change, new best practices are rapidly emerging in the workplace. What... more
Article | IBISSpeaking up: Pushing Past Silence for Your Black Employees
June 2, 2020 - As our nation’s long history of racial inequity and injustice comes into the spotlight once again... more
Article | IBISClient Spotlight: Best Practices at SEH
May 23, 2020 - How can the workplaces of today be as inclusive as possible? Our inspiring clients are creating new... more
Article | IBISWhat Can We Learn About Anti-Racism From the Deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor?
May 22, 2020 - Like so many across the country, the IBIS team was horrified by the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud... more
Article | IBIS5 Ways to Help All Employees Thrive During the Pandemic
April 24, 2020 - During this pandemic, every organization is grappling with unique challenges across multiple arenas... more
Article | IBISBuilding Racial Literacy
March 23, 2020 - By Ashlee Jeannot
If we're more alike than different, then so are our questions and fears about... more
Article | IBISWhat IS Equity?
February 6, 2020 - A recent conversation with a leader focused a spotlight on systemic bias.
"I want to treat... more
Article | IBISTop Five Trends for the Next Decade of DEI
January 17, 2020 - By Shilpa Pherwani, IBIS Principal
As we look ahead to a new decade, I’m eager as always to... more
Article | IBISBig Changes in 2019: Racial Equity, Learner Journeys, and Transparent CEOs
December 9, 2019 - As I reflect on the year, I’m struck by how exciting it is that people have gotten more... more
Article | IBISNational Conversations on Inclusion
November 15, 2019 - November is recognized as Native American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month.
For those... more
Article | IBISMoving the Needle on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
October 21, 2019 - Does your organization experience big shifts and real change around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion... more
Article | IBISThe Things We Say
September 23, 2019 - Just yesterday, I was having a conversation with someone who nodded knowingly when I mentioned that... more
Article | IBISThe CDO Can’t Go It Alone: Systemic Diversity and Inclusion
July 22, 2019 - We’ve found that systemic change, not a quick fix, is required for meaningful progress. But what... more
Article | IBISWhen Fashion is Inclusive, We Come Running – A Spotlight on Suits During Pride Month
June 25, 2019 - For Pride month, IBIS senior consultant Alex Suggs volunteered to share a complicated experience... more
Article | IBISCan We Really Use Comedy to Talk About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations?
May 28, 2019 - Is stand-up comedy a bold format for a conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion? Yes, and... more
Article | IBISCultivating the Mindset for Cultural ‘Competency’
April 24, 2019 - In an increasingly globalized world, it’s highly likely you will be exposed to people of... more
Article | IBISDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in Supplier Networks
March 19, 2019 - Just as your sphere of influence does not stop at the perimeter of your organization, neither... more
Article | IBISBuilding a Microlearning Toolkit for Managers
March 12, 2019 - At IBIS, we've found that middle managers want and need more information about Diversity, Equity... more
Article | IBISDiversity, Equity and Inclusion in Branding & Marketing
January 16, 2019 - One best practice we at IBIS frequently recommend to clients: Ensure that all teams involved in the... more
Article | IBISA Year of Learning: Be Bold, Go Deep, and Speak Up
December 6, 2018 - In 2018, the IBIS team worked hard to create more equity, diversity, and inclusion, training more... more
Article | IBISNot Just HR’s Job: How to Set Your Organization up for Success
November 9, 2018 - I don’t think I’d ever seen a Human Resources representative go quite so pale, quite so... more
Article | IBISWhat is a Person of Color?
October 15, 2018 - I didn’t know I was a person of color until I was an adult. I was a 19-year-old... more
Article | IBISGet Bold, Courageous and Funny in the Workplace
September 11, 2018 - A few years ago, after an informal team dinner at my then-workplace, I found myself in the kitchen... more
Article | IBISThe Leader As Ally: How to Make It Work
August 15, 2018 - When discrimination happens, people look to CEOs and leaders of familiar brands like Starbucks,... more
Article | IBISStarbucks: Moving Beyond Training
June 19, 2018 - Unconscious—or Implicit bias—have become hot topics in the last few years. Many of the Fortune... more
Article | IBISWhat’s a Transition Plan? Helping Employees Through Gender Transitions
May 17, 2018 - When we encourage employees to be their authentic selves at work, and leverage their differences in... more
Article | IBISBut I’m Not the Problem…
March 7, 2018 - I recently overheard a statement that made me pause: “Men have it a lot harder in society than... more
Article | IBISResponding to Casual Racism
January 22, 2018 - Imagine you’re sitting in the dentist’s chair, getting your teeth cleaned. There’s nothing... more
Article | IBISIt’s #TransAwareness Month
November 16, 2017 - History was made this month when seven “out” transgender people were elected to public office... more
Article | IBISInteractive Theater Gives Your Organization a Learning Experience They Will Never Forget
September 19, 2017 - “Your name is Aysha?”
“It looks like ‘Aysha’, but it’s pronounced... more
Article | IBISMitigating Bias and Leveraging Inclusive Multicultural Teams
July 17, 2017 - Even on a team that works closely together, no one is able to have a complete understanding of... more
Article | IBISThe Inclusive Organization Framework©
June 2, 2017 - For several decades, organizations have been actively striving for diverse, inclusive, high... more
Article | IBISThe Diversity Vision Statement: What? And Why?
February 9, 2017 - Sure, you know you need to improve diversity and inclusion practices within your organization in... more
Article | IBISThe Dialogue Recipe
January 2, 2017 - With 2017 upon us, we wanted to offer up a short recipe to help you ring in a new year. It’s not... more
Article | IBISUnconscious Bias on Campus
October 15, 2016 - It’s back to school season. Does that mean back to bias, too?
The Unconscious Bias lurking in... more
Article | IBISHow to Minimize Unconscious Bias in Career Development
April 22, 2016 -
Unconscious bias has unquestionably played a role in your career development.
Maybe it... more
Article | IBISYikes! What Can I Do To Stop Unconscious Bias in Recruitment and Hiring?
February 14, 2016 -
How often do you hear hiring managers say:
We want to hire individuals that... more
Article | IBISWhat is Unconscious Bias, Anyway?
September 24, 2015 -
Many organizations are recognizing that the systems and policies they have put in place... more
Article | IBISWhy should your organization invest in Diversity and Inclusion focused coaching?
May 13, 2015 - What difference will coaching make in relation to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) challenges... more
Article | IBISSustaining an Open, Collaborative Workplace Culture: Employee Vigilance Required
January 14, 2015 - 2015 - Let’s dig in! We open the New Year by continuing to explore the vast potential of our... more
Article | IBISWanted: Managers capable of creating and sustaining an open, collaborative workplace culture
November 11, 2014 - Benefit: Leading an organization that is hugely appealing across all segments of the... more
Article | IBISBeyond the Headlines: What We All Need to Learn from Tech’s Diversity Reports
July 29, 2014 - Let’s start with a quick search on-line. Type in prompts like, “global competition for... more
Article | IBISDiversity & Inclusion Training: A Practitioner’s Perspective
April 23, 2014 - E-Learning can play an important role in effective Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) training. I... more
Article | IBISNew Report: Measuring the Impact of Diversity & Inclusion Training
March 5, 2014 -
The goal of diversity and inclusion (D&I) training is to shift your... more
Article | IBISNew Faces, Changing Families: New Challenges for the Workplace in the New Year?
January 19, 2014 - It was certainly eye opening to read the New York Times article, The Changing American Family. I... more
Article | IBISPodcast: Deborah May – Australia’s Glass Ceiling
December 19, 2013 - We sit down with Deborah May to hear about her research regarding the glass ceiling in place in... more
Article | IBISLeaders as Diversity Champions: Tell Us More!
November 20, 2013 -
When asked which diversity topics were most important to them, many respondents to an IBIS... more
Article | IBISAre We Speaking the Same Language? Bridging the cultural gaps between U.S. and India based technology teams
November 4, 2013 -
“They keep changing priorities on their end and don’t communicate these until the last... more
Article | IBISTop 5 Solutions to Make Your Global Diversity Training Less U.S. Centric
October 5, 2013 - Global companies founded in the U.S. have traditionally exported U.S. approaches to project... more
Article | IBISHR as Strategic Diversity Partners
October 1, 2013 - To effectively integrate Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) in the HR role, HR professionals need... more
Article | IBISWorking Effectively with Emerging Markets: Overview
July 16, 2013 - This video is the first in a four-part series on global diversity produced by Ibis, a diversity... more
Article | IBISWorking Effectively with Emerging Markets: India
July 15, 2013 - This video is the second in a four-part series on global diversity produced by Ibis, a diversity... more
Article | IBISWorking Effectively with Emerging Markets: China
July 14, 2013 - This video is the third in a four-part series on global diversity produced by Ibis, a diversity... more
Article | IBISWorking Effectively with Emerging Markets: Brazil
July 13, 2013 - This video is the fourth in a four-part series on global diversity produced by Ibis, a diversity... more
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