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Hello Maria,

In this issue, you will gain insight on how workplaces can ensure women's equity by fostering six helpful ways to implement a fair, equitable work environment. Also, in our Staff Recommendation, you will learn practical and bite-sized advice on mental health. We hope you enjoy this month's top picks in our "Read, Watch, and Listen" section.

Additionally, if you are interested in any of our past IDEA trainings, they are all recorded and accessible in our webinar archive, specifically under the DE&I section.

We hope that you take advantage of the resources for this month, and if you have a resource that you think would be worthwhile to share, tell us about it!

6 Ways to Ensure Women’s Equity in the Workplace

From trainings and promotions, to internal communications and ERGs, managers can foster more fairness for women in the workplace.

What We're Learning

I follow @Sam_Holds_Space on Instagram. A mom, wife, daughter, and psychotherapist, @Sam_Holds_Space offers real and very practical advice and suggestions on mental health. I am fond of the posts on maintaining healthy relationships. With parents, friends, co-workers, and even my spouse – I’m learning how to be better in my relationships with others, but most importantly, I’m learning how to be kinder to myself.

Samantha also addresses trauma, and co-dependent relationships, as well as other mental health topics. My favorite post in the last several months was “It is okay to feel anxious about what is happening." That validation was spot on in today’s scary world.

Her goal in creating @Sam_Holds_Space is to help others feel seen, heard, valued, and empowered. Her posts do just that – in a wonderful bite-sized way.

Upcoming Trainings

April 12: Strategic Planning with a DEI Lens

*April 12: Powerful Delivery for Amazing Results

April 13: White Saviorism: Knowing Your Role in Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion

April 14: Tapping Into Your Positive Intelligence

April 19: Cultural Differences: Leading Through Anti-Bias Practices

April 19: The Hybrid Workplace: The Next Normal

**April 20: Listen4Good Informational Session

*April 26: Always At Your Best

*April 26: Equity & Inclusion Circle

April 26: How To Use Data To Build An Evaluation Culture

April 29: Collective Healing - Breaking The Cycle of White Supremacy

See all of our upcoming IDEA trainings here.

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Read

Diversity in the Workplace gathers firsthand accounts of minority experiences in the workplace. The book explores a wide range of distinguishers, including race, gender, age, ability, religion, and LGBTQ. While many diversity books focus on singular identities, Diversity in the Workplace gives a nod to intersectionality and the differences of experience involved in belonging to multiple minority groups. The book provides space for reflection at the end of each section, as well as tips for carrying out constructive conversations about inclusion with colleagues.

Watch

Doug Melville’s “Improving your Diversity IQ” talks about increasing diversity in the world and how diversity is your personal currency. Doug outlines nine alphabetized steps to help improve your diversity IQ.

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Listen

Podcast, Leading with Empathy and Allyship Show, led by Change Catalyst, features deep, real conversations about how we can all lead the change in our workplaces and communities. In episode 73, Y-Vonne Hutchinson, CEO & Founder at ReadySet, discusses how our labor history has informed the racism and microaggressions we observe in our workplaces today, how we can create change through difficult but important conversations, and how we can rethink the role of power as we discuss these issues with our bosses.