You can improve your worksite's DEIA efforts! A variety of free and paid resources help worksites realize positive outcomes from DEI investments. Employing a combination of these can help create a more welcoming, supportive workplace for all employees.
The Society for Diversity is the leading association for diversity, equity, and inclusion, working with professionals and executives to advance workplace DEI since 2009. We offer a variety of membership options to help professionals, executives, students, retirees, groups, and enterprises learn from experts, network with peers, get involved, and become D&I leaders.
Members receive discounts on DEI certification through the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)® and access to research and resources to help you make informed decisions about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Professional DEIA credentials through IDC® can benefit any professional or executive career path. Credentials demonstrate your D&I expertise and can help ensure your work practices enable and accommodate your colleagues and customer groups.
IDC® offers two certification programs:
Investing in DEI is an investment in your organization's future.
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The Society hosts a
DEI blog consisting of content from our team, members, and partners. Fresh content is added weekly and shared via email and social media.
Reading is a great way to learn! We recommend a monthly read, and you can also visit the 2023 archive.
A number of DEI educational and networking events exist to provide professionals, executives, and worksites with the opportunity to network with other organizations and learn from experts in the field.
Conferences can provide worksites with the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network with other organizations, and attend
DEI workshops and training sessions.
When choosing an event, it is important to consider the needs of your worksite, including the size of your organization, the level of expertise of your employees, and your budget.
Webinars, podcasts, and other audio events can broaden your worksite's knowledge of diversity, equity, and inclusion trends and strategies.
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Also known as employee resource groups (ERGs) or business resource groups (BRGs), these are groups of employees who come together to discuss and share DEIA experiences. They provide a safe space to share thoughts and feelings, learn from each other, and develop strategies for navigating the workplace. Additional benefits include:
How can you start a resource group?