DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024
DEI (and B for Belonging) are Here to Stay – Predictions for 2024 “We’re doubling down on our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.” “We’re not watering down the language or substance of our DEI programming.” “We’re keeping the D, the E, and the I… and, in fact, we’re adding in the B for Belonging.” “We […]
Leverage the Seven Behavioral Dimensions to Cultivate Belonging at Work
Leverage the Seven Behavioral Dimensions to Cultivate Belonging at Work As you may know, we’re huge advocates for cultivating belonging in the workplace for a myriad of reasons. I also feel this way on a personal note – it’s critical that we stand in our power to claim belonging in how we work and lead […]
Cultivating BIPOC Mental Health and Wellness
Cultivating BIPOC Mental Health and Wellness Given that July marks BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to spotlight the connection between racial equity and mental health inclusion in this month’s bci blog. As Dr. Komal Bhasin, bci’s Mental Health Expert-in-Residence, often shares in her work, the research on race/ethnoculture and mental health is at […]
What To Do About the “New Normal” Challenges In Our Post-Pandemic World
By Dr. Komal Bhasin, bci’s Senior DEI Consultant and Mental Health Expert-in-Residence. Following three full years of turbulence and uncertainty, many of us are gradually accepting that COVID-19 is now a permanent part of our daily lives. Some of us feel a sense of resignation while others are excited to move on from the years […]
Why End of Year Self-Care is Critical for DEI Professionals
Self-care is DEI work! As another year comes to a close, it’s so critical for DEI professionals to prioritize self-care.
Psychological Safety is Critical for Inclusion: Here are 4 Ways to Make This Happen in the Workplace
Psychological safety at work means trusting our leaders, feeling comfortable sharing our ideas and expressing our concerns and more. Here are four ways to embed psychological safety in your organization.
BIPOC Mental Health Month Resources to Help Promote Intersectional Inclusion
With July marking BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, this is the perfect time for organizations to dig deep into the toll that racism and other experiences with oppression can have on BIPOC mental health and to prioritize mental health inclusion through an intersectional lens.
Anxiety About Hybrid Work is Real — Organizations Must Acknowledge It as Part of Their Mental Health Inclusion Efforts
The past year and a half has been an incredibly difficult time for many of us when it comes to mental health. Given this, it’s so important that leaders of organizations acknowledge and validate the experiences that their teams are having, especially when it comes to anxiety about hybrid work.
3 Ways to Promote Mental Health Inclusion in the Workplace
Although more and more organizations are looking to incorporate inclusive mental health strategies into their DEI efforts, we’re still repeatedly hearing that more guidance is needed on how to make this happen. Here are three things you can do to cultivate mental health inclusion at work.
