Tag: diversity

The Radical Influence of Millennials on D&I

“Diversity” and “inclusion” have long been common terms in corporate cultures across the globe-but; when we dive deep into what each of these terms means to each generation, there are some striking contrasts. For example, it’s been found that in defining diversity, millennials are better beyond the integral of demographic differences. Instead, they more commonly cite diversity as the blending of unique perspectives within a team, known as cognitive diversity. The millennial definition of diversity […]

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) AND GENERATION X

Generation X is usually an afterthought. The fight between Millennials and Baby Boomers is often played out on cable news, Twitter, and Tick Tok. Generation X is significantly smaller than either of these groups, but Gen X’s position has been one of the early adopters of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in both the workplace and society. Twenty years ago, an Inclusion and Diversity report by an organization was unseen, but now that Generation X […]

Research To Equip Entrepreneurs To Navigate Equality Barriers

In 2009, Dr. Asheli S Atkins graduated from Prairie View A&M University and began her career at the university as a Program Coordinator for the Undergraduate Medical Academy. In this role, she worked with aspiring pre-med students and assisted them in their matriculation to medical school. Though her role was fulfilling, she could not quiet her entrepreneurial spirit. To feed this desire, she was heavily involved with business-related and mentoring organizations such as the Greater […]

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Executive Spotlight: Kenida Lewis on Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

As a woman of color in Corporate America, Kenida Lewis knows firsthand the complacencies when it comes to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As an executive with more than 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and recruiting strategies, she understands the deep dynamics of diversity and inclusion and why it is so important in the workplace, especially at the leadership levels.  We spoke with Lewis, the founder of the Principal of Talent Acquisition […]