Accountability is an integral part of business. If someone does not finish an important project on time, that person might receive backlash from their team. If an employee does not submit travel expense reports, they will not be reimbursed. If a...
UpliftED Conversations: A DEI Focused Blog
Sharing insights and experiences to keep workplace inclusion moving forward
Purpose - we all have one. It’s what we’re uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create, continuous, organizational inclusion.
We want to move forward on this path together, with you - find us here bi-weekly!
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Sharing insights and experiences to keep workplace inclusion moving forward
Purpose - we all have one. It’s what we’re uniquely designed to do in the world. At Uplifting Impact, we believe that the power to make change lies within all of us, and can be extended to our places of work - where we can all hustle with purpose to create, continuous, organizational inclusion.
We want to move forward on this path together, with you - find us here weekly!
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Dec142023HR . by Deanna Singh
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work is not something that can be performed once and forgotten about. These initiatives and efforts are not like artifacts at a museum, stuck behind glass. This work is dynamic, instead of stagnant. It is constantly...
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Nov302023Business . by Deanna Singh
In a post-Affirmative Action US, I have heard a number of disconcerting reports related to the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. DEI practitioners and HR professionals have been asked to remove any mention of the words “diversity,”...
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May112023Fear . by Deanna Singh
How might the world improve if we didn't make snap judgments about others? What if we endeavored to get to know the person, rather than making automatic assumptions based on our experience with people who look like them or come from a similar background?...
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Mar232023Reflection . by Deanna Singh
The wisdom of ancient Greek philosophers might not be too relevant in everyday conversation, but they did say a few things that still hold water today. Among their commonly used maxims was a phrase that still resonates with many of us: “Know thyself.”
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Mar092023Impact . by Deanna Singh
Last week, we discussed actions that may look like allyship on the surface, but are more performative than substantive. Your marginalized employees deserve more than a performance—more than empty promises and surface-level actions. To help make a more...
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Feb232023Career . by Deanna Singh
Far too often, portions of the workforce are left behind. These underrepresented individuals must carve their own paths, be their own advocates, and go out of their way to build their skillsets and prove they are promotion-worthy.
In the meantime, others...
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Dec152022Culture . by Deanna Singh
It’s human nature to seek comfort. Our brains have evolved to create strong bonds within our social group and to seek out similar individuals. This desire to stay within our comfort zone is stronger than ever during the holidays – a time when we’re...
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5 Steps to Foster Inclusion & Accountability in Your WorkplaceApr 16, 2024 by Deanna Singh
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Mental Shortcuts and Hidden BiasesMay 11, 2023 by Deanna Singh