Chad Peddie, M.A. at DCI Consulting

Leading by Example: External Environment’s Impact on DEI Messaging

In Parts I and II, we explored how S&P 100 companies use their websites to communicate DEI commitments through various sections and the messaging of DEI philosophy. Besides effective communication, DEI programs now face legal...more

10/31/2024 / Board of Directors , Corporate Governance , Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Publicly-Traded Companies

Leading by Example: Public DEI Messaging

What Content Is Typically Communicated on the Diversity Webpages of S&P 100 Companies? In Part I of our three-part blog series, we found that 92% of S&P 100 companies have a webpage link to messaging and communications...more

10/24/2024 / Corporate Governance , Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Employer Liability Issues

Leading by Example: Public Commitment to DEI

There is no single way for employers to signal their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Employers may partner with a third-party organization, sponsor DEI-focused events, support community needs, or endorse...more

10/18/2024 / Corporate Governance , Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Employer Liability Issues

New Framework for Ensuring Accountability and Comparability in DEIA Efforts

On July 25, 2024, the Civil Rights Audit Standards (the Standards) were published by an independent committee led by PolicyLink, a leading national research and action institute dedicated to racial and economic equity and...more

8/15/2024 / Audits , Corporate Governance , Diversity , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

[Webinar] DEI in 2024: Minimizing Risk While Making Progress - June 12th, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

Over the past several years, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs have come under increased legal and public scrutiny. Multiple large employers have been sued by activist groups because of these programs and a...more

5/7/2024 / Diversity , Employer Liability Issues , Hiring & Firing , Job Applicants , Recruitment Policies , Risk Mitigation , Webinars

The New Frontier of Diversity Metrics

Employers are facing increased pressure to both recommit and reconsider their diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) commitments. More than ever, it is critical that employers design initiatives and allocate...more

7/20/2023 / Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

Maintaining Psychological Safety in the Event of a Reduction in Force

This blog series has focused on how an employer can create psychological safety for its workforce. In recent blogs, we discussed how psychological safety starts with the candidates’ experience during the selection process...more

5/1/2023 / Diversity , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Hiring & Firing , Psychological Injuries , Workplace Safety

Enhancing Employee Engagement through DEIA Efforts

This is part 6 of our 8-part blog series, Psychological Safety and Advancing Workforce Equity. In a world increasingly demanding of employee attention and time, the challenge for organizations to effectively engage their...more

4/12/2023 / Diversity , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Policies , Hiring & Firing , Job Applicants

Establishing Inclusive Environments for Stigmatized Groups to Self-ID

This is part 3 of our 8-part blog series, Psychological Safety and Advancing Workforce Equity. In the previous installment in this series, we discussed how employees, in general, evaluate the risks and potential benefits...more

2/28/2023 / Employer Liability Issues , LGBTQ , Psychological Injuries , Workplace Safety

[Webinar] Expert Summit for Employment Attorneys: Using Data Analytics in Racial Equity Audits - February 14th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

Calls for corporate transparency have increased dramatically in recent years. In part, this is driven by shareholder and employee interest in accountability for progress made toward diversity, equity, inclusion and...more

1/19/2023 / Analytics , Audits , Corporate Social Responsibility , Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Litigation , Equity , Race Discrimination , Transparency , Webinars

Chad Peddie, M.A.

DCI Consulting

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