Mental Health Matters: How Companies Can Support Mental Health at Work
With proper resources in place and an explicit strategy for leveraging them effectively, the workplace can become an avenue for supporting mental health.
Earth Day 2024: Embracing the ‘Planet Vs. Plastics’ Theme
April 22 is Earth Day. The 2024 theme is “Planet vs. Plastics,” highlighting the urgent need to address the plastic pollution crisis. This year’s theme is a call to action, urging individuals, businesses and governments to commit to significant reductions in plastic production and waste for the health of the planet.
LGBTQ+ Individuals Shine: Celebrating Pride Month in June 2024
This Meeting in a Box provides a comprehensive timeline of LGBTQ+ history in the United States and facts and figures concerning LBGTQ+ individuals. We also examine the harmful effects of rainbow washing and how to avoid it and look at the characteristics of Fair360’s Top Companies for LGBTQ+ Employees.
The Importance of Hiring Neurodivergent Employees
April is recognized as Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). People with autism are neurodivergent, which refers to natural variations in the human brain.
The History of Arab American Immigration
Arab Americans have had a significant presence in American society since the 19th century. This diverse group has roots in over a dozen countries, holds many different faith traditions and contains many unique cultures.
Retaining and Promoting Executive Women in the Workplace
Building a Successful Executive Diversity Council
The Secrets of Successful Mentoring Programs
Healthcare Equity: Challenges & Opportunities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Building an Inclusive Talent Acquisition Strategy
Best Practices: Structuring Your DEI Department
Aligning Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) with Strategic Business Outcomes
Bridging the Gap Between DEI and Business Strategy Part 2: How to Build DEI Metrics that Earn Your CEO’s Attention in this Environment
Bridging the Gap Between DEI & Business Strategy Part 1: Best Practices from the 2024 Top 50 Companies
Arab American Heritage Month April 2024: Celebrating Contributions, Addressing Challenges and Advancing Equity
April is National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM), which celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of Arab Americans to the United States and the rich cultural heritage found in Arab American communities.
Autism Acceptance Month in April 2024 Spotlights Inclusion
Autism Acceptance Month is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Accommodations for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Employees
With deafness being such a common disability, organizations need to be proactive in integrating workplace tools that allow deaf and hard-of-hearing employees to be fully included and set up for success in their roles.
The Origins of Deaf History Month
Deaf History Month both recognizes the great strides that have been made toward equality and acknowledges the crucial work that still needs to be done.
Women’s History Month and Its Origins in March
Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the United States. It’s origins date back to 1978, when the school district of Sonoma, CA, participated in Women’s History Week, an event designed to challenge stereotypes about women’s roles and abilities.
Understanding Equal Pay Day
Equal Pay Day is a public awareness holiday designed to draw attention to the gender pay gap. This gap denotes the discrepancy in pay between men and women for equal work. The date of Equal Pay Day shifts each year to commemorate the additional work women have to perform to reach pay parity with men….
4 Ways Employers Can Support Pay Equity
Not only is pay equity the right thing to do, but it also benefits employers and employees by improving productivity and reducing worker turnover. All Fair360 Top 50 Companies have systemic efforts to detect and correct pay equity.
Mental Health Awareness Month May 2024
Our 2024 Mental Health Awareness Month Meeting in a Box examines the vital role employers play in fostering healthy and supportive workplaces, industry leaders’ mental health programs and emergency support mechanisms, mental health facts and figures and five turning points in mental health awareness.
International Women’s Day: Celebrating Achievements and Inspiring Inclusion
International Women’s Day celebrates the accomplishments of women worldwide, urging individuals to embrace inclusivity and empower women of all backgrounds for a more just and equitable society.
The Benefits of Benchmarking: Medtronic’s Michaela Samoudi on Moving up on the Top 50 List
Medtronic has participated in the Fair360 Top 50 Companies for Workplace Fairness survey for over a decade, with a goal of making it into the Top 10. The healthcare technology company first reached that goal in 2022 and surpassed it in 2023, ranking No. 2 on the Top 50 list.