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5 Benefits of Embracing DEI as a Small Business that You Need to Know

A question we frequently hear is: “We’re a small company. Do DEI initiatives still matter for us?”

And the answer is…

Absolutely! DEI is crucial for companies of all sizes. In fact, small businesses are uniquely positioned to benefit from robust DEI initiatives and weaving DEI into their everyday practices.

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Mitigating Bias in Performance Reviews: 10 Strategies for Fair and Accurate Employee Feedback

Performance reviews are an essential component of many organizations’ human resource management processes. They provide employees with feedback on their performance, help identify opportunities for improvement, and inform decision-making around promotions, bonuses, and, in some cases, terminations.  

But performance reviews are not immune to bias; when left unchecked, bias can lead to unfair and inaccurate evaluations that can negatively impact both employee and employer.  

In this blog post, we will share how to identify different types of bias that might be present and explore some strategies for mitigating bias in performance reviews. 

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DEI Blog Series: Encouraging Inclusivity in the Workplace with Wellness Days

This is the final installation of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.

We’re finishing off this series with a note on wellness days and their benefits to employees when implemented in the workplace.

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DEI Blog Series: How Flexible Working Hours Promotes DEI in the Workplace

 

This is the ninth of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!   

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.  

Today, let’s dive into the importance of offering flexible work hours, what this can look like in practice, and how it benefits your entire team. Read More »DEI Blog Series: How Flexible Working Hours Promotes DEI in the Workplace

DEI Blog Series: Creating a Safe Space for DEI Conversation

This is the eighth of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!   

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.  

Creating a safe space for conversation in the workplace is essential to advancing DEI. Today, let’s talk about the benefits of having a DEI communication channel and how you can create one to foster healthy conversations in your workplace! 

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DEI Blog Series: Celebrating Holidays Inclusively in the Workplace

This is the seventh of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.

Today, let’s dive into the importance of promoting inclusivity during the holiday season and 3 tips to help you celebrate holidays inclusively in the workplace.

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DEI Blog Series: 5 Organizational Policies to Advance DEI

 

This is the sixth of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!  

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.  

Today, we’re talking about how organizational policies advance DEI in the workplace and 5 examples of policies that you can create or review with a DEI lens to get you started. 

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DEI Blog Series: How Bias Impacts Recruitment and What You Can Do About It

This is the fifth of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series! 

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.  

Today, we’re talking about unconscious bias, why it’s important, how unconscious bias impacts recruitment practices, and 3 tips to help mitigate unconscious bias within your organization’s recruitment process. 

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DEI Blog Series: Using Inclusive Imagery on Your Website

This is the fourth of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series!   

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities.  

Today, let’s talk about what inclusive images are, why it’s important to incorporate them throughout your website, how it impacts job seekers, and 3 tips for using inclusive imagery to foster a sense of belonging within your company.  

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DEI Blog Series: Removing Gender Bias From Job Ads

This is the third of 10 installations of Envol’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Series! 

Our goal is to support organization leaders in taking real action to advance DEI within their teams, throughout their business, and in their communities. 

Today, let’s talk about what gender-neutral language is, why it’s important, and how you can use it in job advertisements to remove gender bias while casting a wider net to attract top talent!Read More »DEI Blog Series: Removing Gender Bias From Job Ads