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Intersectionality in the Workplace: Understanding Everyone’s Unique Story

By Reilly Billian

Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is more than just a buzzword; it’s a critical lens through which we can view and address the complexities of identity and oppression in the workplace. Recognizing intersectionality is vital for creating a truly inclusive environment, one where every employee, irrespective of their overlapping identities—such as race, gender, … Continued

Trans Awareness Week & Trans Day of Remembrance – An understanding of gender identity & mission-based work through Gender Affirming Care

By Corey Maxim

By: Corey Maxim & Bruna Borges, Co-Leads of the LGBTQIA++ Affinity Group and TJ Lynch, IT Manager Transgender Awareness Week is an opportunity for allies, friends, family, coworkers, and supporters to learn about trans issues, support trans rights, and work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting environment for people of all gender identities. It … Continued

Ally Is Not Just A Noun

By Elizabeth Stasiowski

As a white, cis-gendered, privileged woman serving as co-chair of our DEI Committee, it should be no surprise that the concept of allyship is often top-of-mind for me. What does it mean to be an ally? What is allyship? Is it a label, a badge, or an identity? Is it an external signaling of one’s … Continued

Human Resources Industry – Where are the Men?

By Nancy Jones

With more focus on the importance of diversity and inclusion, does HR have a gender diversity problem? When considering the need for gender diversity, we usually think about professions where males dominate, but in HR over 73% of managers are women, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. Diversity issues work … Continued

Juneteenth: Celebration, Reflection and Action

By Marley Bessette

By: Marley Bessette and Demorrious Robinson, Insource BIPOC Affinity Group Co-Chairs Now recognized on a federal level, some people see Juneteenth as a welcomed long weekend. But for others, Juneteenth marks a time for celebration, reflection, and action. Take a moment to imagine the unrelenting sun bearing down on restless bodies working the fields. Envision the … Continued

A Women’s History Month: Review of Women in Tech

By Lorelei Olson

With the onset of March, we enter Women’s History Month, giving us the opportunity to reflect on women’s struggles and triumphs across the globe. In 2022, women represented approximately 47% of the workforce, but even the largest tech companies only boasted a workforce of 34.4% women. Leadership at tech companies is an even smaller percentage, … Continued