Indigenous Milk Medicine Week: Honoring Ancestral Care at Work
Celebrating Indigenous Milk Traditions, Healing, and Community Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW), observed annually from August 8–14, honors the cultural, spiritual, and healing significance of milk-feeding (breast/chestfeeding) in Indigenous communities. This week uplifts ancestral knowledge passed through generations—recognizing milk as a sacred, nurturing medicine. It also calls attention to the historical and systemic barriers that […]
Purple Heart Day: Honoring Sacrifice and Resilience at Work
Recognizing Military Service and Fostering Veteran Inclusion Purple Heart Day, observed on August 7, commemorates U.S. service members wounded or killed in action. It’s a day to honor their courage, remember their sacrifices, and acknowledge the physical and emotional challenges many veterans continue to face. Integrating this observance into workplace culture underscores the true cost of […]
Belonging at Work: 5 Practical Ways to Improve Retention
Most people don’t leave because of pay. But they do leave because they never truly felt like they belonged. That’s not a vibe issue. That’s a retention crisis. We built this new resource to help you act on one of the most powerful stats in DEI: Employees who feel like they belong are 2.5× more […]
The Humanity Practice: Small Actions. Real Change. Human Work.
Employee engagement and trust are at an all-time low. Diversity, equity, and inclusion work is under scrutiny. And too many teams feel stuck—trying to move forward while the landscape keeps shifting beneath them. We know DEI principles matter. But in a world of evolving legislation, politicized language, and growing fatigue, what we need now is […]
Belonging at Work: The Retention Strategy You’re Overlooking
Here’s the reality: If your employees don’t feel like they belong, they won’t stick around. And they won’t always tell you why. According to Perceptyx, people with a strong sense of belonging are 2.5× more likely to stay. But most workplaces still treat belonging like a soft, unmeasurable nice-to-have. Something owned by HR. Or worse—something […]
Celebrate Service Dogs: International Assistance Dog Week at Work
Elevating Support, Accessibility, and Awareness at Work International Assistance Dog Week, observed annually in the last week of September, highlights the vital role service dogs play in supporting people with disabilities, PTSD, medical conditions, and more. It celebrates the training, dedication, and partnership between assistance dogs and handlers while raising awareness about accessibility and inclusion. […]
Tish’a B’Av: Reflecting, Remembering, and Building Empathy
Honoring Resilience and Listening to Stories of Loss at Work Tish’a B’Av is a solemn day of mourning in Judaism commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, as well as other tragedies in Jewish history. Observed with fasting, reflection, and communal readings, it invites remembrance of collective loss, resilience, and hope. In […]
National Black Business Month: Empowering Black Entrepreneurship at Work
Championing Economic Equity and Inclusive Supplier Practices National Black Business Month, celebrated in August, recognizes the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs and business owners in driving innovation, community wealth, and economic empowerment. Established to highlight the resilience and creativity of Black-owned enterprises, this observance encourages intentional support in purchasing, investing, and partnerships. In the workplace, […]
National Civility Month: Fostering Respect and Connection at Work
Elevating Kindness, Dialogue, and Workplace Culture National Civility Month, observed every August, invites us to reflect on the power of respectful interactions. It highlights how small acts of courtesy—saying “thank you,” listening sincerely, offering help—can strengthen relationships and improve well-being. In the workplace, this observance reminds us that civility isn’t just manners—it’s a strategic asset […]
Intersectionality Awareness Month: Elevating Inclusive Perspectives
Recognizing Overlapping Identities and Equity in the Workplace Intersectionality Awareness Month, observed every April, highlights how different parts of our identities—such as race, gender, sexuality, ability, and class—interact to shape unique experiences of privilege and oppression. Coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989, intersectionality has become a vital framework for understanding and addressing complex inequities. Bringing […]