Ask the DEI Expert: Building Diverse Pipelines & Equitable Systems. POSTED ON. October 20, 2020. We have the power to drive meaningful conversations and change in the workplace.…

Ask the DEI Expert: Speaking Honestly & Leading with Heart. POSTED ON. July 7, 2021. We have the power to drive meaningful conversations and change in the workplace.…

Ask the DEI Expert: How HR Can Combat Structural Racism. POSTED ON. September 15, 2020. We have the power to drive meaningful conversations and change in the workplace. In this. series. , we’re connecting with.…

Ask the DEI Expert: Recruiting and Hiring Women of Color. POSTED ON. August 5, 2020. As I spoke with many Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consultants to compile our. list of "10 DEI Experts Who Can Help Your Company Today,". I realized one conversation just wasn’t enough.…

Ask the DEI Expert: How to Elevate Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace. POSTED ON. February 2, 2021. We have the power to drive meaningful conversations and change in the workplace.…

Does your company genuinely and functionally support the group you’re posting about internally and externally? Do you have a DEI strategy and are you compensating employees for the mental and emotional toll of doing DEI work? Does DEI have a. seat at the table. with your c-suite?…

At Brilliant Ink, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) affect the experiences of all employees at every step of the employee lifecycle​. And yet, as communicators, we don't always feel comfortable stepping up to lead and drive DEI efforts inside our organizations.…

Of course, that was just the tip of the iceberg and DEI is an iterative journey. So, in the spirit of continuous learning, here are four more ways to level up your DEI imagery and visuals. 1. Don't Fake Diversity, Ever!…

Ask the DEI Expert. ” series, we connect with DEI and communications leaders to understand how their work. affects all aspects of the employee lifecycle. , how we can. build better pipelines and systems. , how to. remove bias in our systems. , and how we can elevate DEI in the workplace while. speaking…

X. 10 DEI Experts Who Can Help Your Company TODAY. POSTED ON. July 1, 2020. Many organizations and individuals are in the midst of a long-overdue “awakening,” realizing just HOW MUCH work needs to be done to dismantle systems of inequality and racism in the workplace.…

“Will being transparent intensify negative perceptions around DEI?” clients ask. These are normal questions to have, especially in our current climate. As.…

Since I’m a DEI and communications expert who focuses primarily on racial equity, Culture Amp’s insights on race were most interesting to me. Read on for 5 key insights, 5 learnings, and 5 opportunities to chart our course forward!…

Inclusive communications strive to use words that reflect a person’s choice in how they talk about themselves. While DEI style guides try to make commonly preferred terms clear, there’s no way to know the personal preferences of every individual.…

Gender pronouns (such as “she/her/hers”) are the way we refer to each other’s gender identity, but gender is more fluid than the binaries of male and female. People may be. trans. , non-binary. , and/or. genderqueer. – and they may use a variety of pronouns to reflect that. Check out the.…

The unrest and trauma of the past 12+ months has affected us in a lot of ways. This blog post is not about that (but you can find thought leadership and curated articles in our.…

X. 3 Expert Tips from Strategic Internal Communicators at the ALI Conference. POSTED ON. February 5, 2020. What happens when you ask three internal communicators their thoughts on 2020 industry trends and best practices? You get nothing short of brilliance!…

Ask what types of information. would. be helpful in building a deeper understanding. 🙅 ENGAGEMENT SURVEY SAID: EMPLOYEES FEEL THAT LEADERS AREN’T TRANSPARENT OR THAT INFORMATION IS WITHHELD FROM THEM. Communications survey opportunity: Ask how they would. prefer. to hear from leaders.…

For better or worse, the internet has spawned a host of "experts" who are only too happy to gaze into their crystal balls and predict the future for us. I've been sifting through all kinds of predictions from authoritative and not-so-authoritative sources, and have compiled a few I like.…

What Star Trek Can Teach Us about DEI and Leadership. POSTED ON. August 12, 2020. September 8, 1966. The first episode of. Star Trek: The Original Series. aired to millions of people.…

Ask These 3 Questions. POSTED ON. October 12, 2021. How to keep your employees happy is. trending. right now. With the so-called. Great Resignation. upon us, attracting and retaining talent hasn’t been this difficult or debated in years. So why exactly are people leaving?…

Did You Avoid the Pitfalls of Black History Month Campaigns? POSTED ON. March 1, 2023. As a DEI practitioner, I find Black History Month to be a charged time. It's wonderful that we dedicate a month to learning about Black stories, Black achievements and Black ancestors.…

Brilliant Ink is the foremost expert on employee experiences – we partner with the best companies in the world to assess, design, measure and create brilliant employee experiences. We believe every employee deserves a meaningful experience at work– including our own – and our fearless CEO.…

At Brilliant Ink, we believe that the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is never finished. It’s an ongoing process – a lifelong commitment to self-reflection and coalition with marginalized communities.…

Since this is something I am still working on, I leaned on Brilliant Ink’s resident design expert, Claire Turk. , to get her thoughts.…

Invest in the most critical moments of your employee lifecycle, and you'll improve the employee experience, engagement, performance and on-the-job bliss. Make every moment count. Powering up your people requires attention and engagement at every stage.…