When considering DEI in the workplace, the topic of appearance cannot be overlooked. If the goal is to achieve a diverse, equitable, and inclusive business space that allows each individual to be their authentic self, then consideration must be given to how individuals choose to express themselves visually.

United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) has the bold mission to eradicate poverty and increase social mobility through the power of partnerships. In pursuit of that mission, we serve a four-county region — Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston — in which more than 200,000 residents experience poverty every day.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 30 percent of workers in the construction industry are of Hispanic origin. Construction companies like Skanska have translators on job sites who provide safety instructions and communicate project tasks in Spanish, but sometimes information gets lost in translation.

Tamara Terry holds many titles at RTI International, which is a shout out to the expansive and important work she does. I sat down with her to discuss the importance of this work and what drives her every day.

Achieving diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has become a widely held goal for many corporations. But what do these words mean, and why do they matter?

Cree | Wolfspeed recently launched one of its newest Employee Resource Groups aimed at cultivating a safe environment for employees experiencing mental health challenges of their own, or that of a family member – Mental Health Allies (MHA).

Diversity and Inclusion has become a must-have for top-performing companies that want to stay on top. ABB CEO has made it a priority, stating recently that “building and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is a key priority for ABB and represents a foundation for innovation and better decision making.