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As employers, understanding and addressing mental health needs are crucial steps in the journey for equitable workplaces. To move from awareness to action and create lasting change, we must prioritize DEI and remember that those struggling with mental health conditions deserve fairness, justice, and equitable access to opportunities, like anyone else.

How can an organization embrace change and survive in the future? Taking actionable steps to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals could be key to companies’ long-term prosperity–and should be on every leader’s resolution list for 2023.

To build a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, leaders must incorporate DEI into aspects of employees’ daily routines! A diversity and inclusion calendar is one great way to nurture and celebrate DEI in your organization. Celebrations and opportunities to socialize with peers make employees feel like part of a community. How a DEI calendar can

Every year as December rolls around, HR departments and party-planning committees assemble to plan “inclusive,” often mandatory, end-of-year work parties. And these company parties miss the mark every year despite their well-meaning intentions.  We love a party as much as the next person. And your employees appreciate the free meal, the chance to dress up

October is an extra special month. It is officially autumn, which means cozy sweaters, beautiful foliage, and fun holidays like National Dessert Day and Halloween. It is also Global Diversity Awareness Month! Let’s talk about global diversity and how we can promote DEI in the workplace. First thing first, what do I mean by ‘global

Since COVID-19 took the world by storm, more and more businesses find the need to become more flexible and meet their employees halfway when balancing their home and work responsibilities. Our collective Founder and CEO, LaKendria Robinson, knows firsthand the new challenges working parents face in these changing times. Even if employers allow employees to

At The Orenda Collective, we know the value of support networks. When we share resources, access to opportunities, and personal experiences, we empower others – leading to more access, success, and, hopefully – a shift in focus from antiquated ideals to progressive forward thinking!  Support networks are vital for women helping other women achieve their

Ahhh! February! The smell of love is in the air. Heart-shaped chocolates, oversized stuffed animals, and flower bouquets fill the shelves of Target. Valentine’s Day is upon us as you prepare to celebrate the people in your life by showering them with the things they love most. You know, like gifts, extra sappy cards, or