Navigate Race and Identity at March 2022 Membership Meeting

Dr Anu Taranath Registration is now open for our March 2022 membership meeting. Dr. Anu Taranath will teach us how to become better at engaging in critical conversation about race, identity, difference and power. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 15 via Zoom.  Meetings are free and open to…

BUILD Lunch and Learn: How HR Can Help Create a More Inclusive Workplace for People of Color

Background: Research shows that diverse and inclusive workplaces have higher levels of performance and engagement but that workplaces that only focus on diversity without inclusion create workplaces where diverse staff are either highly unengaged or outright leave. SHRM describes the inclusion piece of D&I as “making sure those different voices are heard and valued and…

Latino Leadership Workshop: How to Create LGBTQ Safe Spaces

Only a few seats remain open for the Safe Zone Project workshop June 9, 10 a.m. to noon. The virtual workshop will provide a clearer knowledge of the words and concepts around sexuality and gender and provide attendees with skills toward supporting inclusivity. This activity will not be recorded or shared afterward in order to allow…

Dept. of Enterprise Services Launches DEI Speaker Series

  First DEI Event  is May 27 The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council, in partnership with Humanities Washington, has developed a new DEI Speaker Series. These events are free and open to all state employees and the general public, but pre-registration is required. The session topics are intended to…

Accommodations for Employees with PTSD

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
The Disability Inclusion Network (DIN) Business Resource Group shares tips for employers on how to support employees with post-traumatic stress disorders, PTSD.

Governor's Committee on Disability Issues and Employment Recruiting New Members

From the Office of the Governor: Join others working to improve the lives of people with disabilities Apply by October 15, 2020 to become a member of the Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues & Employment If you are interested in issues affecting people with disabilities and want to influence State decision makers, apply by October…

Hispanics: Be Proud of Your Past and Embrace the Future

Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15 From the Latino Leadership Network: In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, your Latino Leadership Network Executive Board has put together a new video to welcome all Washington State workers and allies into the familia that is LLN. We took this opportunity to speak from our hearts about the…

RAIN Seeks Outstanding Agency Nominations

Deadline for submissions is close of business Friday, May 22 Does your state agency do outstanding inclusion and diversity work? The Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, (RAIN) business group is seeking nominations for its RAIN Outstanding Agency Award. Formed in 2016 under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Directive 16-11, this state LGBTQ+ business resource group helps establish…