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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

DEI is a journey, not a destination

DEI is a journey, not a destination

by Taft Comms on March 4, 2022
Building a healthy and sustainable DEI culture entails much more than setting hiring goals and making public statements, as evidenced in Taft Communications’ recent webinar, “DEI in the...
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Taft spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion

Taft spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion

by Taft Comms on November 30, 2021
Learn more about Sheila Cort, Taft's lead for our DEI work, through a quick Q&A. She helps clients push through discomfort to have the tough conversations that will make stronger and more...
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Transparency + Engagement = Accountability: Walking the talk on DEI

Transparency + Engagement = Accountability: Walking the talk on DEI

by Connie Ludwin on July 28, 2021
In 2021, Taft, like many organizations, expanded and formalized our own DEI efforts to practice what we preach. We created a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (or JEDI) action plan and a...
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Inclusive design and the LGBTQ+ community

Inclusive design and the LGBTQ+ community

by David Ferraro on June 17, 2021
Designing for the LGBTQ+ community doesn't mean only focusing on their needs. It means taking the extra steps necessary to assess when and how to involve certain inclusive elements for all into...
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Insights for your mid-year check-in

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Insights for your mid-year check-in

by Sheila Cort on June 11, 2021
The challenge is to sustain the DEI work started last year at our organizations. These tips will help you continually monitor progress and be transparent about the results and your continued efforts.
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How conversation can combat racism

How conversation can combat racism

by Caitlin Chase on June 4, 2021
Why is it so hard to have a conversation about racism in America and its impact on the racial disparities faced by our society today? This is the question the founders of A Long Talk About The...
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One year after George Floyd’s murder, we can’t lose our focus

One year after George Floyd’s murder, we can’t lose our focus

by Ted Deutsch on May 25, 2021
This year we find ourselves marking many “one year since” milestones from 2020. In many ways the most jarring week of 2020 was when the world witnessed, mourned, and responded to the murder...
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Taft Communications promotes Sheila Cort to senior director

Taft Communications promotes Sheila Cort to senior director

by Taft Comms on May 24, 2021
Veteran communications coach and corporate communications counselor Sheila Cort has been promoted to senior director.
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Taft’s Ted Deutsch talks corporate social responsibility on ‘NJBIZ Conversations’

Taft’s Ted Deutsch talks corporate social responsibility on ‘NJBIZ Conversations’

by Taft Comms on April 27, 2021
On a recent installment of “NJBIZ Conversations,” Taft CEO Ted Deutsch discussed how companies are getting more serious about determining — and widely articulating — a purpose beyond the...
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Hiring for diversity in the workplace – is it enough?

Hiring for diversity in the workplace – is it enough?

by Connie Ludwin on December 16, 2020
Adding diversity cannot be the sole goal for any company. It must be accompanied by true inclusion and equity — and that takes work. It takes intention and commitment. It also means using our...
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