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DEI Leader Allegion Offers Encouragement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32tRJGV6Hk8 Allegion has been proactive and intentional in its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) actions. The Carmel-based provider of security products and solutions is the first ever recipient of our Jackson Lewis DEI Champion Award. Allegion executive Shelley Meador shares the company's journey in hopes of inspiring others.

2021-10-18T12:13:49-04:00October 18th, 2021|

October 14 Conference to Help Companies Enhance DE & I

According to Harvard Business Review research, organizations with leaders that foster inclusivity are: 17% more likely to report that they are high performing 20% more likely to say they make high-quality decisions 29% more likely to report behaving collaboratively In addition, improvement in perceptions of inclusion increases work attendance by almost one day a year per employee, reducing the cost of absenteeism. [...]

2021-09-12T17:27:31-04:00September 8th, 2021|

Nominations Sought for New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

A new statewide honor, the Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award, will recognize an organization making ardent strides to become a more equitable workplace. Judges will evaluate how nominees developed, promoted and executed DE & I – and how it has made a difference for their organizations and beyond. The winner will be recognized at the Indiana Chamber [...]

2021-08-15T19:34:16-04:00August 12th, 2021|

Nominations Sought for New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champion Award

(INDIANAPOLIS) — A new statewide honor, the Jackson Lewis Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion Award, will recognize an organization making ardent strides to become a more equitable workplace. Judges will evaluate how nominees developed, promoted and executed DE & I – and how it has made a difference for their organizations and beyond. The winner will be recognized at [...]

2021-08-12T08:38:18-04:00August 12th, 2021|

PODCAST: Tanya Mckinzie of Indiana Black Expo on Increasing Opportunities

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaqoIGumaMg Indiana Black Expo (IBE) is well known for its Summer Celebration and Circle City Classic fund-raising events. Its work, of course, goes much deeper with business and education conferences, assistance for small businesses, working with youth and families, and much more. Tanya Mckinzie, president and CEO of IBE since 2008, talks about those programs and how some were [...]

2021-06-03T13:01:05-04:00June 3rd, 2021|

Indiana Chamber Survey: Hoosier Employers Express Economic Enthusiasm

(INDIANAPOLIS) — More than one year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Indiana employers are optimistic about the future – particularly the state’s economy and overall business climate. In a new research survey, commissioned as part of the Accelerating Indiana Vision 2025+ initiative from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and its Foundation, 895 business leaders completed surveys in [...]

2021-04-27T10:43:12-04:00April 27th, 2021|

Engage Mentoring Can Help You Develop Leaders

As an enhanced offering to support corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, the Indiana Chamber is partnering with Engage Mentoring to offer the Developing Leaders program. The program will increase your employees’ leadership capacity and improve your diverse talent pipeline. The Developing Leaders program is designed to meet your employees where they are and help them develop their skills [...]

2021-04-21T08:36:55-04:00April 21st, 2021|

GUEST BLOG FROM SALARY.COM: Understanding DE & I as it Applies to Small Businesses

Each organization approaches diversity, equity and inclusion (DE & I) differently based on where they are, what they do and the priority they can or do give it. In this series, we will explore why DE & I matters, what to do to improve DE & I at your organization, how to tell if it's working and when to [...]

2021-04-19T14:11:26-04:00April 16th, 2021|

Chamber Day Rewind: Inspiring Message on Inclusion

Presented by Thompson Thrift, the 2021 Chamber Day featured remarks by Gov. Eric Holcomb and a keynote speech by Myra Selby, the first African American to serve as an associate justice on the Indiana Supreme Court (1995-1999). Selby was appointed by the court to chair its commission on race and gender fairness in 1999, which she serves on still [...]

2021-03-16T17:10:19-04:00March 16th, 2021|

GUEST BLOG: Participate in Salary.com’s Diversity and Inclusion Survey

Diversity matters. Not only is it the right thing to strive for, but a diverse workforce helps companies acquire and retain the best talent, build employee engagement, increase innovation and improve business performance. Yet organizational diversity initiatives often fail to make real progress. You are invited to participate in the Salary.com 2021 DE & I Attitudes Survey. Our goal [...]

2021-03-04T10:40:38-05:00March 4th, 2021|