Every year, over 600,000 people leave state and federal prisons to return to their communities and the workforce. In spite of having done their time and putting in the effort to be a positive benefactor to society, so many face formidable challenges as they navigate the rebuilding of their lives. When someone has a conviction
An economy where everyone can fully participate and have fair access to resources and opportunities to advance is foundational to a more inclusive, equitable and stable society. The private sector plays a critical role in creating economic inclusion through their workforce policies and programs, supply chain and procurement practices, products and services, community investments, corporate
Tue, 10/11/2022 - 7:00pm Free - no tickets required Hannah-Jones is the creator and lead writer of The New York Times' major multimedia initiative, The 1619 Project. Named for the year the first enslaved Africans arrived in America, the project features an ongoing series of essays and art on the relationship between slavery and everything from social
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Join the Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce in celebration of the LGBTQ community. Enjoy complimentary appetizers!
Are you struggling to find exceptional talent to fill key roles? You're not alone. Today there are more job openings than workers to fill them, and the battle for qualified talent will only continue to intensify. Traditionally, employers have made hiring decisions based almost exclusively on the required skills of the role while seeking candidates
Hear from DEI thought leaders and practitioners in a panel discussion on how to successfully design and implement employee resource and affinity groups that foster inclusion and drive positive organizational change.
Featured Speakers include: Kristine Maciolek Small (She/Her), Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion for NFI Industries, Will Gadison (He, Him), Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager for Air Products, Karen Kelly (She Her), Manager Executive Communications & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Crayola, Marilyn Kelly-Cavotta (She/Her), Executive Director of Veteran & Military Services for Moravian University.
A moderated panel discussion will be followed by small group breakout sessions. Come to learn & engage!
Diversity and inclusion are increasingly critical drivers for business success. However, creating a more diverse and inclusive work environment can involve overcoming significant barriers throughout the organization. What can you do to more effectively drive change? How can you help others take advantage of the opportunities available to them to create a culture where all
Ceremony is open to all Lehigh Valley Veterans! RSVP is kindly required for all Veterans. Please let Alison at alisonp@lehighvalleychamber.org know if you are coming.
The widening wage gap for women of color during the pandemic overshadows progress for women in the workplace. According to LeanIn’s 2021 study, Black women are paid 42% less than white men and 21% less than white women, while Latinas earn 49 cents for every dollar a white man makes. However, the pay gap for
All employees want to feel that they belong in the workplace. Creating a sense of belonging in the workplace results in greater on-the-job effort and high employee performance. Learn from a panel of DeSales University Alumni about affinity groups in their work environments and how they promote inclusion, diversity and other efforts that benefit employees.
