DIVERSITY AT NOLA SHRM

September 15th through October 15th commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month, to honor and embrace the rich culture and history of our Hispanic and Latine members, colleagues and community members. This year's theme is “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together.”

Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) provides an opportunity to give extra recognition to the many contributions made to the history and culture of the city of New Orleans as well as the nation; including but not limited to important advocacy work, vibrant art, popular and traditional foods and more. We would like to encourage our members to tap into the resources below to join in the celebrations and conversations around HHM.

To Learn: Learn more about Latinae history and culture by visiting the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino's virtual exhibit, ¡Presente! A Latino History of United States Virtual Exhibit 

To Celebrate: Celebrate the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the French Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024. This year’s celebration will feature a full day of live music curated by Ecos Latinos, food booths, community organizations, and free dance lessons! This event is free to the public; visit here for more details.

To Read: Celebrate astounding authors by reviewing the full Hispanic Heritage Month recommended reading list from Penguin Random House.

Civility starts with YOU!

As things begin to heat up in the world around us, the workplace faces uncertainty around engagement; How do we interact with others with differing ideas, stances and more importantly how do we respectfully interact and partner with them day-in and day-out?

SHRM has launched a campaign to encourage HR practitioners to have 1M Civil Conversations at Work. 

“Practicing civil behavior establishes a safe and empathetic environment where individuals can contribute their best ideas, knowing they will be heard and valued. Civility is more than making others feel comfortable; it's about creating a dynamic, diverse, and productive workplace where everyone can thrive.”

Use this link to access the SHRM Civility Starter Kit that contains an infographic with research data, a 5-step guide to encouraging civil conversations in the workplace and a card game called “Cards Against Incivility” to spark up dialogue amongst leaders and employees.

Please continue to reference the SHRM.org site for additional resources regarding civility at work.

The national SHRM website has a wealth of resources available to help you deepen your understanding and implementation of diversity initiatives in your workplace. By exploring these materials, you can stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

We encourage all members to visit the national SHRM website and take advantage of these valuable resources. Investing time in understanding diversity will not only enhance our professional growth but also contribute to creating a more inclusive and equitable community within our organizations.

To learn more about diversity initiatives and access a variety of tools and articles, please visit the SHRM national website by clicking HERE!