MeChelle Callen, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Consultant’s Post

Team building, bonding and development are all important but many organizations focus only one or maybe two. Where does your organization put its focus?

Don’t wait - the early bird gets the discount!

Imagine a world where all eyes see the vision of belonging. No one is left out or forgotten. Everyone is seen, valued, and celebrated. We have the potential to create a world where people are seen and heard. We have the power to create belonging and a sense of personal value..  LOOK for the opportunities to invite, include, and embrace. Who will you invite today? Talk with MeChelle Callen about bringing belonging to your organization. www.equitable-hr.com

I can’t wait to share a few laughs and a lot of learning at HR Indiana this year. Love the Purple Ink LLC Inksters! 💜 #HRIndiana

Imagine a world where everyone belongs. No one is excluded and all people are accepted without bias. We have the potential to create a world where people feel valued and celebrated. We have the power to create belonging. Who will you invite to the table today?

June 1st marks the official start of Pride month! The first Pride march took place on June 28, 1970, in New York City, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal event in the movement for LGBTQIA+ equality. Since then, Pride has become a national celebration of Queer history and culture across the country. Throughout this month you might see stores adorned with rainbows and pride-themed decorations, advertisements promoting equality and allyship, and celebrations of the community - including parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia, concerts, and memorial services. At our house, we fly two flags 365 days a year: the American flag and the Pride flag. We proudly display our Pride flag for several reasons. We are proud of our family – of how we live and who we love. We want people to see that they are not alone in our neighborhood and in our community. And we know an increase in representation, visibility, and equality means more LGBTQIA+ Americans can live as our authentic selves. We want everyone to know YOU belong here! My recent experience with a new neighbor reaffirmed the importance of visibility and representation in fostering a culture of belonging. We've lived in our neighborhood for 17 years, among the first families here, but many of the original homeowners have moved out, making way for new families. One evening, while returning from a walk, I stopped to say hello and introduce myself to the neighbor who’d just moved in across the street. “You’re the house with the pride flag” she said with a big smile on her face. “That’s us,” I said with a grin. She shared that when they were deciding where they wanted their family to live, seeing our flag gave them a sense of ease. While it wasn't the reason for their choice, it signaled to them that our neighborhood is a place of belonging. They bought the house and now there are two homes in our neighborhood, directly across the street from one another, flying Pride flags year-round! As we begin to celebrate Pride month, I encourage you to reflect… What does representation look like for you? How are you creating safe spaces and a sense of belonging for ALL? How do you show up for others? If you want to learn more here are some resources to explore: https://indypride.org/ https://www.hrc.org/ https://lnkd.in/gxpftj92 https://lnkd.in/gfPHRW49 https://pflag.org/ Happy Pride! 🌈

Are you looking at your organization through a lens of equity? Your Free Audit Tool is waiting for you! Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. (EIAB) Click the link for access to your Free Audit Tool: https://lnkd.in/gqKYqbj2

With Equitable HR Consulting, we can lead you in the right direction for your business and your team. Our Leader Training Solutions are custom training programs and leadership development solutions that help to create inclusive teams. Learn more about our HR services here: www.equitable-hr.com