How to Incorporate DEI Holidays for a More Inclusive Workplace
While most companies offer employees the day off on federal holidays like Memorial Day, there are plenty of other holidays employees may wish to observe as well. When your corporate calendar incorporates holidays aimed at promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within your workforce, employees notice the initiative.
“While HR teams may be tempted to move DEIB down the priority list, the talent they are seeking to attract and maintain are keeping it front and center in their expectations,” explained Regina Ross, chief people officer at Khan Academy, in our 2024 State of People Strategy Report. “Employees today place more emphasis than ever before on the alignment between company culture and their personal values.”
Because some holidays may be more relevant to your workforce than others, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) experts say you should be thoughtful as you contemplate offering diversity holidays. This article can serve as a starting point as you consider which DEI holidays to include in your company’s calendar for 2024 and beyond.
What are diversity, equity, and inclusion holidays?
DEI holidays — diversity, equity, and inclusion holidays — are observances that matter to individuals of certain races, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and sexual orientations. Some DEI holidays are celebrations, while others are holy days, festivals, or days of remembrance.
DEI holidays may also celebrate the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion and how they enrich our lives and workplaces.
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Source: Lattice, February 9, 2024, by Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
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