Current offerings for Heritage & Identity Observances
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Current offerings for Heritage & Identity Observances ٭
Heritage and Identity Observances
Whether it’s Black History Month, Pride, or International Women’s Day, celebrating heritage and identity-based holidays is seen as a meaningful step in demonstrating a commitment to racial and gender equity, supporting employees from diverse backgrounds, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. While it can be a fine balance of honoring progress and recognizing the ongoing journey toward racial and gender equity, it matters to incorporate these observances into workplace culture in meaningful and impactful ways.
Benefits of Celebrating Heritage Holidays
💫 Fostering Inclusion: Embracing heritage holidays creates a sense of belonging for employees from diverse backgrounds, fostering an inclusive culture where folks feel seen and valued.
💫 Cultural Awareness: By celebrating these holidays, organizations promote cultural awareness and understanding among employees, building bridges and breaking down stereotypes.
💫 Learning Opportunities: Heritage holidays offer a chance for education and learning, enabling employees to deepen their knowledge of historical events, cultural traditions, and the experiences of systemically disadvantaged communities.
💫 Strengthening Engagement: Celebrating heritage holidays encourages employee engagement and boosts morale by creating a sense of community and shared experiences.
💫 Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Integrating heritage holidays into workplace celebrations demonstrates a commitment to DEI initiatives, sending a powerful message about the organization's values and priorities.
Embracing Heritage & Identity-based Holidays:
The Power of Acknowledging the Paths of Women and BIPOC* Folks in the Workplace
Ampersand Workspace supports organizations committed to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by embracing these observances through targeted sessions and strategic planning to incorporate BIPOC and gender Identity holidays relevant to the workplace.
*BIPOC- Black, Indigenous, and other people of color
Through virtual 60-90 minute Ampersand Workspace-led sessions, employees will gain insight into the history of these holidays & their connected equity movements, and explore the observances’ impact on contemporary US culture & their implications for fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These sessions are designed for engagement, encouraging thoughtful discussions throughout, and deepening understanding though a dedicated Q&A session, ultimately challenging existing narratives, and shaping a more inclusive viewpoint.
During a strategy call, Ampersand Workspace can help craft a customized approach to heritage and identity-based observances with meaning, impact, and alignment in the context of the organization, budget, and workplace culture goals. This call identifies specific resources, sessions, partnerships, and next steps for DEI & HR professionals, Employee Resource Groups, executive leaders, and anyone championing the power of diversity in the workplace to explore internal and/or external celebrations and outreach.
Choose a custom date to talk overall strategy for heritage and identity-based holidays within your organization or bring an Ampersand Workspace-led heritage /identity holiday session to explore the untold stories, embrace diversity, and cultivate a more inclusive society.
