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Sep 12, 2025 16 min

How Do You Support Protected Employee Groups In This Climate?

from Imagine Belonging at Work

In this special bonus episode of the "Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's New Reality" mini-series, we reflect on the material consequences of inflammatory rhetoric and dangerous policies that impact protected employee groups. Host Rhodes Perry identifies the groups disproportionately impacted and outlines the strategy behind Project 2025, which aims to unravel decades of civil rights gains. This episode offers a critical examination of how threats to civil rights enforcement, mass deportations, and healthcare restrictions can impact your workforce and business outcomes. You'll learn essential best practices for conducting impact assessments and delivering targeted support to help your organization gain a competitive edge by protecting and retaining the next generation of talent. Don't miss this crucial conversation about how to support employees, acknowledge their unique needs, and build a culture of belonging for all. Key Takeaways & Timestamps [2:00] Identifying employee groups disproportionately impacted by anti-DEI attacks. [4:30] A look at Project 2025 and its material consequences. [7:00] Best practices for conducting impact assessments and delivering employee support. [10:15] Why investing in trauma-informed leadership is crucial. [13:00] Practices to avoid, including adopting a universal approach and overlooking intersectionality Grow the Belonging Movement! 📝Sign up for the Belonging Movement Newsletter: http://www.rhodesperry.com/subscribe 📚Get a copy of Imagine Belonging: http://www.rhodesonamazon.com/ 🏆Book a 1:1 coaching session with Rhodes: https://tinyurl.com/5n6f47pz

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