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This event is virtual (LinkedIn or Facebook Live) or In-Person. Learn how to plan, implement and scale your DEI Inititaives! We will have a panel of experienced DEI professionals talking about talent acquisition (attracting diverse talent) & rentention by culture & mentorship.
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CHICAGO—Today, technology company RiseKit announced that it is now offering mental health services to its Chicago users. With depression at an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic and job seekers’ morale at an all-time low, these services will now be available during a critical time in the U.S. Keywords: Inclusion, Mental Health, DEI, Barriers to Employment, Social Impact
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In this Virtual Roundtable, Douglas Brown is joined by a group of passionate DEI strategists to discuss how we can embrace DEI programs and foster a sense of belonging and equity in the workplace.
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How foundations and grantmakers are going above and beyond to increase social capital, diversity equity and inclusion, and collaboration.
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Join Matt Strauss as he dives into how he and his team at RiseKit instill confidence in underrepresented communities by bridging connections to provide better access to corporate jobs. “DEI is not always just about diversity, equity, and inclusion – just about treating people how they should be treated – that's just the basic fundamentals of what we all need to do in humanity,” says Matt. During this episode, we learn how Matt’s passion evolved into a trailblazing movement, which has led to faster job placement in communities that have historically lacked opportunities. The power of people connections provided by Grantmakers has been critical in helping to fill these roles which leads to these connections being leveraged to create sustainable change.
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This article summarizes the importance of community hiring.
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Applicant tracking systems (ATS) help to make their work easier by pre-screen job applications and managing the recruitment process. However, despite their widespread - and completely understandable use - ATSs inadvertently create challenges for DEI teams
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There is that famous saying; your network is your net worth. We are thrilled to highlight the following social impact angel investors and family offices that support RiseKit. CEO Matt Strauss explains, "Our investors are extremely philanthropic, but they also want to innovate the way people get jobs to make a systems change. I realized all of our investors wrote the check because we are truly a mission fit, and signed the check with vision-fit."
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In 2020, the Stand Together Foundation invested $750,000 in RiseKit to develop and scale their workforce solution using predictive analytics. It’s the first tool of its kind to truly bring the workforce system to people making it easier for them to rise out of poverty. The strategic investment will position RiseKit to help millions of un(der) employed individuals from underserved communities across the U.S. to find and stay in careers over the next five years. Keywords: Social Impact, Social Enterprise, Startups, Fundraising, Barriers
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“We believe that people with criminal histories have skills and value, and they deserve a fair chance to contribute,” says Andrew Glazier, Defy’s President and CEO. “People with criminal histories face tremendous barriers to employment and success and often, these individuals never had a legitimate first chance in life due to the circumstances they were born into and the opportunities available to them.” Key words: 2nd Chance, Second Chance, Ex-Offender, Criminal Record, Removing Barriers, Diversity, Inclusion, DEI
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Learn about community hiring, Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) benefits. During these difficult times with labor shortages, community (community organizations) hiring helps find untapped talent.
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Learn how the Community Council of Greater Dallas and Kane County Sheriff’s Department leverage marketing tactics to recruit new program participants, deliver programming, and improve outcomes - on a nonprofit budget (close-to-nothing).
RiseKit’s inclusion network consists of inclusive Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRMs, Case Management Softwares, Governments, Foundations, Diversity Inclusion Consultants, Nonprofit Partners, Staffing Firms, Energy Efficiency Consultants, and Government Subcontractors.
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