Welcoming Environment®

Welcoming Environment® Roundup

Links to every WE article we published in 2024.

Taking DEI from Planning to Action

Associations must move beyond conversation to actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Read on for examples from two organizations!

Ways to Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here are three ways to learn and celebrate.

Are Women in Associations Doing More Office Housework? And Is It Holding Us Back?

Do tasks like ordering gifts for Board members or making restaurant reservations predominantly fall to women in your organization? If so, it’s time for a conversation.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and Empower Latino Professionals with Self-Advocacy Strategies from Association Latinos

Discover practical strategies for Latino professionals in associations to enhance self-promotion and self-advocacy by overcoming cultural and systemic barriers, building supportive networks, and increasing career visibility.

Nurturing A Welcoming Environment® for Association Staff

Many associations strive to make all members feel welcome, but what is your organization doing to foster a Welcoming Environment for staff?

Accommodating Disabilities at Work and Events

In this video, association professional and disability advocate Samyuktha Neeraja, MPH, CAE, gives expert advice…

ASGE’s Commitment to Supporting the LGBTQ+ Physicians in GI through Allyship and Education

Read about one association’s efforts to pave the way for equity and inclusion for the LGBTQ+ community in medicine.

How to Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

Asian Americans have made tremendous contributions to the association industry and the diverse fabric of the Chicagoland area.

How to Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Whether you celebrate as an organization or an individual, April is a time to appreciate the culture and contributions of Arab Americans.