Brent John Lyons

  • York Research Chair in Stigmatization & Social Identity, Associate Professor of Organization Studies, York University, Canada
Advocates at a ‘We the People’ march in Los Angeles, July 2023 speak out against the thousands of bills that end DEI initiatives. Jordan Strauss/AP Images for AIDS Healthcare Foundation)

Understanding the backlash against corporate DEI — and how to move forward

Two researchers explain how the current DEI pushback reveals the discomfort people feel when their identity is challenged but they say it can also present an opportunity for learning and growth.
Despite the increasing representation of persons with hearing loss in the workplace, discrimination, a lack of accessibility and isolation still prevent equity and inclusion. (Shutterstock)

How workplaces can create more inclusive environments for employees with deafness and hearing loss

Discrimination, a lack of accessibility and isolation still prevent persons with hearing loss from experiencing equity and inclusion at work.

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