• DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices

  • By: HR Source
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DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices

By: HR Source
  • Summary

  • Welcome to DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices, a 12-episode limited podcast series elevating organizations that make a difference for underrepresented people in the workplace. Each episode features inspiring stories and insightful conversations at the intersection of non-profit services and employment. Subscribe now and join us as we amplify voices that matter! This podcast is a production of HR Source, an association that helps employers manage their HR needs efficiently and economically, stay in legal compliance, and nurture a happy, healthy employee population.
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Episodes
  • Episode 11: Housing, Hope, and Healing
    Jan 6 2025
    In this episode of DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices, host Candace Fisher talks with Jodi Fegter, Director of Employment and Adult Education at Bridge Communities, a nonprofit dedicated to transitioning families from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Discover how Bridge Communities offers comprehensive support—housing, employment coaching, financial literacy, and more—to families facing invisible homelessness. Jodi shares inspiring stories and insights on how her team equips clients with the resources, confidence, and skills to secure sustainable employment and build brighter futures.
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    37 mins
  • Episode 10: Unlocking Future Leaders
    Dec 9 2024
    In this episode of DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices, Candace Fisher sits down with Julia King, Executive Director of the Chicago Summer Business Institute. Since 1991, CSBI has connected Chicago high school students with paid internships, equipping them with essential business skills and workplace confidence. Julia shares the institute's inspiring mission to bridge the gap for underserved youth, providing access to careers in finance, law, and beyond. Discover how CSBI is transforming lives, the benefits of mentorship, and how employers can contribute to this life-changing initiative.
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    44 mins
  • Episode 9: True Inclusion (Part 2)
    Nov 18 2024
    In this episode of DEI: Amplifying Vital Voices, host Candace Fisher speaks with Bill Dwyer, President and CEO of Helping Hand, an organization dedicated to empowering people with intellectual disabilities. Bill shares his personal journey of overcoming fear and misunderstanding to become a passionate advocate for inclusivity and support. Together, Candace and Bill discuss the importance of community connection, breaking down social barriers, and fostering inclusive workplaces. They explore real-life examples of how understanding and compassion can make a profound difference in the lives of those with intellectual disabilities and the communities around them. This inspiring conversation offers practical insights for building empathy, respect, and inclusion for all.
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    36 mins

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