The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 1 Credit
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Are you looking to foster a more inclusive workplace culture? Dive into our upcoming CPE course, where we go beyond the surface of DEI to explore its true significance. In this course, we'll unravel the complexities of DEI, moving beyond hiring practices to create a workplace where every individual feels valued and supported in achieving their goals.
Discover the practical steps necessary to identify DEI challenges within your organization and understand why proactive measures are crucial for promoting diversity. From defining DEI to developing a compelling business case for implementation, our expert-led presentation will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to initiate meaningful change.
Join us to explore the fundamentals of DEI, including what diversity, equity, and inclusion truly entail, and why they're essential components of a thriving workplace environment. Gain insights into how to develop a robust DEI initiative that aligns with your organization's values and goals, ensuring long-term sustainability and success.
Key Topics Covered in this CPE Business Management course:
Don't miss this opportunity to take your organization's DEI efforts to the next level. Enroll now and become equipped to drive positive change and foster a culture of inclusivity and belonging within your workplace.
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| Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| CPA in Canada | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 686789) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Management for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) | 1 Points | Eligible |
| Business Management for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) | 1 Points | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
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| Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| CPA in Canada | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) | 1 PDC | Approved |
| Certified Management Accountants (CMA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| HR Business for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 686789) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) | 1 RCH | Approved |
| Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountant - ICAEW | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Core Payroll Concepts for Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Core Payroll Concepts for Payroll Leadership Professional (PLP) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Business Management for Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) | 1 Points | Eligible |
| Business Management for Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) | 1 Points | Eligible |
| CPA - Ireland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Scotland | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Chartered Leadership Fellow (CLF) | 1 CE | Eligible |
Credit
1
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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APRIL SIMPKINS SHRM-CP, PHR, - April is a dually certified HR Professional with 30 years of executive-level Human Resources experience. April is an HR Consultant, and the Chief Human Resources Officer for Totalhr, a human resources services firm focused on supporting the HR needs of small- to mid-sized businesses. She has helped more than 1000 business owners shape and develop their human capital.
April's experience and expertise, coupled with her continued study of Human Resources trends, has made her a trusted advisor for many in the business community. It also led to an invitation to The Business Journal Leadership Trust, which allows April to share her expertise with leaders nationwide. She has been a requested presenter and guest speaker for organizations that include Harvard University Extension School, Winthrop University, The Citadel, EEOC, and The City of Charleston, to name a few. She is also a member of the SHRM Speakers Bureau.
April is a board member of both the York County Regional Chamber of Commerce and the SC Small Business Development Centers (SBDC). She is the Chapter Chair for the Charlotte affiliate of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO), a non-profit membership organization for women presidents, CEOs, and managing directors of privately held, multimillion-dollar companies. In 2016 WPO honored April with the Woman of Color Award for her business achievements.
April was the Diversity Director for the South Carolina Society for Human Resources Management from 2018 - 2020. In 2020 April received the Unsung Hero Award from Greenville SHRM for her exemplary leadership in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Her service and commitment to the HR community and the profession's advancement led to her selection as a member of the HR Advisory Board for Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. She works with a team of HR thought leaders who have been charged with designing the human resources undergraduate and postgraduate degree curriculum and programs.
April has received many awards and honors for her business acumen. Her awards include: the 2020 Women In Business Achievement Award from the Charlotte Business Journal, the 2018 Fort Mill/ Tega Cay Business Person of The Year Award from the York County Regional Chamber, the Movers & Shaker Award given by Business Leader Magazine and, in 2016, April was named one of Charlotte's 50 Most Influential Women by Mecklenburg Times.
April is a classically trained pianist, an avid runner, athlete, mother, wife, and entrepreneur.
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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.
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We’re looking at developing a D&I program and it covered a few things we haven’t thought of. The presenter was good and content was good. I was hoping to hear more questions from the attendees. I also liked the resources provided. My first webinar with cpe and it was a great experience. Thank you!
JW
in our efforts to initiative our very first inclusion committee I have attended a few courses on this topic but this is really the only one that has addressed how to get started and what your focus should be. Thank you!!
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