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The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 1 Credit

Jan 06, 2025, 01:00 PM ET

The Business Case for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 1 Credit

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    May, 2024
  • Subject Area

    Business Mgmnt and Org

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Jan 06, 2025, 01:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • Explain the Scope of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Know how DEI extends to supporting employees in achieving their personal and professional goals.
  • Discuss practical methodologies to assess DEI challenges specific to the organization.
  • Explore the fundamental components necessary for integrating DEI into organizational culture and values.

Course Overview

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:

  • Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
  • Identifying DEI Challenges in Organizations
  • Developing a Business Case for DEI Initiatives
  • Practical Steps for Implementing DEI Strategies
  • Creating a Sustainable DEI Culture

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.

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Nano Credits for All Qualifications

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Business Mgmnt and Org for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Diversity, equity, and inclusion for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Diversity, equity, and inclusion for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Diversity, equity, and inclusion for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Diversity, equity, and inclusion for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-NXZ29) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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
Business Mgmnt and Org for Chartered Global Management Accountants (CGMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Mgmnt and Org for 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

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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April Simpkins , SHRM

Founder, April Simpkins Enterprise LLC

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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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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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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!

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Julia White, SHRM
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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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