{"id":360004,"date":"2021-11-12T12:22:29","date_gmt":"2021-11-12T19:22:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crestcom.com\/?p=360004"},"modified":"2021-11-12T12:22:29","modified_gmt":"2021-11-12T19:22:29","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crestcom.com\/blog\/2021\/11\/12\/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion in the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The end-of-year holiday season is upon us, and many people around the world are ready to celebrate! However, the traditional \u201choliday\u201d festivities can leave some employees feeling left out or overlooked. Many religious holidays occur at the end of the year. Diversity and inclusion efforts should not stop during the holiday season but should expand to make all employees feel appreciated and welcomed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Be Aware of Other Holidays<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Christmas gets the most attention at the end of the year, several holidays from various faiths and cultural traditions occur around the same time. A few examples are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bodhi Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, December 8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A Buddhist holiday commemorating the day that Siddhartha Guatama experienced enlightenment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diwali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A five-day Hindu celebration of lights that is observed in early autumn after the conclusion of summer harvest that coincides with the new moon\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Eid al-Fitr<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A celebration that marks the end of Ramadan in the Muslim faith. This holiday has shifting dates that sometimes fall in December. However, in 2021 it occurred in May.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hanukkah<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 An eight-day Jewish festival of lights that also shifts dates each year, taking place from November 28<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to December 6<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2021\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kwanzaa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211;\u00a0 A weeklong secular holiday honoring African-American heritage celebrated from December 26<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to January 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lunar New Year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A traditional Chinese holiday marking the end of winter that will take place February 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 2022\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Yule<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A Wiccan or pagan celebration of the winter solstice that takes place between December 20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and December 23<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> each year<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Make Holiday Celebrations Voluntary<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are hosting a workplace holiday party, don\u2019t require employees to attend. Some religions, like Jehova\u2019s Witnesses, do not celebrate any holidays. Also, it is important to consider personal reasons for not wanting to celebrate, such as people grieving a loss or experiencing depression. Depending on the time of day or location of the event, employees could have challenges with transportation or childcare. In addition, there are now personal health concerns impacting decisions around social gatherings, which makes it even more important to provide options for those at risk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>If You Don\u2019t Know What Employees Want\u2014Ask!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to be sure you are including everyone is to ask for input! Survey employees to find out which holidays they would like to celebrate with coworkers throughout the year. You can also gather ideas about what kind of events appeal to them. Another great option is to create a diverse planning team that includes employees from different departments, backgrounds and seniority levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Know the Purpose of Your Celebration<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the true purpose for your holiday party is to show appreciation for employees, think about having an annual celebration that takes place at another time of year. Consider a new year celebration rather than a \u201choliday\u201d party. Not only will you avoid scheduling hassles during the busy holiday and vacation season, but you will create a new tradition that brings everyone together.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The end-of-year holiday season is upon us, and many people around the world are ready to celebrate! However, the traditional \u201choliday\u201d festivities can leave some employees feeling left out or overlooked. Many religious holidays occur at the end of the year. 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