Diversity Equity and Inclusion
2025 DE&I Coffee and Conversations Calls- Open to one and all!
HR Virginia DEI Coffee & Conversations, hosted by the HRVA SHRM State Council, is a monthly series designed to foster dialogue and collaboration across various organizations. These sessions provide a valuable opportunity for participants of all levels and backgrounds to gather, share experiences, and engage in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion topics in a welcoming and open environment.
Special thanks to the committee volunteers who helped with this and the upcoming DEI Toolkit: Andrea Cook, Ashley Tatum, Danielle Gilbert, Elyse Douglas, Holly Harn, Kristina Parvati, Nakisha Griffin, Stephanie Andrews, and Valeria Lee.
HR VA DEI Coffee and Conversations Zoom Link
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86860498489?pwd=XX5aqF6ofK3Y4R01MNFz5RUpmoMCZ5.1
Meeting ID: 868 6049 8489
Passcode: 078433
| Friday | March 28 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | April 25 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | May 30 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | June 27 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | July 25 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | August 29 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | Sept 26 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | Oct 24 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
| Friday | Nov 14 | DE&I Coffee and Conversations at 9:00 (open to the public) | Zoom Meeting |
Questions? Please email Sheri Bender at DEI@HRVirginia.org. We hop to see you on our next call!
HR professionals should take a number of steps to prepare for the ADAAA, experts say. These steps include:
- Providing ADA training to supervisors and managers. Training should remind managers of their duty to accommodate not only employees with disabilities but also applicants with disabilities.
- Reviewing the interactive accommodation process. The informal discussion with employees about accommodations shouldn’t be stilted and should reflect an employer’s understanding of its need to be flexible, within reason and without sacrificing consistency. But the process shouldn’t be ad hoc either. It should be well documented and overseen by HR.
- Re-evaluating policies to make sure that they comply, especially in the application and interactive processes.
- Making sure that job descriptions accurately describe what employers believe are the essential functions of the position.
- Developing tools, forms, letters and processes to handle accommodation requests.
SHRM’s Express Request:
Available resources on the ADA ACT are available by visiting here and HR Hot Topics including Diversity are available by visiting here.
Additional Resources:
- Diverse Workforce Requires Balanced HR Leadership Learn More
- Why a diverse workplace matters Learn More
- Do You Need to Worry About Workforce Diversity Learn More
- The Top 10 Economic Facts of Diversity in the Workplace Learn More
DEI Resource List
This is a curated list of resources on the many aspects of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). If you have suggestions for additional resources, we encourage you to contact us.
HR VA provides these resources as a curated list and is not responsible for the content.
