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DEI Calendar: April 2024 Belonging: We can’t become our best selves without feeling like we belong to a tribe that sees us, respects us and lifts us up.
National Stress Awareness Month April is National Stress Awareness Month. Providing access to professional counseling, by way of an employee assistance program (EAP), can be an enormous help to employees experiencing stress within the workplace. Employers could set up awareness programs to help educate their employees on techniques to help manage stress. Some techniques could be exercise, relaxation, sleep & rest, eat well, visit a doctor, go have fun, and/or use their paid time off.
National Financial Capability Month Originally designated as National Financial Literacy Month in 2004, this observance has evolved to focus on financial literacy and ensure that Americans have access to unbiased and trustworthy financial education and understanding of financial services and products. This observance also includes raising awareness of consumer protection laws as well as consumer education, helping Americans recognize, avoid, and report frauds and scams. Financial Capability is about understanding and assessing your situation, including your beliefs and feelings about money. It’s also about processing knowledge and information, evaluating options, making informed decisions, and taking action. The more informed you are about your financial choices, the better your financial outcomes are likely to be. Finally, check your credit. Reviewing your credit report will also help to guard against identity theft.
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April 2: World Autism Awareness Day World Autism Awareness Day is an opportunity to understand how those with autism can improve their lives. If you don’t have a loved one with an autism diagnosis, you may not have a strong understanding of how the world may be challenging for these individuals. In office buildings around the country, there is much work to be done in promoting greater understanding towards employees who have children with autism or other developmental disabilities. With increased awareness and technology, there are cost-effective ways for employers to help such employees remain focused and productive. There is much hope to be shared and employers can play a pivotal role in ensuring that parents are receiving meaningful support. Finally, employers must make it clear that autistic employees are welcome in the workplace, and that having these individuals on staff adds to the “neurodiversity paradigm.” April 10: International Day of Pink This worldwide awareness day hopes to educate the general public on the harmful effects of discrimination, bullying, and homophobia in the world. Wear pink to show solidarity with the commitment to promote a safe and inclusive world for all.
April 15: Deadline for filing federal tax returns Employers could partner with a local tax firm or a bank and offer employees a discount to get their taxes done professionally. There are banks and other organizations that offer free tax help through the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This is usually help to individuals who file simple returns and generally make $60,000/year or less. This program is also available to persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who may need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.
April 22: Passover Passover is a major Jewish festival that celebrates the freeing of the Israeli slaves.
April 22: Earth Day Earth Day is a tremendous opportunity to educate your community about ways to take climate action at work, raise awareness about your sustainability achievements, and get buy-in from every level of your corporate hierarchy to reach your sustainability and zero waste goals. “Invest in Our Planet!”
April 26: Administrative Professionals Day Employers have an opportunity to recognize and reward clerical and administrative professionals for their devoted, valued work. Simply saying Thank You could go a long way.
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