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What Does It Mean to ABIDE?

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series ABIDE

What Does It Mean to ABIDE? Some people hear this word and think of phrases like “abide by the rules” or  “abide by a decision.” While this is one definition of the word, there’s another you may have encountered as well. Abide can mean “to tolerate or endure,” “to wait or persist,” and “to remain or stay.”

  • to tolerate or endure: This implies patience and resilience in the face of challenges.
  • to wait or persist: This suggests a commitment to a long-term goal and a willingness to persevere.
  • to remain or stay: This emphasizes the importance of consistency and continuity in efforts to achieve equity.

While I’ve started using the acronym ABIDE to mean Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity, I chose that word in particular to reinforce the idea that building an equitable workplace is a journey, not a destination. It requires sustained effort, patience, and resilience.

Haven’t come across this meaning yet? Let’s jump into some dictionaries!

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In Summary

The article explains the deeper meaning of the word ABIDE beyond just "following rules." While it's used as an acronym, the author specifically chose it to emphasize that creating a fair workplace is a long journey. ABIDE also means to tolerate, endure, wait, persist, remain, or stay. These meanings highlight the need for patience, resilience, and consistent effort.

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ABIDE: Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

This entry is part 2 of 4 in the series ABIDE

I’ve had so many great conversations since that SHRM announcement! Equity, while sometimes misunderstood, is such a critical part of the work that DEI professionals set out to do.

SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently announced the “strategic decision” to rebrand DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) as Inclusion & Diversity (I&D), effective immediately.

Read more: Not Without Equity

I think, instead of removing letters from the acronyms we use to describe our work, we should be adding letters. Let’s consider ABIDE.

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In Summary

ABIDE stands for Accessibility, Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. It's a way to make sure everyone has equal chances and feels welcome. If any part of ABIDE is missing, it can cause problems. People can feel left out of fair opportunities. There are other similar acronyms, but what really matters is making things fair and inclusive for everyone.