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The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity Training

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As this shift happens, companies need to adjust their cultures, policies, and practices to better support younger and more diverse employees. However, one thing organizations can’t do is deny the diversity of their employees. We will also outline why companies that overlook the value of diversity will struggle to compete in the future.

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The Importance of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

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These days, cultural diversity in the workplace is more important than ever. One reason for this is that many organizations are putting a high priority on building a diverse workplace. The concept of cultural diversity is based on the advantages of a group of people being made up of different types of individuals.

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Everything You Need to Build Your Employee Handbook

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Equal Employment Opportunity. Explain your commitment to providing an equal employment opportunity workplace. The employee handbook is the holy grail of workplaces, and every employer should have one, regardless of size. However, many small businesses — especially those with fewer than 10 employees — do not have an employee handbook.

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The ADEA – What You Need to Know

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The ADEA is governed and enforced by the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) and applies to companies, private and public, that have 20 or more employees on their payroll. But one of the biggest hurdles facing older workers is age discrimination. ” What is the ADEA? ” What is the ADEA? Terminations. Promotions.

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How to Handle an EEOC Investigation

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces the nation’s federal workplace anti-discrimination laws. Last year, employers paid more than $484 million to settle over 61,000 formal charges. This year’s enforcement numbers could be higher. million budget increase. An explanation of the charge. The charging documents.

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Is Favoritism Derailing Your DEI Efforts?

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If your company has a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program that isn’t working as planned, favoritism could be the cause. Employees expect to be treated equally well in the workplace and feel devalued when they’re not. What is favoritism and discrimination in the workplace? What are favoritism’s childhood roots?

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How to Use the EEOC to Help Guide your Company Anti-Discrimination Policies

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Employers are required to maintain a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. For many employers, guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a lifeline to compliance and a professional work environment. Under many state and local ordinances, discrimination laws apply regardless of company size.