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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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What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?

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Retaliation cases continue to make up the majority of charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). A strong retaliation case must show 3 things: An employee faced discrimination or harassment in the workplace. These charges constituted 56% of all EEOC charges in 2021. It also creates a toxic workplace.

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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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Why Does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter in the Workplace?

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In this article, we’ll clear up the confusion between diversity, equity, and inclusion, and share some ideas to help you develop a fair workplace where all team members feel safe. What’s the difference between diversity, equity, and inclusion? Equity means every individual has an equal chance at a professional opportunity.

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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? While workers are on the job.

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Has “startup culture” changed for good?

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But what about bullying, aggression, toxic behavior, sexual harassment , and outright lying? For example, much of the well-documented ‘bro culture’ that’s become synonymous with tech startups comes from the fact that entrepreneurs have often been allowed to get away with not prioritizing diversity in the workplace. Download the Report.

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HR 101: The ABCs of the ADA

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law July 26, 1990, by President George H. The Act was the culmination of years of work. The National Council on the Handicapped (now the National Council on Disability, or NCD), issued a report , Toward Independence, in 1986. The ADA faced many challenges from business along its path.