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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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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? While workers are on the job.

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Addressing Social Issues and Racism in the Workplace

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High profile companies are confronting social issues by supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and stepping up their commitment to diversity and inclusion. The global unrest over racial injustice has brought racial disparities in the workplace front and center. Race is one of the issues that can be challenging to discuss.