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The #MeToo movement, the global rise of immigration, and large-scale political changes such as Brexit and the election of Trump, shed light on – previously overlooked – minority groups and draw our attention toward equal rights, racism, feminism and socio-economic disparities. Now is the time for HR professionals to focus on diversity in the workplace and reinforcing inclusion not just in words, but in practice. But what exactly is diversity in the workplace? MORE
Focusing on talent diversity is no longer optional. A true diversity and inclusion initiative is about more than ensuring that rules are followed and the requisite diversity programs and regulations are in place. MORE
The diversity definition refers to the existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people. To better understand and define diversity, we can think about it in a social context. While the first things that come to mind when we talk about diversity are race and gender, there’s more than that. For a deeper analysis, you can refer to the breakdown of the different types of diversity. What is diversity in the workplace? MORE
A surprisingly diverse list of companies lets employees sleep on the job, including Google, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Zappos, the Huffington Post and even ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s. Can employees get their forty winks and still put in a productive 40 hours? MORE
Considering they’re a company providing best practice insights, it makes sense that CEB would prioritize diversity. After all, there are countless studies out there that show diverse companies outperform non-diverse companies, along with creating larger societal benefits. MORE
To compete for and win members of this valuable talent pool , employers need targeted veteran recruiting strategies that align with veteran’s preference about workplace diversity and recruiting. Military Veterans and Service Members Share Their Thoughts on Diversity. MORE
Organizations today are more diverse than ever today. Most companies benefit from a diverse environment, but there are always certain challenges that may rise. Realizing that truth and developing hands-on strategies that welcome diversity is imperative. MORE
For HR, building a workplace culture of inclusivity and equality is a worthy goal—but as Namely’s latest Workplace Diversity Report reveals, the goal is a lofty one. In our Workplace Diversity Report 2018 , expert analysts poured over data from over 175,000 employees. MORE
Workplace diversity is a pressing topic among HR pros. That attention often focuses on how diversity affects the company — but what about how minorities' experiences affect people personally and professionally? Talent Management Talent Management Diversity MORE
Creating an inspiring environment that fuels employee productivity is a lot easier said than done. Understand the difference between efficiency and productivity. In a March 2017 article titled “ Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency ” for Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins writes that “efficiency is about doing the same with less.” Business productivity, however, is tied to the product of performance. MORE
Using Referrals to Improve Diversity Diversity has become an HR buzzword, thrown around in meetings and leveraged for positive PR, but what does diversity really mean? Legally, diversity refers to the age, socioeconomic background, gender, race and ethnicity differences in your workforce. Diversity sourcing, by extension, is a dedicated effort to attract, engage, and hire a diverse slate of candidates. Diversity begins and ends with your company culture. MORE
More and more employers are realizing the advantages of a diverse workforce and are putting considerable effort into attracting workers from varied backgrounds who bring varied strengths. But diversity is about much more. Promoting Diversity Programs. MORE
Starbucks, reacting to a national debate, closed 8,000 of its US coffee stores on Tuesday, 29 of May, to conduct racial bias training—a type of diversity training. . Why companies even do diversity training? But there are more reasons to implement diversity training. MORE
Right around the year 2000, initiatives encouraging employee diversity were a key growing Human Resources trend. Leaders researched best practices, consulted with experts, and crafted programs to encourage diversity throughout every level of their organizations. MORE
This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. Family-Friendly Work-Life Balance Policies. Employer policies supporting work-life balance are important to women. MORE
This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. Family-Friendly Work-Life Balance Policies. Employer policies supporting work-life balance are important to women. MORE
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”. There are dimensions of diversity based in life experiences. When leaders focus on creating teams that value different points of view, the true potential of diversity unfolds. MORE
Suggestion #1: Don’t fear diversity! The truth is that the workforce is becoming larger and more diverse every year, so ignoring diversity isn’t really an option anymore. In fact, ignoring diversity is actually doing companies more harm than good. MORE
The #MeToo movement, the global rise of immigration, and large-scale political changes such as Brexit and the election of Trump, shed light on – previously overlooked – minority groups and draw our attention toward equal rights, racism, feminism and socio-economic disparities. MORE
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Gusto also has multiple pages on its site about Inclusivity such as its Special Report: Diversity and Inclusion with Gusto. Ties diverse employees to diverse products/customers. MORE
There are paternity leave policies on the books in about 80 countries but many of them appear little more than symbolic. Predictably, it’s the Scandinavian countries who set the standard for equality in parenting. So is a paternity policy really needed? If you’re looking into the business case for an official paternity leave policy , here’s five reasons to get on it: 1.Work/life conflicts are a reality for men too. Equality cuts both ways. MORE
Hiring diverse candidates is just the tip of the iceberg on making progress on your diversity initiative. Some of the companies that do put effort into their diversity recruitment squander the results. This is the kind of listening we need to do with your diverse colleagues. MORE
As investors and consumers increasingly demand that companies serve a social purpose, the pressure is on to develop policies and programs that take on the world’s challenges. How do you explain to your five-year-old child what you do for a living? MORE
Creating an inspiring environment that fuels employee productivity is a lot easier said than done. Understand the difference between efficiency and productivity. In a March 2017 article titled “ Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency ” for Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins writes that “efficiency is about doing the same with less.” Business productivity, however, is tied to the product of performance. MORE
And in today’s day and age when 78% of talent professionals report that diversity is a top priority for their company , establishing gender balance in the C-suite and beyond is becoming crucial. won’t achieve gender balance on company boards until 2055 - but more diverse boards tend to perform better, as they’re more likely to mirror the diverse makeup of their customers and corporate employees. Talent Leadership Diversity MORE
Diversity is becoming a strategic change imperative at many organisations, and for good reason. Studies show that organisations with a more diverse workforce – in terms of gender, ethnicity and race – are more productive, more efficient, and ultimately, more profitable. Diversity, of course, starts with HR hiring policies that are able to attract the best and brightest and convince them to join the company. MORE
A few years back I attended a panel presentation featuring many prominent business executives discussing diversity and inclusion (D&I) to an audience of HR leaders. Decisions made and executed by diverse teams deliver 60% better results. MORE
The most recent allegations of sexual harassment by management and subsequent apathy by HR at hot tech startup Uber have once again brought to the fore the lack of progress we’ve made in gender equality. MORE
The walk is just one example of how we are encouraging our employees to bring their authentic self to work and supporting them with employee resource groups,” says Molly Ford, the director of Salesforce’s office of equality. s(HPQ) Lesley Slaton Brown, the company’s chief diversity officer. MORE
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”. There are dimensions of diversity based in life experiences. When leaders focus on creating teams that value different points of view, the true potential of diversity unfolds. Diversity is one of those things that practically everyone talks about. Most organizations – on websites and in promotional materials – bring up the degree to which they value and commit to diversity. MORE
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re talking all things Diversity & Inclusion. Then there are the millions of users who covet smart products such as wearable technology and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. But there’s a disturbing lack of diversity within the tech industry. MORE
Never before has the Equal Pay Act (EPA) gotten so much attention. The EPA includes only four defenses to a claim of unequal pay: A seniority system; A merit system; A system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of product; or. MORE
Family-friendly benefits, like paid maternity leave and child care assistance, have proven valuable in terms of recruiting and retaining female talent, improving gender diversity and driving the bottom line. Millennial moms and dads want to share work and family responsibilities equally. MORE
Nobody’s ever said that diversity and inclusion work is easy. And the earlier the better – the longer you wait to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, the harder it will be in the future. Explicitly request a diverse range of referrals. Have a parental leave policy. MORE
Balancing childcare and a full-time job is challenging, and one thing that would help ease the burden is offering equal paid family leave to all. Without inclusive paid leave policies, employers could be missing out on rich talent pools. With childcare responsibilities being distributed more equally, men are pushing for the same paid leave that biological mothers get. MORE
Mention diversity in the workplace and you’ll generally get a positive response from executives. That’s because most of them understand the many benefits of a diverse workforce. Diversity in the workplace benefits. And execs know a diverse workforce (in age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and gender) brings diverse viewpoints and perspectives to the company; these elements can help you develop great new products and great new ways to cater to customers. MORE
Although significant progress has been made in employers proactively pursuing policies of equal pay for equal positions, this alone will not close the gap: gender equity is a complex and systemic issue that requires action on many fronts. Boosting morale and worker productivity. MORE
Today we’ll focus on ways we can drive engagement to your purpose by elevating diversity and inclusion. Broadly speaking, diversity means ensuring representation among employees across race, age, ethnicity, gender, religion and other differentiators. Combined, diversity and inclusion is a powerful driver of innovation and is today considered an essential driver of business success. MORE
Ultimate Software
MARCH 14, 2019
March is Women’s History Month, and we’re talking all things Diversity & Inclusion. Then there are the millions of users who covet smart products such as wearable technology and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. But there’s a disturbing lack of diversity within the tech industry.
Namely
JUNE 28, 2018
For HR, building a workplace culture of inclusivity and equality is a worthy goal—but as Namely’s latest Workplace Diversity Report reveals, the goal is a lofty one. In our Workplace Diversity Report 2018 , expert analysts poured over data from over 175,000 employees.
Workable
JULY 5, 2019
The diversity definition refers to the existence of variations of different characteristics in a group of people. To better understand and define diversity, we can think about it in a social context. While the first things that come to mind when we talk about diversity are race and gender, there’s more than that. For a deeper analysis, you can refer to the breakdown of the different types of diversity. What is diversity in the workplace?
Yello
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
To compete for and win members of this valuable talent pool , employers need targeted veteran recruiting strategies that align with veteran’s preference about workplace diversity and recruiting. Military Veterans and Service Members Share Their Thoughts on Diversity.
SocialChorus
MAY 15, 2019
Mention diversity in the workplace and you’ll generally get a positive response from executives. That’s because most of them understand the many benefits of a diverse workforce. Diversity in the workplace benefits. And execs know a diverse workforce (in age, race, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and gender) brings diverse viewpoints and perspectives to the company; these elements can help you develop great new products and great new ways to cater to customers.
UpstartHR
MAY 15, 2017
Using Referrals to Improve Diversity Diversity has become an HR buzzword, thrown around in meetings and leveraged for positive PR, but what does diversity really mean? Legally, diversity refers to the age, socioeconomic background, gender, race and ethnicity differences in your workforce. Diversity sourcing, by extension, is a dedicated effort to attract, engage, and hire a diverse slate of candidates. Diversity begins and ends with your company culture.
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TalentCulture
MARCH 15, 2016
Organizations today are more diverse than ever today. Most companies benefit from a diverse environment, but there are always certain challenges that may rise. Realizing that truth and developing hands-on strategies that welcome diversity is imperative.
Compensation Today
APRIL 12, 2016
Suggestion #1: Don’t fear diversity! The truth is that the workforce is becoming larger and more diverse every year, so ignoring diversity isn’t really an option anymore. In fact, ignoring diversity is actually doing companies more harm than good.
Achievers
JANUARY 18, 2018
This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. Family-Friendly Work-Life Balance Policies. Employer policies supporting work-life balance are important to women.
Workable
JULY 17, 2019
The #MeToo movement, the global rise of immigration, and large-scale political changes such as Brexit and the election of Trump, shed light on – previously overlooked – minority groups and draw our attention toward equal rights, racism, feminism and socio-economic disparities.
HR Daily Advisor
JUNE 14, 2018
Never before has the Equal Pay Act (EPA) gotten so much attention. The EPA includes only four defenses to a claim of unequal pay: A seniority system; A merit system; A system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of product; or.
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HR Daily Advisor
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
More and more employers are realizing the advantages of a diverse workforce and are putting considerable effort into attracting workers from varied backgrounds who bring varied strengths. But diversity is about much more. Promoting Diversity Programs.
Namely
APRIL 5, 2018
A surprisingly diverse list of companies lets employees sleep on the job, including Google, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Zappos, the Huffington Post and even ice cream giant Ben & Jerry’s. Can employees get their forty winks and still put in a productive 40 hours?
Thrive Global
JANUARY 7, 2019
The walk is just one example of how we are encouraging our employees to bring their authentic self to work and supporting them with employee resource groups,” says Molly Ford, the director of Salesforce’s office of equality. s(HPQ) Lesley Slaton Brown, the company’s chief diversity officer.
Rallyware for Human Resources
JUNE 7, 2018
Starbucks, reacting to a national debate, closed 8,000 of its US coffee stores on Tuesday, 29 of May, to conduct racial bias training—a type of diversity training. . Why companies even do diversity training? But there are more reasons to implement diversity training.
O.C. Tanner
OCTOBER 26, 2016
Right around the year 2000, initiatives encouraging employee diversity were a key growing Human Resources trend. Leaders researched best practices, consulted with experts, and crafted programs to encourage diversity throughout every level of their organizations.
Achievers
JANUARY 18, 2018
This is not the 1960s, but it’s difficult to convince many female employees who function within outdated corporate Human Resources policies. Family-Friendly Work-Life Balance Policies. Employer policies supporting work-life balance are important to women.
Workable
JULY 17, 2019
The #MeToo movement, the global rise of immigration, and large-scale political changes such as Brexit and the election of Trump, shed light on – previously overlooked – minority groups and draw our attention toward equal rights, racism, feminism and socio-economic disparities. Now is the time for HR professionals to focus on diversity in the workplace and reinforcing inclusion not just in words, but in practice. But what exactly is diversity in the workplace?
New to HR
APRIL 5, 2016
Diversity is becoming a strategic change imperative at many organisations, and for good reason. Studies show that organisations with a more diverse workforce – in terms of gender, ethnicity and race – are more productive, more efficient, and ultimately, more profitable. Diversity, of course, starts with HR hiring policies that are able to attract the best and brightest and convince them to join the company.
PerformanceICreate
APRIL 1, 2019
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”. There are dimensions of diversity based in life experiences. When leaders focus on creating teams that value different points of view, the true potential of diversity unfolds.
Entelo
APRIL 15, 2016
Hiring diverse candidates is just the tip of the iceberg on making progress on your diversity initiative. Some of the companies that do put effort into their diversity recruitment squander the results. This is the kind of listening we need to do with your diverse colleagues.
Workable
JANUARY 25, 2016
There are paternity leave policies on the books in about 80 countries but many of them appear little more than symbolic. Predictably, it’s the Scandinavian countries who set the standard for equality in parenting. So is a paternity policy really needed? If you’re looking into the business case for an official paternity leave policy , here’s five reasons to get on it: 1.Work/life conflicts are a reality for men too. Equality cuts both ways.
Linkedin Talent Blog
JUNE 27, 2019
And in today’s day and age when 78% of talent professionals report that diversity is a top priority for their company , establishing gender balance in the C-suite and beyond is becoming crucial. won’t achieve gender balance on company boards until 2055 - but more diverse boards tend to perform better, as they’re more likely to mirror the diverse makeup of their customers and corporate employees. Talent Leadership Diversity
PerformanceICreate
APRIL 1, 2019
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.”. There are dimensions of diversity based in life experiences. When leaders focus on creating teams that value different points of view, the true potential of diversity unfolds. Diversity is one of those things that practically everyone talks about. Most organizations – on websites and in promotional materials – bring up the degree to which they value and commit to diversity.
SuccessFactors
MARCH 26, 2018
As investors and consumers increasingly demand that companies serve a social purpose, the pressure is on to develop policies and programs that take on the world’s challenges. How do you explain to your five-year-old child what you do for a living?
TalentCircles
JULY 6, 2016
Focusing on talent diversity is no longer optional. A true diversity and inclusion initiative is about more than ensuring that rules are followed and the requisite diversity programs and regulations are in place.
SumTotal
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
A few years back I attended a panel presentation featuring many prominent business executives discussing diversity and inclusion (D&I) to an audience of HR leaders. Decisions made and executed by diverse teams deliver 60% better results.
Workforce Opportunity Services
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019
Balancing childcare and a full-time job is challenging, and one thing that would help ease the burden is offering equal paid family leave to all. Without inclusive paid leave policies, employers could be missing out on rich talent pools. With childcare responsibilities being distributed more equally, men are pushing for the same paid leave that biological mothers get.
Ongig
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Gusto also has multiple pages on its site about Inclusivity such as its Special Report: Diversity and Inclusion with Gusto. Ties diverse employees to diverse products/customers.
Linkedin Talent Blog
MARCH 14, 2017
Nobody’s ever said that diversity and inclusion work is easy. And the earlier the better – the longer you wait to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, the harder it will be in the future. Explicitly request a diverse range of referrals. Have a parental leave policy.
Zenefits
MARCH 27, 2017
Creating an inspiring environment that fuels employee productivity is a lot easier said than done. Understand the difference between efficiency and productivity. In a March 2017 article titled “ Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency ” for Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins writes that “efficiency is about doing the same with less.” Business productivity, however, is tied to the product of performance.
SuccessFactors
JUNE 16, 2017
The most recent allegations of sexual harassment by management and subsequent apathy by HR at hot tech startup Uber have once again brought to the fore the lack of progress we’ve made in gender equality.
Linkedin Talent Blog
APRIL 28, 2016
Considering they’re a company providing best practice insights, it makes sense that CEB would prioritize diversity. After all, there are countless studies out there that show diverse companies outperform non-diverse companies, along with creating larger societal benefits.
Zenefits
MARCH 27, 2017
Creating an inspiring environment that fuels employee productivity is a lot easier said than done. Understand the difference between efficiency and productivity. In a March 2017 article titled “ Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency ” for Harvard Business Review, Michael Mankins writes that “efficiency is about doing the same with less.” Business productivity, however, is tied to the product of performance.
Vignette Agency
MARCH 28, 2017
Today we’ll focus on ways we can drive engagement to your purpose by elevating diversity and inclusion. Broadly speaking, diversity means ensuring representation among employees across race, age, ethnicity, gender, religion and other differentiators. Combined, diversity and inclusion is a powerful driver of innovation and is today considered an essential driver of business success.
TalentCulture
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Family-friendly benefits, like paid maternity leave and child care assistance, have proven valuable in terms of recruiting and retaining female talent, improving gender diversity and driving the bottom line. Millennial moms and dads want to share work and family responsibilities equally.
Visier
JUNE 21, 2016
Although significant progress has been made in employers proactively pursuing policies of equal pay for equal positions, this alone will not close the gap: gender equity is a complex and systemic issue that requires action on many fronts. Boosting morale and worker productivity.
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