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Diversity can have many definitions. Generally speaking, diversity refers to the qualities, experiences, and work behaviors that make individuals unique. It can also touch upon federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws, but…that’s for another post. If diversity deals with those aspects that make individuals unique, inclusion is the ability for organizations to make every person feel welcome, respected, supported, and valued. MORE
Diversity terms are all over the place. I started keeping a list of these D&I (“Diversity & Inclusion”) terms for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in this glossary below. Diversity Glossary. Diversity Terms Starting with B. MORE
It's no big surprise, at this point, organizations around the globe are focusing on building up their diversity hiring process. The subject of diversity hiring goes past business results and execution. They trust the fact that they’ve got an equal shot at landing competitive positions. MORE
Based on the standard diversity definition, the types of diversity in a social context are theoretically infinite: they encompass every characteristic that appears with variations among a group of people (such as hair or eye color). But usually, when it comes to workplaces, there are seven types of diversity we pay attention to. Here’s a list of the different types of diversity in the workplace: Cultural diversity. Racial diversity. Religious diversity. MORE
Lorraine is an expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and has made it her life’s mission to develop people-first HR policies to go beyond tokenism and build an inclusive, anti-racist workplace. . 3 ways to increase diversity in your organization. Diversity & Inclusion Videos 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
Our recruitment process has worked out well so far. If you are having trouble understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace, you aren’t alone. Spurred by a growing social consciousness, businesses are slowing making a more concerted effort to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What is diversity and inclusion? The current state of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. MORE
The recruitment sector is a particularly interesting case, where potential candidates are now being sourced, contacted, analyzed and even interviewed using artificial intelligence. For recruiters , this entails a substantial change in their talent acquisition process. MORE
An exceptional diversity mission statement sends a powerful message. We found 10 examples of diversity mission statements that fit the bill. How to Write a Diversity Mission Statement (7 Learnings). The best diversity mission statements use inclusive language. MORE
Talent and recruiting teams have had to navigate the challenges of remote hiring, HR teams have had to work through unique nuances of remote onboarding , and whether your company is hiring or not, this time made way for other strategic projects that otherwise might have been put on the back burner. MORE
Employee referrals are not a new topic in the HR and recruiting space. 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. An interesting twist on the diversity sourcing discussion is in referral practices. MORE
Before beginning to dive in at the bottom of diversity hiring , recruiters need to understand more about the superficial items related to it. You often are at crossroads when you ask yourself what diversity actually means. Few people define diversity as differences among people. MORE
Today, with all the equality movements and the support that’s going to different minority groups, it’s hard to imagine that any company would allow itself not to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive and continue discriminating against certain genders and nationalities. MORE
As diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEI&A) initiatives become more commonplace, the temptation to institute diversity quotas can become a well-meaning road to a problematic organizational structure. For reference, a sample AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) can be viewed here.) MORE
Each June, we celebrate both the historical struggle for equal rights and the rainbow that is the big tent of the LGBTQ community. Advertisement It was my diversity and inclusion work that wound up being my on-ramp into HR and eventually to becoming an SVP at a Fortune 250 firm. MORE
First thing's first: What is diversity in the workplace? ? When John F Kennedy in 1961 signed what was to be known as the "Affirmative Action", he laid down a foundation that would encourage companies to build a more diverse workforce. Why is Diversity in the workplace important? MORE
Table of contents: How to measure diversity: Best practices. How to measure diversity: Best practices. First, it’s important to know how to measure diversity in a respectable, transparent and anonymous manner, and communicate that in such a way that puts your candidates at ease. MORE
Last week I ‘attended’ Westminster Employment Forum’s conference BAME equality in the workplace. Speakers referred to the McGregor Smith report last year suggesting that BAME equality would generate £24bn per year to the economy. Diversity MORE
Today, businesses are facing immense pressure to build diverse teams at work, with several high-profile organizations compelled to divulge their diversity and inclusion statistics. The benefits of having diverse teams at work. Workplace diversity isn’t exactly a new concept. MORE
Building diversity in the workplace is an initiative HR leaders cannot afford to miss. Companies with diverse workforces are proven to deliver higher performance and greater innovation. Therefore, many technology companies are directing large sums of money to increase internal diversity metrics and cultivate a broader pipeline of minority candidates. Despite investment in equal-opportunity hiring practices, diversity numbers are unimpressive Click To Tweet. MORE
Diversity hiring is the first step towards building a more inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Anyone not living under a rock knows the importance of diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our lives. 7 Incredibly Useful Diversity Hiring Ideas. MORE
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) refers to fair, unbiased treatment in the workplace. In the US, companies need to comply with the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a regulatory body that enforces a group of federal EEO laws. Most companies with 15 employees or more are legally obliged to follow the equal employment opportunity laws. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). The importance of being an equal opportunity employer. MORE
Workplace diversity is commonly viewed through the lens of representation—by increasing the number of employees with certain backgrounds and experiences, companies demonstrate their commitment to equality and fairness. How EI Equips Employees to Flourish in Diverse Companies. MORE
At work, the "Equal Employment Opportunity" act safeguards it for them. That change is known as Equal Employment Opportunity or EEO. This has enabled workplaces to empower the employees and promote a diverse workforce. What is Equal Employment Opportunity? MORE
In today’s climate, if you aren’t considering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, your business is behind the times. Often, “tokenism” is described as diversity without genuine inclusion. Why does diversity matter? Equality for everyone. MORE
In recent years, employers and business leaders around the world have been trying to predict the diversity and inclusion trends that will impact their work cultures the most. Companies have had to rethink, update, and revamp their diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives. MORE
A diverse world should have mixed workplaces — but not all businesses agree. While hiring for diversity and inclusion would ideally be a no-brainer, some companies need a little convincing to see the value of pursuing and making the most of a multi-faceted team. MORE
The positive impact of diversity and inclusion is no longer debatable. According to Deloitte, diverse companies enjoy 2.3 Gartner found that inclusive teams improve team performance by up to 30 percent in high-diversity environments. What is diversity and inclusion? MORE
Implementing gender equality in the workplace is not just a tick box task because it is the ‘right thing to do.’ But it is a matter of equal opportunity that can benefit your business. This article is all about why you need gender equality in your workplace. Practice equal pay. MORE
Diversity and inclusion have been growing priorities in HR, with more companies striving to create a fairer workplace. D&I, which emphasizes hiring and fostering diverse talent, has been a common focus to hire and retain employees from diverse backgrounds. MORE
Did you know by 2022, more than 75 percent of large enterprises will include diversity and inclusion enablement criteria in the selection process for Human Capital Management (HCM) technologies? True diversity and inclusion takes more than a training video about being polite to coworkers. MORE
Now, more than ever, organizations must foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. The report also finds that the more that an organization demonstrates equality at the executive level, the better the business performance. . MORE
But we know not everyone has that time on their hands (after all, HR pros and recruiters have a busy job!), Under that pandemic umbrella is a smorgasbord of other developments that affect your day-to-day work in HR and recruiting. Quite the opposite, especially in recruitment. MORE
Diversity vs. inclusion. What is diversity? Diversity in the workplace describes the variation in personal, physical, and social characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, age, and education. Inclusion refers to the procedures organizations implement to integrate everyone in the workplace, allowing their differences to coexist in a mutually beneficial way. What is the main difference between diversity and inclusion? MORE
Prior to co-founding Thrive, I worked at Berlitz where I led the development of assessments and online training courses that helped leaders develop the skills necessary to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. Revamp your search process to cultivate diverse candidate pools. MORE
Examining diverse hiring practices encompasses everything from advertising open positions to hiring the selected candidate. In the wake of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, many companies have launched diversity initiatives. Avoiding backlash for diverse hiring practices. MORE
Recruit CRM
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Before beginning to dive in at the bottom of diversity hiring , recruiters need to understand more about the superficial items related to it. You often are at crossroads when you ask yourself what diversity actually means. Few people define diversity as differences among people.
Achievers - Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
The positive impact of diversity and inclusion is no longer debatable. According to Deloitte, diverse companies enjoy 2.3 Gartner found that inclusive teams improve team performance by up to 30 percent in high-diversity environments. What is diversity and inclusion?
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Workable
MAY 4, 2021
Table of contents: How to measure diversity: Best practices. How to measure diversity: Best practices. First, it’s important to know how to measure diversity in a respectable, transparent and anonymous manner, and communicate that in such a way that puts your candidates at ease.
Vantage Circle
DECEMBER 31, 2020
Today, with all the equality movements and the support that’s going to different minority groups, it’s hard to imagine that any company would allow itself not to make the workplace more diverse and inclusive and continue discriminating against certain genders and nationalities.
Strategic HCM
JUNE 22, 2020
Last week I ‘attended’ Westminster Employment Forum’s conference BAME equality in the workplace. Speakers referred to the McGregor Smith report last year suggesting that BAME equality would generate £24bn per year to the economy. Diversity
Vantage Circle
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Diversity hiring is the first step towards building a more inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Anyone not living under a rock knows the importance of diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our lives. 7 Incredibly Useful Diversity Hiring Ideas.
Achievers - Recruiting
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Today, businesses are facing immense pressure to build diverse teams at work, with several high-profile organizations compelled to divulge their diversity and inclusion statistics. The benefits of having diverse teams at work. Workplace diversity isn’t exactly a new concept.
Vantage Circle
MAY 6, 2021
At work, the "Equal Employment Opportunity" act safeguards it for them. That change is known as Equal Employment Opportunity or EEO. This has enabled workplaces to empower the employees and promote a diverse workforce. What is Equal Employment Opportunity?
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?
Recruit CRM
JANUARY 16, 2021
It's no big surprise, at this point, organizations around the globe are focusing on building up their diversity hiring process. The subject of diversity hiring goes past business results and execution. They trust the fact that they’ve got an equal shot at landing competitive positions.
Vantage Circle
AUGUST 27, 2021
Implementing gender equality in the workplace is not just a tick box task because it is the ‘right thing to do.’ But it is a matter of equal opportunity that can benefit your business. This article is all about why you need gender equality in your workplace. Practice equal pay.
HR Bartender
JULY 27, 2017
Diversity can have many definitions. Generally speaking, diversity refers to the qualities, experiences, and work behaviors that make individuals unique. It can also touch upon federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws, but…that’s for another post. If diversity deals with those aspects that make individuals unique, inclusion is the ability for organizations to make every person feel welcome, respected, supported, and valued.
Criteria Corp
DECEMBER 8, 2020
Diversity and inclusion have been growing priorities in HR, with more companies striving to create a fairer workplace. D&I, which emphasizes hiring and fostering diverse talent, has been a common focus to hire and retain employees from diverse backgrounds.
Criteria Corp
MARCH 16, 2021
Workplace diversity is commonly viewed through the lens of representation—by increasing the number of employees with certain backgrounds and experiences, companies demonstrate their commitment to equality and fairness. How EI Equips Employees to Flourish in Diverse Companies.
Trusaic
OCTOBER 22, 2020
As diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEI&A) initiatives become more commonplace, the temptation to institute diversity quotas can become a well-meaning road to a problematic organizational structure. For reference, a sample AAP (Affirmative Action Plan) can be viewed here.)
UpstartHR
MAY 15, 2017
Employee referrals are not a new topic in the HR and recruiting space. 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. An interesting twist on the diversity sourcing discussion is in referral practices.
Ongig
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
An exceptional diversity mission statement sends a powerful message. We found 10 examples of diversity mission statements that fit the bill. How to Write a Diversity Mission Statement (7 Learnings). The best diversity mission statements use inclusive language.
Hubert
JANUARY 10, 2020
First thing's first: What is diversity in the workplace? ? When John F Kennedy in 1961 signed what was to be known as the "Affirmative Action", he laid down a foundation that would encourage companies to build a more diverse workforce. Why is Diversity in the workplace important?
Workable
MARCH 3, 2021
But we know not everyone has that time on their hands (after all, HR pros and recruiters have a busy job!), Under that pandemic umbrella is a smorgasbord of other developments that affect your day-to-day work in HR and recruiting. Quite the opposite, especially in recruitment.
Business Management Daily
MARCH 8, 2021
Examining diverse hiring practices encompasses everything from advertising open positions to hiring the selected candidate. In the wake of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, many companies have launched diversity initiatives. Avoiding backlash for diverse hiring practices.
Workable
JULY 5, 2019
Based on the standard diversity definition, the types of diversity in a social context are theoretically infinite: they encompass every characteristic that appears with variations among a group of people (such as hair or eye color). But usually, when it comes to workplaces, there are seven types of diversity we pay attention to. Here’s a list of the different types of diversity in the workplace: Cultural diversity. Racial diversity. Religious diversity.
Workable
MAY 16, 2019
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) refers to fair, unbiased treatment in the workplace. In the US, companies need to comply with the regulations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a regulatory body that enforces a group of federal EEO laws. Most companies with 15 employees or more are legally obliged to follow the equal employment opportunity laws. The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). The importance of being an equal opportunity employer.
Trusaic
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Now, more than ever, organizations must foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture. The report also finds that the more that an organization demonstrates equality at the executive level, the better the business performance. .
Achievers - Recruiting
JULY 13, 2020
Did you know by 2022, more than 75 percent of large enterprises will include diversity and inclusion enablement criteria in the selection process for Human Capital Management (HCM) technologies? True diversity and inclusion takes more than a training video about being polite to coworkers.
Thrive Global
JULY 5, 2021
In today’s climate, if you aren’t considering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, your business is behind the times. Often, “tokenism” is described as diversity without genuine inclusion. Why does diversity matter? Equality for everyone.
Reflektive
JULY 10, 2017
Building diversity in the workplace is an initiative HR leaders cannot afford to miss. Companies with diverse workforces are proven to deliver higher performance and greater innovation. Therefore, many technology companies are directing large sums of money to increase internal diversity metrics and cultivate a broader pipeline of minority candidates. Despite investment in equal-opportunity hiring practices, diversity numbers are unimpressive Click To Tweet.
Thrive TRM
JUNE 24, 2020
Prior to co-founding Thrive, I worked at Berlitz where I led the development of assessments and online training courses that helped leaders develop the skills necessary to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. Revamp your search process to cultivate diverse candidate pools.
Workable
JULY 1, 2019
Diversity vs. inclusion. What is diversity? Diversity in the workplace describes the variation in personal, physical, and social characteristics, such as gender, ethnicity, age, and education. Inclusion refers to the procedures organizations implement to integrate everyone in the workplace, allowing their differences to coexist in a mutually beneficial way. What is the main difference between diversity and inclusion?
Ongig
AUGUST 22, 2020
Diversity terms are all over the place. I started keeping a list of these D&I (“Diversity & Inclusion”) terms for Ongig’s clients and decided to put them all in one place in this glossary below. Diversity Glossary. Diversity Terms Starting with B.
ThoughtFarmer
JUNE 19, 2019
Our recruitment process has worked out well so far. If you are having trouble understanding the importance of diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the workplace, you aren’t alone. Spurred by a growing social consciousness, businesses are slowing making a more concerted effort to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. What is diversity and inclusion? The current state of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
HIRED
JUNE 29, 2020
Talent and recruiting teams have had to navigate the challenges of remote hiring, HR teams have had to work through unique nuances of remote onboarding , and whether your company is hiring or not, this time made way for other strategic projects that otherwise might have been put on the back burner.
Analytics in HR
MAY 27, 2021
Lorraine is an expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and has made it her life’s mission to develop people-first HR policies to go beyond tokenism and build an inclusive, anti-racist workplace. . 3 ways to increase diversity in your organization. Diversity & Inclusion Videos
Vantage Circle
MARCH 19, 2021
In recent years, employers and business leaders around the world have been trying to predict the diversity and inclusion trends that will impact their work cultures the most. Companies have had to rethink, update, and revamp their diversity and inclusion strategies and initiatives.
HRExecutive
JUNE 22, 2021
Each June, we celebrate both the historical struggle for equal rights and the rainbow that is the big tent of the LGBTQ community. Advertisement It was my diversity and inclusion work that wound up being my on-ramp into HR and eventually to becoming an SVP at a Fortune 250 firm.
Hubert
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
The recruitment sector is a particularly interesting case, where potential candidates are now being sourced, contacted, analyzed and even interviewed using artificial intelligence. For recruiters , this entails a substantial change in their talent acquisition process.
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