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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 and inclusion (D&I) are often used in tandem rather than as diversity vs inclusion. Contents What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion? How D&I leads to organizational success 7 Examples of diversity and inclusion activities On a final note FAQ. 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 bodes well that having alternate points of view and foundations in your group will add to more current and different plans to help tackle issues and drive advancement. The subject of diversity hiring goes past business results and execution. 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
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. While much conversation focuses on equal pay, and the oft-repeated stat that women make only 80 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts, we identified other key areas of inequality: employee recognition and mobility. Do Men and Women Have an Equal Chance for Promotion? MORE
And why is it one of the hottest (and controversial) words in diversity? CBS News has reported on the BIPOC acronym recently too saying that: “People are using the term to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. Very Well Mind ). 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. 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
The world is making an effort to change for the better, the HR world’s focus shifts towards workplace diversity and inclusion. More than ever, companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and investing in resources to set their teams up for success. MORE
I confess I am tired of hearing about how we need to increase gender equality. Make Affirmative Efforts To Increase Diversity Of Applicant Pool For Leadership Positions. Where there is gender diversity on the senior leadership team , companies outperform their competitors. While we always should hire the most qualified person, we should make sure that we cast a wide net to increase the diversity of the applicant pool. It is not enough simply to reference it generally. 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. 3 minute read . 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
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
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
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
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
What they may not know is that the pay gap issue is equally relevant with regard to all protected classes, not just in terms of gender. As a result, employers need to be prepared with pay equity solutions to address the race and ethnicity pay gap as well as the gender pay gap. MORE
Yet many employers may not be aware that regulating this massive economy is one of the more stringent equal pay statutes in the nation. What is the California Equal Pay Act? One of the nation’s first equal pay laws, the California EPA was originally passed in 1949. MORE
At work, the "Equal Employment Opportunity" act safeguards it for them. With the evolving world, the nature of work-life has changed as well. That change is known as Equal Employment Opportunity or EEO. What is Equal Employment Opportunity? Promote gender equality. 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
Undergirding all of these 2020 legislative changes is Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Law (EPEWL). Which employees are considered to be performing “equal work” for the purposes of determining whether a violation of the EPEWL has occurred? 3 minute read . 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
Implementing and promoting diversity and inclusion in your workplace is the best way to foster an open-minded, global company culture. But, to make your workplace personally enriching for everyone, you need to set diversity goals in the workplace. How to Achieve Diversity Goals? 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
Gender diversity is becoming an essential factor for companies in creating an equal and positive work environment. That makes gender diversity a crucial part of retaining and attracting star employees. 7 Benefits of Gender Diversity in The Workplace. MORE
The importance of diversity in the workplace isn’t news — with decades of supporting evidence, today’s HR leaders are well aware that this issue is important and has real returns for companies that are able to deliver effective solutions. The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace. MORE
One of the cool things about writing a book that does at least reasonably well is you start to get questions flowing in about the content you included. When I wrote The 9 Faces of HR , I alternated for a good bit of the book between serious chapter and a more pithy, fun "bonus chapter" (but let's face it, I had a lot of fun and took plenty of liberties in the "serious" chapters as well). Here's one about my references to Salesforce in one of the bonus chapters of The 9 Faces of HR. 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
According to the 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report, 78% of Executives see diversity as a competitive advantage. People with diverse experiences are better prepared to offer insights and come up with better solutions. They make diverse teams smarter. But how can diversity boost engagement in teams? Having led multi-cultural teams in the Middle-East, Asia, and now in Europe; I can tell blending diversity and engagement gives outstanding results. MORE
August 26th marks Women’s Equality Day, a day that commemorates the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. As a women-owned business with proven success employing and empowering women in business, we wanted to celebrate this day by talking to someone who directly supports women’s equality. MORE
An increasing number of companies are offering employee wellness programs. employers offer wellness benefits (up from 58 percent in 2008). A RAND Corporation study found that every $1 invested in wellness yields a return on investment (ROI) of $1.50. But the reality is wellness programs can be hard for both the company and the individual. For employees, it’s hard to incorporate wellness activities into our daily routine. Focus on Wellness One Cycle at a Time. MORE
Workplace diversity is understanding, accepting, and valuing differences in people. Differences in education, as well as personalities, skill sets, experiences, is also included in the definition of diversity. Diverse companies are more likely to achieve above-average profits. 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
Trusaic
DECEMBER 13, 2020
Undergirding all of these 2020 legislative changes is Maryland’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Law (EPEWL). Which employees are considered to be performing “equal work” for the purposes of determining whether a violation of the EPEWL has occurred? 3 minute read .
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.
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Trusaic
APRIL 1, 2021
What they may not know is that the pay gap issue is equally relevant with regard to all protected classes, not just in terms of gender. As a result, employers need to be prepared with pay equity solutions to address the race and ethnicity pay gap as well as the gender pay gap.
Recruit CRM
JANUARY 16, 2021
It bodes well that having alternate points of view and foundations in your group will add to more current and different plans to help tackle issues and drive advancement. The subject of diversity hiring goes past business results and execution.
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HR Bartender
AUGUST 27, 2017
An increasing number of companies are offering employee wellness programs. employers offer wellness benefits (up from 58 percent in 2008). A RAND Corporation study found that every $1 invested in wellness yields a return on investment (ROI) of $1.50. But the reality is wellness programs can be hard for both the company and the individual. For employees, it’s hard to incorporate wellness activities into our daily routine. Focus on Wellness One Cycle at a Time.
Hppy
APRIL 19, 2021
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.
HR Counselor's Corner
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Workplace diversity is understanding, accepting, and valuing differences in people. Differences in education, as well as personalities, skill sets, experiences, is also included in the definition of diversity. Diverse companies are more likely to achieve above-average profits.
Vantage Circle
MAY 6, 2021
At work, the "Equal Employment Opportunity" act safeguards it for them. With the evolving world, the nature of work-life has changed as well. That change is known as Equal Employment Opportunity or EEO. What is Equal Employment Opportunity? Promote gender equality.
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.
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
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The HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 29, 2019
One of the cool things about writing a book that does at least reasonably well is you start to get questions flowing in about the content you included. When I wrote The 9 Faces of HR , I alternated for a good bit of the book between serious chapter and a more pithy, fun "bonus chapter" (but let's face it, I had a lot of fun and took plenty of liberties in the "serious" chapters as well). Here's one about my references to Salesforce in one of the bonus chapters of The 9 Faces of HR.
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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.
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.
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
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
Implementing and promoting diversity and inclusion in your workplace is the best way to foster an open-minded, global company culture. But, to make your workplace personally enriching for everyone, you need to set diversity goals in the workplace. How to Achieve Diversity Goals?
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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?
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. 3 minute read .
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. While much conversation focuses on equal pay, and the oft-repeated stat that women make only 80 cents for every dollar made by their male counterparts, we identified other key areas of inequality: employee recognition and mobility. Do Men and Women Have an Equal Chance for Promotion?
Digital HR Tech
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) are often used in tandem rather than as diversity vs inclusion. Contents What’s the difference between diversity and inclusion? How D&I leads to organizational success 7 Examples of diversity and inclusion activities On a final note FAQ.
Ongig
AUGUST 8, 2020
And why is it one of the hottest (and controversial) words in diversity? CBS News has reported on the BIPOC acronym recently too saying that: “People are using the term to acknowledge that not all people of color face equal levels of injustice. Very Well Mind ).
Trusaic
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Yet many employers may not be aware that regulating this massive economy is one of the more stringent equal pay statutes in the nation. What is the California Equal Pay Act? One of the nation’s first equal pay laws, the California EPA was originally passed in 1949.
Achievers
AUGUST 15, 2017
According to the 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends report, 78% of Executives see diversity as a competitive advantage. People with diverse experiences are better prepared to offer insights and come up with better solutions. They make diverse teams smarter. But how can diversity boost engagement in teams? Having led multi-cultural teams in the Middle-East, Asia, and now in Europe; I can tell blending diversity and engagement gives outstanding results.
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.
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.
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.
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.
TalentCulture
AUGUST 7, 2015
I confess I am tired of hearing about how we need to increase gender equality. Make Affirmative Efforts To Increase Diversity Of Applicant Pool For Leadership Positions. Where there is gender diversity on the senior leadership team , companies outperform their competitors. While we always should hire the most qualified person, we should make sure that we cast a wide net to increase the diversity of the applicant pool. It is not enough simply to reference it generally.
Tandem HR
JANUARY 19, 2021
The world is making an effort to change for the better, the HR world’s focus shifts towards workplace diversity and inclusion. More than ever, companies are prioritizing diversity and inclusion initiatives and investing in resources to set their teams up for success.
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.
Vantage Circle
MARCH 2, 2021
Gender diversity is becoming an essential factor for companies in creating an equal and positive work environment. That makes gender diversity a crucial part of retaining and attracting star employees. 7 Benefits of Gender Diversity in The Workplace.
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.
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.
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.
Fond
JULY 21, 2020
The importance of diversity in the workplace isn’t news — with decades of supporting evidence, today’s HR leaders are well aware that this issue is important and has real returns for companies that are able to deliver effective solutions. The Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace.
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