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Having a robust diversity & inclusion (D&I) program at your company is no longer a nice to have. It is a must: the business case for diversity has become undeniable, as company after company discovers that improved D&I is directly correlated with better business performance. Research conducted by McKinsey & Company found that when it comes to the bottom line, diversity matters. Diversity of Thought for Better Decision Making. MORE
For the most part, newer arrivals to the workforce are comfortable with diversity. They are accepting of and even expect diversity as a natural priority in their education and work institutions. Yet the truth about diversity is more nuanced. MORE
In today’s increasingly diverse world, the case for corporate D&I initiatives that deliver real progress is stronger than ever. If it’s not real, it won’t feel authentic to your candidates and your employees, no matter how well you source diverse talent,” he explains. MORE
This is not surprising when you consider that most diversity and inclusion initiatives are developed to comply with corporate governance and self-regulation, often under the heading “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Bo Young Lee, diversity and inclusion officer at Uber. MORE
Diversity means different things to various people. Some people think diversity applies to physical differences, such as race and gender. Others think of diversity in terms of ability. Finally, some people equate diversity with preferences. By Laurie Ruettimann —. MORE
Today’s employees are much more diverse than they were a generation ago; Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of ethnic and cultural minorities all have an increasingly important presence in the workforce, and that’s a good thing. Increasing diversity in the workplace exposes employees to different perspectives, encouraging creativity, innovation, and productivity. Why Grow Company Diversity? Diversity isn’t really an option for companies — it’s an inevitability. MORE
So, as any other recruiting solution that you use to improve diversity in your business, if you don’t use video interviews the right way, there will still be some stumbling blocks. What is your biggest achievement in content marketing strategy? MORE
One of the strategic considerations companies may have been able to make is to take stock of their workforce and workplace for its diversity and inclusion and the work that still needs to be done. Diversity in recruitment. Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Remote Work MORE
My friends and I look at corporate websites and when we do not see diversity, we think less of that company.”. You need to see women leaders to want to aspire to be one,” adds Kelly Quirk, the group managing director and CEO of the Harrier Group , which runs the diversity and inclusion strategies for several of Australia’s largest mining companies and energy providers. The benefits of ensuring diversity on corporate boards and in the workplace are well-documented. MORE
It appears that diversity is unrelated to achieving successful international performance, thus could there be a lack of interest in international positions or even an under-representation of those positions that usually require international experience? DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP STYLES. MORE
Which diversity titles work best for you and your team? My team and I looked at the best practices at leading companies as well as the most popular diversity titles requested on Google (via ahrefs and Google’s Keyword Tool). Diversity vs Inclusion vs. Equity. 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. Diversity and Inclusion MORE
So how do you, as an HR or Talent Acquisition leader, make sure that your organization gives DE&I more than just lip service – and convince a group of homogeneous senior level executives that you need dedicated resources to achieve a successful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program? MORE
Organizations that promote diverse teams , especially within leadership, outperform homogenous teams. Understanding unique backgrounds of individuals can help companies appeal to a broader range of talent and reach diverse markets. Equality is good for men, too. MORE
In my last blog, I wrote about the importance of diversity and inclusion, the relationship between diversity and business performance , and some best practices for implementing the two in your company. And while the evidence for diversity improving business performance is clear. 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
population will soon be more diverse than ever: Census data suggests there will be no ethnic majority in the next 10 to 30 years. Williams writes, “When an organization lacks diversity, it's not the employees who need fixing. " There are many emerging strategies to increase diversity and eliminate bias in organizations — including several focused on using big data to tackle the problem. " The Interruption Strategy. MORE
Countless companies pride themselves on being inclusive, loving, and a diverse pinnacle of the community. Spending a few dollars to support a local homeless shelter or supplying gifts for a nearby children’s hospital does not equal diversity. It equals a good photo op. MORE
Earlier this year, I joined Workday as its first-ever chief diversity officer. The chief diversity officer role is relatively new in many organizations, and like others in this position, I’m still learning every day. Diversity is About Embracing Everyone. MORE
Diversity has been touted and praised for a long time. One might think that with all the data and success stories published on the value of diversity, companies would embrace the concept and take advantage of it. Diversity is also a great system of checks and balances. MORE
Diversity and inclusion are hot topics in the world of recruitment right now and not just because of our moral obligation to offer equal opportunities for all. As we have discussed before, diversity is extremely important for numerous reasons. MORE
Focusing on diversity in the workplace is an essential step in building a great culture. In a recent diversity study by Mercer based on 178 submissions from 164 companies in 28 countries covering 1.7 Since the 1980’s leap in pay equality for women things have since stagnated. MORE
Just look at the stats: $12 trillion can be added to the global economy if gender equality is achieved ( McKinsey Global Institute ). Companies with diverse management teams have profit margins 12.6% Diversity is a positive influence on any team. MORE
Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story. MORE
I’d like to believe that most businesses understand the advantages of having a diverse workplace. Organizations that have diversity realize new ideas and find different ways to solve problems. Brunner shared three key principles that guide their organization and its diversity. MORE
Iceland enforces equal pay. Iceland is now the first country to enforce equal pay for men and women after the Equal Pay Standard came into effect last week. The legislation, passed last June, requires employers to prove that they are paying men and women equally. MORE
Despite increased investment in corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, progress remains slow. Policies that recognize and respond to the various needs of a diverse workforce are necessary, powerful tools for attracting diverse talent. MORE
The volatility of 2017 further surfaced a number of longstanding and important issues, like racial and gender equality and diversity of thought in the workplace. For ethnic and culture diversity, companies in the top quartile were 33% more likely to outperform on profitability. 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. Diversity in the workplace starts with inclusion. MORE
Diversity is everywhere. In particular, diversity as a concept in the workplace is crucial to how we perceive businesses and how they succeed. It’s unlikely you’ll find any leaders of top organisations who will disagree with having a diverse workforce. MORE
Since 2016, are you aware if Salesforce actually improved in terms of diversity in the aftermaths of naming a "Chief Equality Officer"? 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. 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
This post is part of our Data-Driven Talent Acquisition Strategies series. . Lack of workforce diversity has placed a magnifying glass on the hiring practices of organizations in all industries. The first step is to identify where your diversity gaps are. MORE
We found 22 examples of diversity goals from top companies aiming to boost diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. To make the list, the diversity goals had to be written on their web site or spoken goal by their leadership (e.g. 22 Diversity Goal Examples. MORE
How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. New research on diversity and inclusion initiatives and how they can lead to higher profitability. How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Adopt a Systemic, Business-Led Approach to Diversity and Inclusion. MORE
In other words, he wanted the reputational benefits of diversity but was missing the more critical advantages that come with the inclusion of diverse thought. Companies that have ethnically diverse leadership teams were 33 percent more likely to outperform their peers. MORE
With recent equality movements gaining momentum in society, there is a powerful microscope on companies today. Many are trying to evaluate their own organization’s diversity, but diversity has many layers. In other words, inclusion is the real goal, not just diversity. MORE
010011000000 I’ve spent the better half of my career immersed in work environments that had to keep a watchful eye over things like diversity & inclusion. MORE
Workplace diversity and inclusion is a fundamental topic in business circles. First and foremost, it’s necessary to understand what workplace diversity is. Employees in a company may be diverse, but not included in office processes. Begin by recruiting to promote diversity. 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
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are topics we cannot ignore. We need to also consider how each person adds to the overall diversity of approaches and experiences that will help guide the team through growth and challenges.”. MORE
Ultimate Software
MAY 30, 2019
For the most part, newer arrivals to the workforce are comfortable with diversity. They are accepting of and even expect diversity as a natural priority in their education and work institutions. Yet the truth about diversity is more nuanced.
HR Bartender
AUGUST 24, 2017
I’d like to believe that most businesses understand the advantages of having a diverse workplace. Organizations that have diversity realize new ideas and find different ways to solve problems. Brunner shared three key principles that guide their organization and its diversity.
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HRO Today
AUGUST 11, 2020
In today’s increasingly diverse world, the case for corporate D&I initiatives that deliver real progress is stronger than ever. If it’s not real, it won’t feel authentic to your candidates and your employees, no matter how well you source diverse talent,” he explains.
DecisionWise
AUGUST 20, 2019
In other words, he wanted the reputational benefits of diversity but was missing the more critical advantages that come with the inclusion of diverse thought. Companies that have ethnically diverse leadership teams were 33 percent more likely to outperform their peers.
Lighthouse
APRIL 12, 2017
In my last blog, I wrote about the importance of diversity and inclusion, the relationship between diversity and business performance , and some best practices for implementing the two in your company. And while the evidence for diversity improving business performance is clear.
The Aristocracy of HR
APRIL 26, 2017
010011000000 I’ve spent the better half of my career immersed in work environments that had to keep a watchful eye over things like diversity & inclusion.
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WorkHuman
JANUARY 14, 2019
Diversity means different things to various people. Some people think diversity applies to physical differences, such as race and gender. Others think of diversity in terms of ability. Finally, some people equate diversity with preferences. By Laurie Ruettimann —.
Ongig
JULY 8, 2020
We found 22 examples of diversity goals from top companies aiming to boost diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. To make the list, the diversity goals had to be written on their web site or spoken goal by their leadership (e.g. 22 Diversity Goal Examples.
PerformanceICreate
MARCH 25, 2019
This is not surprising when you consider that most diversity and inclusion initiatives are developed to comply with corporate governance and self-regulation, often under the heading “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Bo Young Lee, diversity and inclusion officer at Uber.
Ceridian
JANUARY 12, 2018
Iceland enforces equal pay. Iceland is now the first country to enforce equal pay for men and women after the Equal Pay Standard came into effect last week. The legislation, passed last June, requires employers to prove that they are paying men and women equally.
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.
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Career Metis
APRIL 3, 2020
Workplace diversity and inclusion is a fundamental topic in business circles. First and foremost, it’s necessary to understand what workplace diversity is. Employees in a company may be diverse, but not included in office processes. Begin by recruiting to promote diversity.
Reflektive
JULY 1, 2019
Today’s employees are much more diverse than they were a generation ago; Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of ethnic and cultural minorities all have an increasingly important presence in the workforce, and that’s a good thing. Increasing diversity in the workplace exposes employees to different perspectives, encouraging creativity, innovation, and productivity. Why Grow Company Diversity? Diversity isn’t really an option for companies — it’s an inevitability.
HRO Today
JUNE 25, 2019
My friends and I look at corporate websites and when we do not see diversity, we think less of that company.”. You need to see women leaders to want to aspire to be one,” adds Kelly Quirk, the group managing director and CEO of the Harrier Group , which runs the diversity and inclusion strategies for several of Australia’s largest mining companies and energy providers. The benefits of ensuring diversity on corporate boards and in the workplace are well-documented.
Thrive Global
JANUARY 14, 2020
Diversity has been touted and praised for a long time. One might think that with all the data and success stories published on the value of diversity, companies would embrace the concept and take advantage of it. Diversity is also a great system of checks and balances.
Thrive Global
JULY 16, 2020
Countless companies pride themselves on being inclusive, loving, and a diverse pinnacle of the community. Spending a few dollars to support a local homeless shelter or supplying gifts for a nearby children’s hospital does not equal diversity. It equals a good photo op.
Workable
JULY 21, 2020
So, as any other recruiting solution that you use to improve diversity in your business, if you don’t use video interviews the right way, there will still be some stumbling blocks. What is your biggest achievement in content marketing strategy?
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?
Cornerstone On Demand
NOVEMBER 9, 2015
population will soon be more diverse than ever: Census data suggests there will be no ethnic majority in the next 10 to 30 years. Williams writes, “When an organization lacks diversity, it's not the employees who need fixing. " There are many emerging strategies to increase diversity and eliminate bias in organizations — including several focused on using big data to tackle the problem. " The Interruption Strategy.
Synergy
JULY 7, 2020
With recent equality movements gaining momentum in society, there is a powerful microscope on companies today. Many are trying to evaluate their own organization’s diversity, but diversity has many layers. In other words, inclusion is the real goal, not just diversity.
Teamtailor
JULY 16, 2020
Diversity is everywhere. In particular, diversity as a concept in the workplace is crucial to how we perceive businesses and how they succeed. It’s unlikely you’ll find any leaders of top organisations who will disagree with having a diverse workforce.
China Gorman
DECEMBER 16, 2014
Focusing on diversity in the workplace is an essential step in building a great culture. In a recent diversity study by Mercer based on 178 submissions from 164 companies in 28 countries covering 1.7 Since the 1980’s leap in pay equality for women things have since stagnated.
Ongig
APRIL 23, 2020
Which diversity titles work best for you and your team? My team and I looked at the best practices at leading companies as well as the most popular diversity titles requested on Google (via ahrefs and Google’s Keyword Tool). Diversity vs Inclusion vs. Equity.
Best Money Moves
JUNE 16, 2020
How to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. New research on diversity and inclusion initiatives and how they can lead to higher profitability. How to Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. Adopt a Systemic, Business-Led Approach to Diversity and Inclusion.
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. Diversity and Inclusion
The HR Capitalist
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Since 2016, are you aware if Salesforce actually improved in terms of diversity in the aftermaths of naming a "Chief Equality Officer"? 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.
Entelo
AUGUST 13, 2020
So how do you, as an HR or Talent Acquisition leader, make sure that your organization gives DE&I more than just lip service – and convince a group of homogeneous senior level executives that you need dedicated resources to achieve a successful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program?
New to HR
AUGUST 5, 2016
It appears that diversity is unrelated to achieving successful international performance, thus could there be a lack of interest in international positions or even an under-representation of those positions that usually require international experience? DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP STYLES.
Everwise
JULY 25, 2017
Having a robust diversity & inclusion (D&I) program at your company is no longer a nice to have. It is a must: the business case for diversity has become undeniable, as company after company discovers that improved D&I is directly correlated with better business performance. Research conducted by McKinsey & Company found that when it comes to the bottom line, diversity matters. Diversity of Thought for Better Decision Making.
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. Diversity in the workplace starts with inclusion.
HIRED
JUNE 29, 2020
One of the strategic considerations companies may have been able to make is to take stock of their workforce and workplace for its diversity and inclusion and the work that still needs to be done. Diversity in recruitment. Diversity & Inclusion Hiring Remote Work
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.
Astron Solutions
JUNE 23, 2020
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are topics we cannot ignore. We need to also consider how each person adds to the overall diversity of approaches and experiences that will help guide the team through growth and challenges.”.
SuccessFactors
MAY 2, 2018
Just look at the stats: $12 trillion can be added to the global economy if gender equality is achieved ( McKinsey Global Institute ). Companies with diverse management teams have profit margins 12.6% Diversity is a positive influence on any team.
HR Digest
AUGUST 1, 2019
Diversity is an overused word, but at Chevron it’s a perfect description of its corporate culture. The company’s 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report highlights how diversity and inclusion (D&I) feature so centrally in the company’s success story.
Reflektive
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
Organizations that promote diverse teams , especially within leadership, outperform homogenous teams. Understanding unique backgrounds of individuals can help companies appeal to a broader range of talent and reach diverse markets. Equality is good for men, too.
HR Daily Advisor
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
The volatility of 2017 further surfaced a number of longstanding and important issues, like racial and gender equality and diversity of thought in the workplace. For ethnic and culture diversity, companies in the top quartile were 33% more likely to outperform on profitability.
CLO Magazine
FEBRUARY 26, 2020
Despite increased investment in corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, progress remains slow. Policies that recognize and respond to the various needs of a diverse workforce are necessary, powerful tools for attracting diverse talent.
Workday
AUGUST 24, 2018
Earlier this year, I joined Workday as its first-ever chief diversity officer. The chief diversity officer role is relatively new in many organizations, and like others in this position, I’m still learning every day. Diversity is About Embracing Everyone.
Visier
OCTOBER 31, 2016
This post is part of our Data-Driven Talent Acquisition Strategies series. . Lack of workforce diversity has placed a magnifying glass on the hiring practices of organizations in all industries. The first step is to identify where your diversity gaps are.
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