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Cultural Competence in the Workplace: What Employees Need to Know

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Cultural competence in the workplace is the willingness and ability to embrace diversity and appreciate the differences in people. In this article, we’ll discuss why workplace diversity is important and how you can encourage employees to embrace differences and celebrate one another. Benefits of strong cultural competence.

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Can Employee Resource Groups Bolster Productivity and Retention?

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The path to achieving these goals may be employee resource groups, or ERGs. Companies can encourage staff members to create ERGs, or make suggestions on types of groups that can be assembled. Some ERG group members connect to discuss culture, faith (or interfaith), orientation, or other characteristics.

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The Importance of Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

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These days, cultural diversity in the workplace is more important than ever. One reason for this is that many organizations are putting a high priority on building a diverse workplace. The concept of cultural diversity is based on the advantages of a group of people being made up of different types of individuals.

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The Benefits of LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Diversity Training

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As this shift happens, companies need to adjust their cultures, policies, and practices to better support younger and more diverse employees. However, one thing organizations can’t do is deny the diversity of their employees. We will also outline why companies that overlook the value of diversity will struggle to compete in the future.

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Employee Resource Groups: What They Are and How to Get Started

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An Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a grassroots-led initiative which aims to support various minority or interest groups. This group is typically employee-led, and offers resources to help its members feel supported and included. ERGs create a space for a group of people with commonalities to lean on and support one another.

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Measuring Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Why It’s Important and How to Do It

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A recent study from the Harvard Business Review Analytics Service shows that more than 2/3 of organizations are “only somewhat successful” at creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are front and center for most businesses, though. The difference between diversity and inclusion.

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How to Start an Employee Resource Group in 5 Steps

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We love our ZeneWomen here at Zenefits. This female-centered employee resource group unifies coworkers who share a passion for learning, offering mentorship, and fostering lasting connections which enhance and support women’s success in the workplace. If you keep discussions and themes open to debate, the group will grow and blossom!

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