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Diversity and Inclusion Articles:

The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity in the workplace is increasingly becoming a hot topic in today’s business world, and for good reason. Organizations that prioritize diversity and inclusion (D&I) in their workplace often see a range of benefits, including improved decision making, increased innovation and creativity, and better performance overall. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the importance […]

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The impact of Lack of Diversity in the C-Suite

A lack of diversity in the C-Suite (the executive leadership team of an organization) can negatively impact organization performance as a whole. A diverse C-Suite not only brings different perspectives and experiences to the table, but also helps to create an inclusive and fair workplace, which can improve employee morale and productivity. Let’s examine the […]

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What the Supreme Court’s LGBTQ Ruling Means for Your Business

“In a summer marked by riots, marches, and outrage over bias and discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently ruled that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protecting people from workplace discrimination based on sex now also applies to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) applicants and employees.” The historic 6-3 ruling was supported by two […]

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Overcoming Unconscious Bias in Recruitment

How internal biases can derail diversity in hiring – and how to prevent it from happening. Even with the best intentions, unconscious bias has a way of sneaking into the recruiting process. Hiring managers (and humans in general) are naturally attracted to people who are similar to them. From bonding over the same alma mater […]

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How To Increase Age Diversity in the Workplace

You might think that Gen Z and Millennials are the growing workforces, but that’s not the case. Instead, it’s a group some are referring to as the “gray wave.” “While the overall American labor force is projected to grow by 5.5 percent over the next decade, the 65+ workforce will grow by a whopping 61 […]

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D&I Mistakes Are Fueled by Dirty Human Capital Data

If you want to get a real handle on your diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts, it starts with people analytics. The only way to know if you are meeting your D&I goals – and where you are falling short — is by tracking relevant human capital data across your company. When companies have comprehensive people […]

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10 Depressing Stats About Workplace Discrimination

Despite making bold commitments to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) that include setting hiring goals, requiring diversity training, and tying bonuses to diversity achievement, most US organizations have made little measurable progress. Women and people of color still consistently get fewer jobs, lower pay, and receive more discriminatory behavior from bosses and peers than their […]

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Gender Bias in the Workplace: It Starts in Recruiting

What you can do to improve gender bias in the workplace today Women in the workplace face frustrating biases that result in lower salaries, fewer promotions, and more difficulty landing a job. No matter where you get your data, the numbers are consistently depressing. Gender bias exists. For example: Gender bias is especially prominent in […]

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How to Hire a Diversity and Inclusion Leader

While most large companies have diversity and inclusion (D&I) goals as part of their broader workforce strategy, these programs are rarely a top priority. However, the Black Lives Matter protests occurring across the globe have become a rallying cry for business leaders to take stock of their own operations — and what they could be doing to […]

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How to Avoid Unconscious Bias: Enemy of Diversity Hiring

“The widespread global protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder have helped bring attention to racial injustice that exists in all facets of society.” Ensuring fairness and diversity in the hiring process is not only important for a racially just society. Many studies show that greater diversity in an organization offers measurable benefits such […]

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