Fat. Old. Ugly. No one wants to be called any of those, but it’s happening. In the workplace, of all places. The new wave of discrimination at work includes weight, height and level of attractiveness, according to research and legal experts. And all the while, age discrimination continues in the workplace. It’s gotten so bad, […]
Businesses that embrace diversity activities in the workplace make more money, have happier employees and have a wider appeal to their target audience – particularly among millennials who value diversity. “Weaving DEI activities into the fabric of your organization’s culture shows everyone you’re not just checking a box; you’re genuinely committed to building inclusion and […]
More and more companies are realizing the benefits of effectively managing diversity in the workplace. From happier employees who stay for longer, to reducing employee sickness rates and therefore money saved, trends in diversity, equity and inclusion show that there isn’t an area of a business that’s left untouched by a more diverse workforce. In […]
Diversity training in the workplace is any program that’s designed to encourage and accelerate the cultural awareness of employees and facilitate positive, inclusive interaction and communication between individuals of different backgrounds. It addresses all of the ways employees might be unique to each other, including their culture, race, age, religion, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic […]
Black History Month gives HR the perfect opportunity to shine a light on what their company is doing to increase diversity and promote equity within the workplace. Set in February, it gives a perfect opportunity to update diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Plus, Black History Month can be a great time to provide education […]
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) is at the top of nearly every HR leader’s mind. But many struggle to make a difference. In fact, gender and ethnic diversity in leadership rose less than 5% in a five year span, according to McKinsey & Company researchers who kept close tabs on it across companies and continents. Yet, […]
You made serious strides in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI). But do your employees think it’s good enough? Probably not, unfortunately. More than 95% of employers say they’ve introduced new DEI measures this past year, according to a Lever study. But just a quarter of employees believe their company has done anything! “While the survey […]
