How businesses are tackling bias head on
Employers can tackle bias by following simple steps to make sure you’re fostering a fair and comfortable workplace for all employees.
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Improving diversity is not a compulsory one-time online course, but an ongoing effort companies make each step of the way.
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,…
Building diversity has been and will continue to be a priority for HR pros in the years to come. As companies continue to prioritize diverse representation in leadership and employment in general, these pros will need to look to their compliance colleagues down the hall for help in accomplishing diversity initiatives –especially as regulatory pressure…
Inclusivity should be a top priority for HR, but it can be hard to implement Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategies and turn them into real action to achieve true inclusivity. Keeping track of goals and assessing DEI throughout the year can help you stay on track and find out how inclusive your company really…
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…
A lot has been written and said about the need for greater diversity and inclusion in the workplace. It’s been long understood that a more substantial balance of genders, races and ethnicities in work settings produces better outcomes for organizations. However, despite decades’ worth of academic papers and recommendations, companies still have a long way…
Sometimes, even the most well-intentioned teams end up a little lopsided demographically. One of the biggest challenges with a lack of diversity is retaining the diverse employees who remain. The experience of “onlyness”- being the only person like you in the room – is deeply isolating for employees and tends to lead to higher turnover….
Workplace diversity has become a top priority for many companies, with a lot of hiring managers focusing on attracting a diverse talent pool. After all, you can’t hire more diverse talent if you don’t have a diverse range of candidates, right? But experts say you can’t stop at having a broad talent pool. Common barriers…
Making sure your recruiting process is diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) for everyone is a longstanding issue for hiring managers. Although great strides are being made toward gender equity, women’s representation across the board is still low, especially when moving up the corporate ladder, according to the latest Women in the Workplace study from McKinsey….
Workplaces that support LGBTQIA+ employees and foster inclusiveness become better. The numbers don’t lie. When employees can show up as their authentic selves, companies gain workers who are 150% more creative, 150% more empowered, and feel two times as safe in their workplace. Now that Pride Month has officially kicked off, we’ll have stories in the…
Pride Month is just a beginning for companies to foster more inclusive behavior at work. June is dedicated to the observance and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. But most companies can use their Pride Month efforts to improve inclusive behavior throughout the year. “It’s so huge to challenge people’s thinking and assumptions, and open up…
Making all employees feel welcome should be a top priority for HR. Studies show that those who feel a sense of belonging at work can be more engaged, productive and simply do better work. One easy way to become more inclusive is to promote the use of inclusive pronouns and emphasize their importance. But it’s…
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