Not all businesses know how to implement and promote gender equality so that everyone, regardless of gender identity, can come to work knowing they’re on equal ground. But we can help. We’ve put together some best practices to promote equality at work. How to establish a gender-inclusive workplace. Be aware of bias. One of the …
No one likes to be the bearer of bad news. But just because problems don’t get discussed openly, doesn’t mean problems don’t exist. This is especially true in the workplace where employees might be afraid of giving their boss bad news. Problems that don’t get discussed can’t be addressed. According to Deborah Jeffries, Vice President …
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Recent movement toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is encouraging for historically overlooked talent pools and employers who recognize the value diversity brings to the workplace. Life and work experience are affected by a broad range of factors — including race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, and socioeconomic status — and business and industry …
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Most businesses and their employees agree that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), is an important workplace issue that needs to be addressed. In fact, a recent Glassdoor study showed that 76% of employees and job seekers care about a diverse workforce when evaluating companies and jobs. Yet, another study run by Deloitte, showed that while …
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The pandemic and its resulting chaos changed the definition of “normal” in the workplace. Now, the “return to work” shift has many HR managers and employers looking to redesign work models to better care for the mental and physical health of their employees. What do these models look like, and how can you capitalize on …
Racial justice took center stage in 2020 as the Black Lives Matter movement shone a spotlight on the injustices facing African Americans. Employers took note and many are revisiting stale diversity-in-hiring policies established well before the events of the past year. While most organizations have good intentions, they don’t always translate to the realities of …
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According to federal health data, there are 61 million adults in the United States living with a disability. That’s 26% of Americans. Manufacturing companies can benefit from inclusive hiring; it can improve your finances, fuel innovation and even help you attract more talent. Learn more about the importance of fostering an inclusive culture and expanding …
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The benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace are clear. Recent research has shown diverse businesses are more likely to achieve higher profits, attract top candidates, improve employee satisfaction and fuel innovation. Gender and race are two common areas manufacturing companies look to when increasing diversity and inclusion at their businesses. But one overlooked …
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The more diverse your team is, the better your business outcomes can be. According to a January 2018 report by McKinsey & Company, inclusive hiring can lead to results like these: Companies with more gender diversity at the executive level are 21% more likely to have above-average profits than businesses in the lowest 25% Companies …
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Sam and Kyle had a vision for their future, but finding the right job to bring that vision to life wasn’t easy. When they finally found the perfect fit, everything changed. We sat down with Sam and Kyle to hear their story. So, Sam and Kyle, tell us about how you both started your careers. …
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