Diversity & Inclusion
The confidence and respect that successful executives enjoy isn’t simply conferred upon them by their job title. It’s the knowledgeability they project, the manner in which they conduct themselves, and […]
It would be nice if we lived in a world where we could just do a good job and bosses would pay everyone what they’re really worth, and close the […]
March is Women’s History Month, and Big Think+ is commemorating it with a collection of videos highlighting both women’s history, and the complicated choices facing women who are making history […]
Cultural psychologist Michele Gelfand says that our attitudes toward rules have a lot to do with who we are and with the type of environment we find most comfortable. She’s […]
An autistic woman, Judy Singer, coined the term ‘neurodiversity’ in her 1988 thesis as a label for the unique contribution made to the world by people whose brains are wired […]
Diversity without inclusion is largely pointless. Beyond superficially satisfying some hiring metric, bringing on an employee who has little chance of thriving deprives the company of diversity’s benefit and puts […]
Just because you have unconscious bias doesn’t mean you’re a bad person. It just makes you human. Amway’s Claire Groen cites the quote that made her feel better about her […]
In Shane Snow’s Big Think+ video, “Harness Your Team’s Mental Toolkit,” he begins by asserting that “two heads are better than one” is a lie. Also — and as long […]
This month’s release from Big Think+ is all about diversity and inclusion. These two intertwined objectives are on our minds a lot lately for their importance in the company cultures […]
By 2003, General Electric, now better known as GE, had a reputation problem. Its long-time image as a company at the forefront of a sparkling future had been shaken. After […]
Achieving successful diversity training can be a challenge for many employers because employees may regard this type of mandatory training as unnecessary, cumbersome, tedious, or even aggravating. Many view them […]
Knowing what to look for when hiring new talent for your organization creates many challenges, as different hiring managers recommend hiring for different things. Some talent & acquisition professionals will […]
Diversity in the workplace is a powerful and critical differentiator for your business. Workplace diversity entails having employees with a variety of backgrounds who can provide different perspectives and bring […]
When people think of the word “diversity,” what usually comes to mind are the basic categorizations, such as racial diversity, gender, age, and sexual orientation. However, diversity goes far beyond […]
Diversity in the workplace is a critical attribute to any business, and it comes in different forms. At its core, diversity is about embracing people of different ages, races, genders, […]
The workforce, which primarily currently consists of Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials, is now seeing the introduction of Generation Zers. Individuals who fall into the last category are typically […]
The term “diversity” is a hot topic and focus in today’s business world. The importance of diversity and inclusion training in the workplace grows as businesses and the nation as […]
America includes people of all different races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, ethnicities, political affiliations, and faiths. As the melting pot, the United States provides the opportunity for “life, liberty, and […]
There are certain skill sets that are crucial for professionals to be able to exercise in their work environment. Regardless of your industry, interpersonal skills (such as being able to […]
Diversity & inclusion (D&I) ranks among some of the top areas of importance for organizations in the United States. While it is a popular buzzword, it’s also an integral part […]
Innovation and adaptability are the lifeblood of any successful business or organization. However, two of the greatest challenges faced by many development professionals are:
Every February, Americans across the country celebrate Black History Month. This annual celebration recognizes the achievements of members of the African-American community, both past and present, and the central role […]
Technology has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few generations. In the early 1960s, computer mainframes the size of semi-truck trailers that used transistors were considered cutting-edge because […]
In an increasingly global and connected world, cultural diversity and inclusion are of great importance. While many organizations realize the role an effective diversity training program can play, there is […]
Cultural diversity is not only an enormous issue for organizations of all sizes—it’s an inevitable fact of life in our increasingly globalized economy. Companies can benefit greatly from the variety […]
Diversity training programs can help make your organization a better place for people to work—improving employee engagement, productivity, and retention. A diverse workforce brings together many different perspectives, skills, and […]
In our modern, increasingly globalized world, organizations both large and small are being tasked with managing ever more diverse workforces. As our understanding of diversity evolves, we see it in […]
Being a diverse organization means more than just filling out some quota for having minority groups on your teams and in your leadership roles. It means providing an inclusive work […]
Diversity and inclusion are incredibly important topics for modern organizations of any size. Diversity training is a core part of ensuring that new employees feel welcome in the workplace—providing a […]
Organizations of all kinds are putting a whole new emphasis on their “company culture.” A strong and positive company culture promotes employee well being, satisfaction, and drive—which translates into higher […]