In any organization, keeping employees safe and well-trained should be a top priority. Unfortunately, while organizational leaders may have the right intentions, putting this into practice is often easier said than done. Fortunately, there are key practices that can make one more effective in training employees effectively and preventing accidents in the workplace. Specifically, DEI […]
Diversity
The Difference Between Diversity Training and Diversity Coaching
Diversity in the workplace is not a new concept, but it is becoming increasingly important to train and coach members of staff in this area. The models of diversity in the workplace have been in development since the 1960s and the benefits are plain to see. Businesses are blessed with better decision making and improved […]
The Importance of Employee Diversity for Small Business Growth
As the world continues to evolve, promoting diversity in a variety of contexts has become more and more important in society. In particular, levels of diversity in the workplace have increased dramatically over the last several decades. This transformation in society has brought with it a number of important benefits that are aiding businesses in […]
4 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources for Small Businesses
If companies of any size are serious about fostering a more positive culture and giving all employees a fair shot at success, they need to make diversity, inclusion, and equity (DEI) in the workplace a top priority. Proven results link a dedication to these core principles to greater productivity and the ability to recruit millennial […]
Why You Might NOT Want Your Workplace to Feel Like Family
Many organizations want to create a warm and supportive environment for their workers — in their own words, they want their employees to feel like a happy, loving family. However, for many workers, the phrase “one big family” used in recruitment materials is just one big red flag. While many might have fuzzy feelings associated […]
5 Tips on Establishing an Inclusive Work Culture
Businesses that embrace diversity have come to realize the benefits of the practice. With so many different viewpoints and past experiences, they can truly thrive by employing best practices. So far, so obvious. However, the other side of the coin is that too many different experiences suddenly joined together can implode to create a toxic […]
How to Use AI as a Force for Diversity
Why embrace diversity? As it turns out, diversity is good for business. The 20 most diverse companies in the S&P 500 achieve higher long term profitability than their less diverse counterparts. According to Vildan Stidham, Divisional VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Abbott, “[Diversity and Inclusion] can bring innovation, creative thinking, and different perspectives that […]
Why Your Business Needs Supply Chain Diversity
Prior to the pandemic, lean supply chains were the key to success. Everything changed when coronavirus struck first in the world’s manufacturing center of China and put many suppliers in lockdown. As early as February 2020, US businesses were already seeing supply chain disruptions. 70% were assessing suppliers in an effort to know what was […]
Thinking About Diversity And Inclusion
The NY Times had a fascinating article: “Faces Of Power, 80% Are White As The Country Gets More Diverse.” There were a couple of interesting data points: Of the 25 highest value publicly traded companies in the US, only 6 were people of color, none were women. In the Fortune 500, there were only 4 […]
Diversity Is Critical, & Not For The Reasons We Think!
This is one of those posts that starts with an apology or a disclaimer. I hesitated writing it, because what I am writing can be so easily misinterpreted, or I may be very naive/poorly informed. (I’m less worried about the latter, I know I need to learn) Diversity is important–it’s critical for our organizations. We […]
