Equalizing the distribution of men and women is a priority for many employers. Many are making strides to be more gender inclusive through hiring and selection practices. However, with all that time and energy spent on getting women through the door, few companies are thinking about how to keep them.
Read MoreIn today’s competitive market you need to be creative. You have to go where the candidates are and have a long enough lead-time to get a good selection of candidates.
Read MoreGuest columnist Simma Lieberman believes that as a leader, you have the power, influence and hopefully the ability to create the kind of culture where people feel part of a community, can’t wait to get to work, and want to succeed.
Recent events in the United States involving customers and law enforcement harassing Spanish speakers are shameful. The incidents should make businesses aware of their own obligation to clarify the use of languages other than English on their premises and in their workplaces.
Harassment doesn’t just impact the victim, it affects the whole work environment. If you see evidence, or receive a complaint, about discrimination or harassment, it’s your duty to immediately address it.
Read MoreDiversity professionals, though, “get it”. They understand why the enterprise is opening its doors and cubicle spaces to them. “Mainstream” employees, however, may need the organization’s help in understanding its new orientation toward the nature of work.
The average woman in the U.S. is being shortchanged over $400,000 in career earnings. On average, women earn 20% less than men and gender pay disparity is a wide-spread global problem.
Read MoreInclusive companies embrace diversity and create an environment that fosters open communication and celebrates different backgrounds and perspectives.
Diversity professionals, though, “get it”. They understand why the enterprise is opening its doors and cubicle spaces to them. “Mainstream” employees, however, may need the organization’s help in understanding its new orientation toward the nature of work.
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