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Language Discrimination: What Employers Should Know*

Discrimination is unequal or different treatment of a person or group of people based on differences such as race, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. Discrimination can also be on the basis of language. Language discrimination in the workplace can occur if an employee has been passed over for a promotion because of his language skills or if the workplace has a policy that requires employees to speak only English while at work.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityMay 21, 2019Language discimination, Workplace Language Policy, Inclusive behavior, Workplace culture, Inclusive Working Environment, Discrimination, diversity management, Diversity & Inclusion

Healthcare Providers with the Most Successful Diversity Programs

Diversity within an organization doesn’t just happen naturally. It takes the strategic vision of company leadership and a commitment at every level of an organization. Creating a diverse organization means fostering an environment where employees are unconditionally accepted and included.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityMay 1, 2019Healthcare Providers, diversity management, Diversity programs, Diversity Training, Diversity & Inclusion, Diverse Workforce, Diversity Recruitment, Diversity policy, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion Training, Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusion, Inclusive Workplace Culture

What the Disabled Can Do When They Feel Marginalized in the Workplace

As a disabled person, you are protected from discrimination by the Americans with Disabilities Act. It’s important to know that this protection extends through every aspect of employment.

DisabilitiesEmploy DiversityApril 29, 2019Disability awareness, Disabilities Inclusion, Disability in the workplace, Workplace Discrimination, Anti-Discrimination Support, Marginalized, Marginalized in the workplace

3 Apps Breaking Down Barriers for Women in the Workplace

Workplace diversity, or a lack thereof, is an issue that many companies struggle with. Women in technical or leadership roles, in particular, are far outnumbered by their male counterparts in most companies. Solving this issue requires employers to make a major shift in how they recruit, hire, support, and promote women.

Women, Professional Development, TechnologyEmploy DiversityApril 26, 2019Diversity in Tech, Diversity Apps, Diverse Professionals, diversity management, Women in Tech, Women empowerment, Women mentors, Men as workplace mentors for women, Empowering women

A Woman in Tech Whose Passion is Empowering Others

Martha Hernandez is a proud founder and CEO of madeBOS.com, an innovative AI-powered platform designed to provide smart career development solutions.

Women, Inspiration, Featured, TechnologyEmploy DiversityMarch 28, 2019Women in Tech, Women Entrepreneurs, Women's Empowerment Month, Women's History Month, Women mentors, Networking for Women, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusion, diversity

How Women Can Manage the Impostor Syndrome

Many highly successful women battle with self-doubt. They secretly think that their success is due to luck, that they’re not qualified for the positions they hold, or that they’re failing at their job. These beliefs are unfounded and inaccurate and are symptoms of imposter syndrome.

Women, Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityMarch 26, 2019Impostor Syndrome, Impostor Syndrome in the workplace, Diversity & Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Women empowerment, Women's History Month, Women's Empowerment Month, Empowering women, Women Impostor Syndrome, Marginalized in the workplace, Women Marginalized in the workplace

Women, Stop Apologizing in the Workplace

The outdated expectation that women are supposed to be nice, polite, and well-mannered has led to way too many women apologizing way too much. Excessive apologizing isn’t only unnecessary, it can negatively affect your professional image.

Professional Development, WomenEmploy DiversityMarch 22, 2019Workplace Diversity Issues, Women in the workplace, Apologizing in the workplace, Stop apologizing in the workplace, Assertive, Sorry not sorry, Unnecessary Apology, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion

Tech Companies With the Most Successful Diversity Programs

There are a number of tech companies that are leading their peers in the quest to become more diverse and inclusive. Let’s take a look at some of the strategies that have made certain companies a top diversity employer:

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityFebruary 25, 2019diversity management, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity in Tech, gender-inclusive work environment, Diversity programs, Silicon Valley Tech, Gender Diversity in Tech, Women in Tech, Successful Diversity Programs

How to Deal with Spanish Language Discrimination in the Workplace*

Americans have a difficult time navigating any language other than American-English. Just hearing different languages fills many Americans with anxiety and dread. Some of the more self-conscious even suffer a spot of embarrassment that they only know one language.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityFebruary 20, 2019Language Policy, Language discimination, diversity management, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive behavior, Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion, Spanish Language Discrimination