Most organizations work diligently to recruit a diverse workforce, with a range of ages, abilities, ethnicities, religions and worldviews. Identifying and hiring talent with such diverse backgrounds and characteristics is an accomplishment. Once hired, you can check off that Diversity & Inclusion box, right? Not so fast! Having a diverse workforce is only half of […]
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Strong voices for change are needed within organizations. A recent study suggests that only 29% of employees think that management listens to concerns about discrimination (race, sex/gender, age, etc.) without blame or defensiveness (Leadership IQ Survey). The question remains, what actions are these same organizations taking internally to ensure minority representation, equal hiring and promotion opportunities? As
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In life, we often have to deal with and explore dualities of life and how to recognize two independent, universal principles such as light and dark, life and death, good and evil. As leaders, we also address dualities between vulnerability and strength or exclusion and inclusion.
Feminine values drive broad business benefits and create lasting mutually beneficial relationships with customers and communities. Successful businesses foster environments for cooperation, communication, nurturing and inclusiveness while assuring tough decisions are made and people are accountable for results.
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While employees may resist diversity training, they are drawn to practical information about how to work with those who are different. They want effective work relationships. Building diversity and inclusion as a pillar of your business strategy better prepares you to anticipate and design future-ready solutions.
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Many employees view themselves as on the “outside looking in.” They feel disconnected rather than motivated and engaged. Innolect’s flip-focus guide, OutsideIN: Tips for Building and Engaging and Inclusive Environment can help.
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