Category: Diversity and Inclusion
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Building a Better Workplace with Employee Resource Groups
ERGs have evolved from grassroots groups addressing immediate social issues to become vital components of modern corporate strategy, contributing to a more inclusive and supportive workplace environment. HR is vital to an effective ERG. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Building a Stronger Workplace Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have emerged as powerful tools for fostering diversity, equity,…
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Psychology Research Informs Equitable Compensation for Job Seekers with Disabilities
Individuals with disabilities face unique challenges in salary negotiations due to stereotypes and perceived discrimination, often resulting in lower compensation.
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HR Professionals: How to Recognize and Respond to Gaslighters
As an HR professional, how would you conceptualize these situations? How would you address them? Keep reading to explore the complexities of workplace gaslighting and how to effectively intervene. Introduction – Can You Recognize the Gaslighting Tactics? Jane, a young and ambitious marketing coordinator, recently began feeling disoriented at her job. Her supervisor, Mark, had…
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Supporting Non-Traditional Career Paths: A Strategic Advantage for Employers
Employers who recognize this potential stand to benefit from a more dynamic, adaptable, and creative workforce, better equipped to navigate the challenges of an ever-evolving business environment.
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Harnessing Psychological Research for Effective Anger Management in the Workplace
Drawing on over half a century of psychological research, the study by Maltby et al. (2023) provides valuable insights into the complex nature of anger and how it might manifest in the workplace. As applied to organizations, managing anger effectively goes beyond mere skill – it is an essential pillar in cultivating a thriving organizational…
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Understanding and Mitigating Bias in Hiring
“Recognizing and addressing hiring biases is a courageous and necessary journey towards a fairer and more diverse workplace. By focusing on a candidate’s skills and potential rather than subjective biases, employers can enhance talent acquisition, foster innovation, and build a workforce reflective of a diverse and inclusive society.
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The Value of Soft Skills and Company Cultural Fit in the Workplace
The balance between skill and fit in the modern recruitment landscape is a delicate yet crucial one. Recognizing the importance of cultural fit goes beyond mere job competence. It’s about finding individuals who resonate with your company’s core values and vision.
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Hire Like a Pro, Spend Like a Rookie: 5 Genius Tactics to Land Top Talent for Free
In today’s competitive job market, finding and attracting high-value employees is a top priority for businesses. However, the cost of traditional job postings can be prohibitively expensive, especially for small to medium-sized enterprises. Fortunately, there are effective ways to bypass these costs and still secure the best talent. Here’s a deeper dive into a five-point…
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Understanding Affirmative Action in Human Resources
Affirmative Action is a term widely used in the realm of human resources, representing a set of policies and practices aimed at promoting equal employment opportunities for all, irrespective of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Originating in the United States, the concept has been adopted and adapted by various countries to address…
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Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring: A Comprehensive Overview
Definition: Diversity in hiring refers to the recruitment practices and strategies that organizations implement to attract and retain employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills, without discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. Inclusion, meanwhile, is the organizational effort…