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Many companies rely on things like employee training and workplace policies to facilitate diversity, but some organizations have added something different to their diversity toolkit: diversity-tailored apps.

Diversity Management, TechnologyEmploy DiversityJanuary 16, 2019diversity management, Diversity Apps, Diverse Workforce, Diverse Professionals, Diversity programs, diversity and inclusion, Inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive Workplaces, Employee satisfaction, Employee retention

Dealing with Outdated Family Leave Policies

To find and keep the best talent, companies are constantly trying to differentiate themselves. One new benefit that progressive companies have been rolling out is generous parental leave. Paid parental leave and other policies that support employees and their families are considered a competitive edge for employers that are trying to recruit top talent and increase employee engagement.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityDecember 21, 2018diversity management, Diverse Workforce, Diverse Professionals, Family Leave Policies, Parental leave, Inclusive Workplaces, Inclusive Parental leave, Inclusive Working Environment, inclusion, diversity and inclusion, Diversity management, LGBT in the workplace, LGBTQ Parental Leave, Paid parental leave

How to Respond to Workplace Bullying

For many people, the word “bully” conjures up images of the big kid on the playground that pushes other kids or takes their lunch. However, unfortunately, bullying occurs far beyond grade school and extends into the workplace.

Professional DevelopmentEmploy DiversityDecember 18, 2018Workplace Bullying, Diverse Professionals, diversity, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusive Workplace Culture, workplace harassment, Workplace Bias

How to Prevent Workplace Bullying

When bullying occurs in the workplace it can be humiliating, intimidating, and demeaning to the person being bullied. Employees of minority groups, including women, make for easy targets.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityDecember 14, 2018Workplace Bullying, Workplace Etiquette, Company Culture, Workplace culture, Negative working environment, negative work culture, Bullying Behavior, Workplace behavior

How to Negotiate Cultural Differences in the Workplace

Our tendency to otherwise surround ourselves with like-minded individuals means that workplaces are often the most diverse environments in our lives. We do not choose who we work with and are required to develop relationships with people who we might otherwise not interact with.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityDecember 12, 2018diversity management, diversity, diversity and inclusion, Workplace Etiquette, Inclusive Workplace Culture, Cultural Differences in the workplace, Diversity Training, Diversity policy, Inclusive Working Environment, Inclusion Training, Inclusion policy

How men can avoid marginalizing women in the workplace

Propositions, condescending behaviour, lack of recognition, and sexist comments are just a few of the ways that men marginalize women in the workplace. Male colleagues and superiors are guilty of these behaviours, either consciously or subconsciously.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityDecember 7, 2018diversity management, Marginalization, Women Marginalized in the workplace, Marginalized in the workplace, Workplace Etiquette, Workplace Diversity Issues, Workplace culture, diversity, inclusion, diversity and inclusion, Eliminating workplace marginalization

Disabilities Inclusion in Workplaces

To most employers, differences in employee nationality, race, and gender are the most familiar indicators of diversity. However, diversity is much broader and also includes people with disabilities.

Diversity Management, TechnologyEmploy DiversityDecember 5, 2018diversity management, Inclusive Workplaces, Disability in the workplace, Disabilities Inclusion, Workplace culture, Disability awareness, Assistive, Assistive Technology

Strategic Networking for Women

A strong network makes it easier to get things done at work and to navigate your way up the career ladder. People in your network can be a source of new ideas and valuable advice.

WomenEmploy DiversityNovember 26, 2018Networking for Women, Diverse Workforce, Diversity in Tech, diversity management, Professional Networks, Operational Networks, Strategic Networks, Personal Networking

How diversity can alleviate a toxic workplace

Toxic workplaces are the enemy of employee engagement, retention, and productivity. Toxic workplaces can make employees sick, both figuratively and literally. Warning signs of a toxic workplace include: employees who are present but unengaged, are underperforming, or are often ill and feeling burnt out. One way to avoid a toxic culture is through diversity and inclusiveness.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityNovember 21, 2018Toxic Workplace, Workplace culture, Diversity Training, diversity management, diversity and inclusion, Diversity programs, Acceptance, inclusion, Inclusive Working Environment, Employee Burn Out, Toxic culture