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Flexing for Success: The non-negotiable reality of flexible work

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It’s limiting and short-sighted. By embracing a flexible mindset, one which encourages organizations and leaders to move beyond stalwart tradition, you start yourself on a journey to build a workplace that is agile and innovative. In this article, we’re going to dive into the results. Things can’t change overnight, however.

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Why Diversity Hiring Is Important

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But with the heightened attention comes the awareness of the complexity surrounding inequality. Leaders can address these issues within their workplace when they emphasize the benefits of diversity without downplaying its difficulties. Defining Diversity and Its Importance in the Workplace.

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4 Tips To Eliminate Job Description Gender Bias and Improve Your Hiring

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The benefits of gender diversity in the workplace are undeniable. Yet, an organization cannot achieve diversity if its job descriptions don’t set them up for success. Consider the following statistics: According to a 2017 study by Pew Research Center, 42% of women experienced gender discrimination at work.

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Creating Sustainable Talent Strategies for Long-Term Business Success

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It’s about leaning in to up-skilling and mobility, improving engagement, and focusing on retention. ” These sage words from Virgina completely sum up an age-old issue in the talent sphere – the unconscious preference to look for external candidates rather than taking the time to search internally.

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Why Equity Matters More than Diversity or Inclusion, with Aubrey Blanche

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Organizations understand why diversity of thought, experience, and background is important and they strive to make workplaces safe and beacons of inclusion for employees. But when it comes to the tangible qualities of equity, we struggle. Equity is often regarded as the overlooked middle child in the DEI family.

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4 Business Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

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The cry for diversity in the workplace has reached a boiling point. Last October, record 12,000 people attended the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing (GHC), the “world’s largest gathering of women’s technologists” according to the website. African-American workers are still offered $0.65

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10 Recruitment Challenges for 2024 (+ Tips to Overcome Them)

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Even with these hiring problems, HR teams are still expected to achieve great results every year. This will help you come up with strategies to overcome each challenge. Source: Photo by Brooke Cagle on Unsplash In this article, we’ll discuss 10 recruitment challenges to expect in 2024. Let’s dive in.