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Emotional Intelligence Is Essential for Diverse Workforces

Recruiting Daily Advisor

Workplace diversity is commonly viewed through the lens of representation—by increasing the number of employees with certain backgrounds and experiences, companies demonstrate their commitment to equality and fairness. How EI Equips Employees to Flourish in Diverse Companies. Source: Constantin Stanciu / Shutterstock.

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Faces of HR: Eric Cormier on Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, and Trust

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After hearing me out the CEO looked at me and asked, ‘So, what should I do with you?’ I started my career at a publishing company in a different role when the HR team invited me to work on an initiative with them. At the end of the program, the HR director suggested I start a career in HR because she felt I had a natural ability.

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Emotional Intelligence: Applications, Opportunities, and Criticism

Recruiting Daily Advisor

For this reason, emotional intelligence (EI) has been viewed as a way to measure the admittedly objective soft skills organizations seek out in employees. Next, we’ll look at how EI can contribute to success for those in leadership roles and conclude with a discussion of the feasibility of training employees for greater EI.

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Leading with Inclusivity: Olakunle Arowolo’s Journey to DE&I Excellence at Actalent

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Olakunle (Kunle) Arowolo stands at the forefront of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives at Actalent , a global leader in engineering and science services. They helped me shape my perspective on diversity and understand its importance in the workplace.” Awareness is so important.”

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What is the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Leadership?

Brandon Hall

Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to identify and manage one’s emotions and the emotions of others. The more leaders can manage each of these areas, the higher their emotional intelligence. . The more leaders can manage each of these areas, the higher their emotional intelligence. .

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From Digital Marketing to DEI Champion: Connie Ross Makes an Impact

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In the evolving landscape of corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), understanding the journeys of those at its helm offers critical insights into the challenges and triumphs of implementing effective DEI strategies.

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To Be Truly Diverse, Companies Must Remove Unconscious Bias

Recruiting Daily Advisor

In the past month, we have seen companies make statements on social media supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and protests over racial inequity around the nation. When companies lack diversity, it’s often due to an unconscious bias present during these processes.

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