Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Does Responsibility of Building Diversity in Health Informatics Fall to Universities?
by USF Health The federal government has invested in a number of initiatives aimed at improving training and development of healthcare employees while increasing the supply of new faces to healthcare over the years. A significant number of those new faces may be expected to come from underrepresented and disadvantaged populations courtesy of programs such…
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To Retain Employees, Focus on Inclusion — Not Just Diversity
by Karen Brown To retain talent, most organizations offer the typical things: free coffee and tea in the break room, competitive benefits, generous raises and bonuses, and employee recognition programs. But none of that works for an employee who doesn’t feel comfortable in his or her work environment. Picture, for example, a Muslim who prays in…
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New Year Reflection
The new year is typically a time of self-reflection. We often focus on what we may or may not have accomplished in the past year, and set goals for what we hope to achieve in the year that lies ahead. Somehow this feels a little self-involved. So, this year, I’m going to do things a…
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Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives That Actually Work!
by Olivia Berkman Diversity and Inclusion may have found their way onto the agendas of business conferences and board meetings, but awareness is merely the first step in creating a truly inclusive workplace culture. Blockchain. Disruption. Big Data. Bleeding Edge. These are a small sample of the hundreds of trendy buzzwords and topics du jour…
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National American Indian Heritage Month
November is National American Indian Heritage Month The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. What started at the turn of the…
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How the workplace diversity and inclusion agenda is developing in the United Kingdom
by Susannah Donaldson ANALYSIS: The recent requirement for companies with more than 250 employees to report their gender pay gaps (GPGs) is just the first step in the UK government’s effort to drive a market-led improvement in diversity in the workplace through its transparency agenda. The government has shown a strong commitment to facilitating real…
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Unsung Heroes Saluted on Education Support Professionals Day
Schools across the country are joining the National Education Association and its 3.2 million members today in celebrating Education Support Professionals Day. Among the day’s events and activities are appreciation breakfasts, luncheons and other celebrations to honor the individuals who work behind the scenes to support students and help schools run smoothly. Education support professionals…
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3 Steps to Building Diverse, LGBTQ-Inclusive Leadership Teams
Coming out as gay to friends and family is hard, yet coming out to co-workers can be just as fraught. Although the most valuable company in the world, Apple, today is helmed by a gay man, Tim Cook, he did not come out until years into his tenure. And that’s understandable: There are still 28 states in which it is…
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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN MONTH
In 2016, President Obama proclaimed November as National Native American Month. To commemorate, the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum are holding special tribute events and exhibits to Native Americans throughout the month. The National Museum…
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AWARDS NEARLY $1.5 MILLION TO HELP AMERICAN WOMEN ENTER APPRENTICESHIPS, EXPAND JOB OPPORTUNITIES
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded nearly $1.5 million to help recruit, train, and retain more American women in quality pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, and pursue careers in manufacturing, infrastructure, and cybersecurity, among other industries. The Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) grants announced today help expand pathways for American women…
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