Category: Article
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It’s Time to Change Our Thinking About Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
By Anamika Lasser I am being asked more frequently about my stance on diversity and inclusion from senior executives — which is a really good thing. But I still can’t help feeling something is missing from these conversations. Too often, diversity and inclusion discussions tend to fall into one of two categories: Sheer recognition that it’s…
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After Years Of Underemployment, People With Autism Thrive In Tech Jobs
Pierce, who has Asperger’s syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism, laid out the numbers: 328 applications, 135 rejection letters and 14 interviews, resulting finally — after almost five years — in his first professional job offer…
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Is Artificial Intelligence The Key To Recruiting A Diverse Workforce?
by Kim Elsesser Senior Contributor Many organizations are struggling to find strategies for recruiting a more diverse workforce, and some are turning to artificial intelligence (AI). But artificial intelligence got a bad rap last year when news got out that Amazon’s internal AI recruiting tool had “learned” gender bias. So, is AI beneficial to those seeking…
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How a culture-first CEO sees HR, diversity and inclusion
What does culture look like in the workplace? What does it mean for CEOs, and what does it mean when “culture” is embedded into the products and solutions you offer and even the company’s name? To find out more, I spoke last week with Didier Elzinga, CEO of Culture Amp, which uses its technology platform…
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Priyanka Chopra Wants Everyone To Talk About Diversity
Roughly one year ago, Priyanka Chopra Jonas spoke about her fearlessness in the face of adversity, especially when it comes to her career. “Ambition has no color,” she told me at the Forbes Women’s Summit. “It has no language. It has no border or country. Ambition is pure ambition. And I have it.”\ The actress, producer &…
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Cutting a Path for Diversity
Amity Millhiser, PwC US’s vice chair and chief clients officer, came up in the firm through the M&A division. M&A has never been a gender-diverse industry, she said, describing going into meeting rooms with about 20 bankers and lawyers who were all male. “We would have these working groups and I could never remember anyone’s…
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10 Ways Create A More Diverse, Inclusive Workplace
by Expert Panel, Forbes Coaches Council Today’s workforce is increasingly diverse, comprised of professionals of various ethnicities, educational backgrounds, experiences and interests. While many modern employers aim to hire for diversity, not all encourage those diverse workers to express their individual voices. If you find that your team is suffering from “groupthink,” you might want…
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When it comes to diversity and inclusion, strategies are better than intentions
By Sheri B. Hawkins As the investment management and financial advisory industry seeks to attract and retain a more diverse mix of talent, a consensus has emerged on the importance of early engagement, pipeline building, mentoring and development of contemporary employee benefits. There is evidence that discussions are richer, insights are deeper and decisions are stronger…
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To Be More Inclusive to People with Disabilities, Employers Should Start with Their Job Descriptions
By Alaina Leary The next time you come across a job posting, look carefully at the description. Do you see requirements such as “good manual dexterity,” “ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time,” “ability to lift up to 20 pounds,” or “own a vehicle,” even for jobs that seemingly wouldn’t require those…
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After Accusations Of Bias–AI Could Bring Diversity To Tech
by Tina Woods “We could all do a better job of celebrating the women and underrepresented groups in science’” says Dr Jessica Wade today on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Dr Wade is a physicist at Imperial College London well known for her work to raise the profile of under-represented groups in science, with hundreds of…