Category: Article
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Girl Scout Founder’s Day: Juliette Gordon Low
A Brief Biography In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low (1860–1927) founded Girl Scouts of the USA, an organization that today serves millions of girl members and alumnae, and reflects the arc of her remarkable life. An ardent believer in the potential of all girls and the importance of fostering their individual growth, character, and self-sufficiency, Juliette…
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How millennials are solving the workplace diversity problem
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “diversity in the workplace.” In recent years, this phrase, and what it entails, has become increasingly important. And millennials — generally considered anyone born between 1981 and 1996 — are a big reason for it. The 2018 Deloitte Millennial Survey suggests that this generation, which is expected to make…
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My 6-Year-Old Thinks My Disability Is Boring
By Chloé Cooper Jones I never liked children. This was most true when I was a child myself and was subjected to my peers’ constant curiosity about my body. Being stared at is my oldest, most familiar feeling. I have a rare congenital condition called sacral agenesis, which limits the growth of the lower half…
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Deaf Awareness Month
The purpose of Deaf Awareness Month is to increase public awareness of deaf issues, people, and culture. Activities and events throughout Deaf Awareness Weeks encourage individuals to come together as a community for both educational events and celebrations. History The first International Day of the Deaf was first celebrated by the World Federation of the…
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Why Workplace Diversity Is So Important, And Why It’s So Hard To Achieve
Is there still anyone out there who doesn’t think that workplace diversity is a good thing? Diversity gives you access to a greater range of talent, not just the talent that belongs to a particular world-view or ethnicity or some other restricting definition. It helps provide insight into the needs and motivations of all of your client…
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Farther Together: The Importance Of Allies In Diversity And Inclusion
by Bernard Coleman As the old adage goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Have you ever heard of John Henry? He is an African-American folk hero from the 1870s. As the legend goes, “[Henry] worked as a ‘steel-driving man’ — a man tasked with hammering a steel…
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GETTING IT RIGHT: Understanding and Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Article provided by PeopleScout.com According to a recent demographic analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority. This shift towards a more diverse population will have major impacts on the workforce and how organizations address diversity in the workplace. In the coming…
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Diversity: Is Your Company Failing? Here’s 5 Tools To Help
Is your company as diverse as it could be? Workplace diversity has rightly become a top priority, with 57% of recruiters saying they have strategies designed to attract a more diverse pool of candidates. Why Diversity? It’s been shown that diverse organizations reap tremendous benefits. More diverse companies have more creativity, stronger innovation, and increased market share. Diverse teams are also smarter, as…
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Farther Together: The Importance Of Allies In Diversity And Inclusion
As the old adage goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Have you ever heard of John Henry? He is an African-American folk hero from the 1870s. As the legend goes, “[Henry] worked as a ‘steel-driving man’ — a man tasked with hammering a steel drill into…
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Why You Need To Prioritize Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To Win
Diversity, equality and inclusion have become buzzwords in the business community, as people have become more vocal about the need to broaden our employee pools. Those who are in underrepresented groups are showing their unrest on social media and beyond. Yet the face of the average tech company is still white and male, and the…