Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are important to creating a workplace that values and supports employees of all cultural backgrounds. But these initiatives can only succeed if they are supported by effective formal or informal mentoring programs. Formal mentoring is a structured program whereby an experienced employee guides and supports a less experienced employee [...]
There are many reasons why organizations only talk about offering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sessions for their employees but don't actually do so. Delivering all-day workshops or even one-hour seminars on a regular basis is imperative now more than ever before because diversity is now a fact in many workplaces, especially in [...]
In recent times, the fact that according to the World Bank, a billion people, or about 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability; physical or mental has triggered the channeling of more efforts in the global business world into promoting disability inclusion as a key part of their Diversity, [...]
There has been a global focus and efforts toward the elimination of racial injustice and discrimination in every subset of society. One of the manifestations of discrimination in the work environment is unconscious bias and microaggressions. Lots of business leaders and company management in global workplaces are becoming more particular about adopting Diversity, Equity, and [...]
It is undeniable that cultural diversity is here to stay in today’s business world. Business in recent times is more often than not set on some sort of global stage. With the aid of technology, the world is already a global village. Lots of companies are keen on recruiting the best hands for their [...]
Global corporations around the world are adopting the business strategy of creating and maintaining supply chains that incorporate businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups. This is in a bid to ensure that the organization maintains a diverse supplier base in its procurement of goods and services. The supplier diversity strategy has found its [...]
The beauty of the world lies in mixing, managing, acceptance and appreciation of generational differences -Ty Howard The modern-day workplace is beginning to spot employees from different generations; from the tenured employees who may be in the twilight of their career to the young employees who are only just starting off. While a multigenerational [...]
“Social justice is the surest guarantor of peace in the world”- Guy Ryder It is in line with the above quote that issues relating to Race, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) are now on the front burner in the modern day workplace. Prioritizing issues of social justice in the [...]
Following the public health crisis and the demands of the global economy, which has led to more organizations embracing virtual workplaces, there is also the challenge of how to integrate remote work with an organization’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in a harmonious and effective manner. This article will define DEI, describe a [...]
In a bid to address racial injustice, reduce discrimination and implicit bias within the workplace, in recent times, business organizations all over the world are embracing the idea of inclusivity as an organization culture to enable diversity to thrive. Inclusivity is that workplace culture that makes an organization welcoming to all potential job candidates, making [...]