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Diversity and Inclusion Jobs on the Rise Diversity and Inclusion is gaining headway more than ever, as diversity and inclusion jobs are on the rise. With the continuing struggle with diversity issues in the workplace, the growing number of diversity and inclusion jobs shows organizations are getting more serious about it, they are seeing how important diversity as a business strategy is, and that it is indeed time for a more inclusive work environment -- a positive sign in t...Continue reading

Education: Best Strategy for Managing Workplace Diversity Managing workplace diversity is tricky, and gives much headache to corporations and businesses with diverse workforce because it deals with the complexity of human nature. The more diverse an organization is, the more complex issues arise, stemming from a myriad of differences in background, perspective, ability, attitude, and character. Often, intolerance of others who are different is the root of many diversity is...Continue reading

7 Strategies to Harness Intergenerational Diversity in the Workplace Intergenerational diversity (or generational diversity), a relatively new diversity category and form, is gaining importance as organizations strive to diversify their workplaces as to this aspect. It addresses differences in expectations and work habits of different generations in the workplace. These differences among different generations working under one roof can turn the workplace into a tinderbox of n...Continue reading

Importance of Diversity Training in Employee Development Today’s workplace is so much different from that in the past, what with the entry of technology, changes in working styles, and workplace design. Workplaces are not without technology (e.g., computers, electronics, Internet, IT), flexible schedules and remote work (working from home) are becoming the norm, and open workspaces are getting common. On top of these is the ever-growing diversity of today’s workforce. While o...Continue reading

Challenges of People with Disabilities and Promoting their Inclusion in the Workplace Disability is one of the social categories protected by law against discrimination. The American with Disabilities Act protects people with disabilities. The Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment (Title I), in public services (Title II), in public accommodations (Title III) and in telecommunications (Title IV. ...Continue reading