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Is your company taking advantage of the competitive edge that diversity and inclusion (D&I) provide? These days, 76% of candidates carefully consider how diverse a company is before taking up a job offer. 💼🌈 Believe it or not, there's a significant correlation between having diverse leadership and increased profitability. Here are some insights gleaned from our recent blog post: 👩💼 Diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time 🌍 Just 3.5% of leaders in the FTSE 100 were from ethnic minorities at the end of 2020, a drop from 8% in 2018 🖥️70% of companies believe that remote work will increase diversity in their hiring 👬👫 Millennials are 83% more engaged at work at inclusive companies Despite the importance of D&I, some companies still have no D&I strategies in place! Want to dive deeper into these fascinating statistics? Click below to read the complete post! Your thoughts, experiences or questions on this topic are welcome, let's start the conversation! 🗨️☺️ #diversityandinclusion #workplaceculture #recruitment https://hubs.la/Q01-lbm00

🌐 Building Tomorrow's Teams: Embracing Inclusive Hiring Practices 🌈 In the dynamic landscape of the professional world, fostering diversity isn't just a goal; it's a commitment to building stronger, more innovative teams. 🤝 Reflecting on my experiences, I've seen the transformative power of inclusive hiring practices. It's about recognizing and celebrating differences, providing equal opportunities, and creating environments where every voice is not only heard but valued. To my esteemed LinkedIn community: let's champion diversity in the workplace! Whether you're a hiring manager, a team member, or an advocate for change, small actions collectively make a significant impact. How do you contribute to inclusive hiring practices? Share your insights below, and let's inspire each other to create workplaces that reflect the rich tapestry of human potential! 🌍💼 #InclusiveHiring #DiversityandInclusion #EqualOpportunities #WorkplaceEquality #EmpowerTalent

Embracing Diversity: 5 Powerful Strategies for Building an Inclusive Workforce

Just stumbled upon a thought-provoking article by David Munguia Gomez and Emma Levine that sheds light on a critical aspect of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. 🌈💼 Despite the surge in organizations adopting policies for equal opportunity and striving for inclusivity, there seems to be a conspicuous "policy-people gap" in the realm of hiring practices. 🤔💔 👉 The study suggests a fascinating phenomenon: decision-makers tend to lean towards favoring disadvantaged candidates when devising policies, but this inclination falters when it comes to actual hiring decisions. 🤷♂️💼 🤝 This highlights a stark difference between the discourse around diversity practices and the execution of those policies in the real-world hiring scenario. 🌐🤝 It's a reminder that true progress requires more than just well-crafted policies; it demands a commitment to translating those intentions into tangible actions. 🚀💪 🌟 So, here's the million-dollar question for you and your organization: How diverse is your team, really? 🌍💬 🌐💼 Is your organization's HRM genuinely committed to bridging the gap between the organization's championed principles and actionable results? 💬 🌐💼 How can recruiting managers collectively translate talk into action for genuine workplace diversity? 🤔✨ Look around – does your workforce authentically mirror diversity, or is it merely a paper promise? Let's ensure workplaces embody true inclusivity! 💡🌈 #InclusiveRecruitment #DiversityInAction 🚀 #HRMCommitment #BridgeTheGap 💡

🌟 Embracing Diversity and Fostering Inclusion 🌟   As Verna Myres, a pioneer in diversity advocacy and consulting, famously said, "Diversity is being invited to the party, inclusion is being asked to dance." Myres dedicated her career to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered.   Diversity goes beyond mere representation; it's about acknowledging and celebrating the differences that make each individual unique. It's about inviting people from all backgrounds to the table, ensuring a variety of voices are heard and perspectives considered.   However, true progress is only achieved when we move beyond diversity to embrace inclusion. Inclusion is about creating an environment where everyone feels not just welcome, but valued and empowered to contribute fully. It's about actively inviting people to engage, collaborate, and innovate—to dance, if you will.   As HR professionals, leaders, and members of diverse teams, it's incumbent upon us to not only invite diversity but to cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels they have a meaningful role to play. Let's continue striving for environments where every individual can bring their authentic selves to work and thrive.   #DiversityandInclusion #HR #Leadership #OrganizationalCulture #Empowerment

76% of employees and job seekers said diversity was important when considering a job. (Forbes) If you’re looking for ways to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and you’re not sure where to start, read our latest blog by Dr. Denise L. Caleb, SHRM-CP, PHR. She often refers to DEI as the two C’s — complicated and complex. Her goal is to break down barriers and meet clients where they’re at to carve a path forward and positively impact their organization and employees. Inclusion Services, when integrated into daily practices, can:  --Increase talent retention  --Engage employees  --Higher productivity Are you ready to set and achieve your DEI goals?  Read Denise’s blog here: https://lnkd.in/gR2Vakzj

Successful HR leaders do these 3 things to build an Inclusive workplace. It takes skill but this is what I’ve noticed: - Curating ideas: they are intentional about the information they consume and share. - Apply what they learn: they implement useful ideas quickly to test them out. - Choose their sources carefully: they seek insights from trustworthy and credible sources. This means they stand out. - They think for themselves. - They don’t chase vanity metrics. - They don’t just listen to anyone. You can do the same. Use this to establish the fundamentals you need on your Inclusion Journey. Share this with anyone who needs to stay on track. 

⭐ FORBES: Why Companies Need A Chief Diversity Officer Companies are now acknowledging more significant action needs to be taken to remove these inequities. The bulk of organizations cite diversity and inclusion as crucial and vital to improvement, but few have tactics to increase DEI that extend beyond hiring. Many are hiring a Chief Diversity Officer to ensure DEI is at the forefront of a company's goals and missions 🔵The primary role of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) is to ensure that the organization's culture values DEI. The CDO is tasked with being accountable for compliance, advocacy, and education of the company. He/She uses interpersonal skills to promote collaboration among multiple business units. Not an easy task. 🔵 The CDO guarantees that strategic goals, company policies, and laws surrounding DEI are indeed being followed and carried out. If they are not being carried out, then he/she creates an action plan to change it. 🔵The CDO is the lightning bolt that strikes the issues and changes the culture to embrace DEI. Therefore, it is essential to support the work of the CDO because he/she is changing the workplace of the future for the better. #DEIB #TALENT #HUMANRESOURCES #CHANGE REFERENCE: https://lnkd.in/eYwsMsg8

Encouraging diverse job candidates to join your team is one of the most important things you can do as a leader 👏 If your team currently lacks BIPOC representation, it's essential to thoroughly evaluate how enhancing your diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy can foster a more inclusive workplace culture. Here are three reasons to consider reworking your DEI strategy 👇 ✅ Current BIPOC employees will feel supported and understood by teammembers with similar experiences ✅ Embracing diverse perspectives and backgrounds enriches your team's creativity, problem-solving capabilities, and overall effectiveness ✅ Leaders can see improvements in employee retention rates, productivity levels, and overall job satisfaction 🎥: @Adriannaraq on TikTok #BIPOC #DEI #Diversity #Inclusion #Equity #Hiring

"The more diverse the people you have, the more diverse the ideas. The more diverse the ideas, the more creative the solutions." - Margaret Heffernan This is so true. I remember from my years in #supplychain at Procter & Gamble, the project initiative teams were always diverse in terms of gender, ethnicity and experience. This diversity of thoughts and approaches enabled a high level of creativity and innovation! #Diversity and #inclusion are essential for business success. A diverse workforce brings a variety of perspectives and experiences to the table, which can lead to greater creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. In this article, I will discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and I will provide some tips for creating a more diverse and inclusive environment. I hope you will read the article and share it with your network. Together, we can create a more diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. #leadership #organisation https://lnkd.in/ea_tsVpR