The Biggest Mistake Companies Make With Diversity Training
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The Biggest Mistake Companies Make With Diversity Training
/1 Comment/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupMany companies are struggling with diversity training efforts today, addressing the right – and wrong – practices for effective D&I training properly becomes crucial. Any company putting energy behind D&I training headed in the right direction – but they’re barely scratching the surface. Developing a diverse workforce is great – but recognizing the real reasons behind diversity training […]
What Companies Are Getting Wrong About Inclusion
/0 Comments/in Business Inclusion /by The Kaleidoscope GroupCEOs, owners, general managers, and literally every other job title struggle with the same question – how do we motivate our employees? What makes them tick? Clearly, there are no one-size-fits-all solutions here. When your employees feel connected and engaged, their work performance improves, they miss fewer work days, employee turnover rates decrease, and they […]
Inclusion: Understanding Inclusion at the Workplace and Why It’s Important
/0 Comments/in Business Inclusion /by The Kaleidoscope GroupAs our world evolves, companies must evolve their culture and strategies to meet their objectives. Hence, today’s most successful companies are realizing the benefits of inclusion in the workplace. Empowering people from diverse backgrounds and trains of thought to join the team and share their insight and feedback positions companies to make stronger connections. Simply […]
Cancer Disparities Impacting Minority Patients
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupI recently came across an article in Axios: “As cancer mortality declines, the gap between rich and poor emerges” which highlights the disparities in cancer rates between different socioeconomic patient groups. Although there is some positive news, mainly related to lower overall cancer mortality rates over the past 25 years, there is still disheartening news […]
The Lack Of Gender Diversity In STEM Fields
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupSTEM and science-based career fields are vital for breakthroughs and advances in medicine, technology, agriculture, transportation, or just about any other facet of our lives. The sciences are the realm that produces all the new technologies and products that impact our daily lives, from vital, life-saving drugs and therapies, to the tablets and mobile devices […]
Conscious Inclusion and Mindset of Interdependence…Anyone?
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupIt might be “risqué” to suggest embracing the mindset of interdependence in a country famous for the highest score on the Individualism scale, (per Hofstede research); I also hope that my encouragement for the mindset of interdependence is not mistaken as a call for a commune-like set-up. Let me explain. Achievement – independent or interdependent? […]
The Power of “How”
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupThe Power of HOW Questions “Sure, inclusion sounds great, but the last thing I need is to double the work on my plate.” First, practicing conscious inclusion, leveraging the power of the diversity on our teams and in our organizations, isn’t about doubling our current work responsibilities; conscious inclusion is about modifying how we fulfill […]
Diversity and Inclusion Impact the Bottom-Line and Other Key Performance Metrics
/1 Comment/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupThe U.S. continues to undergo a dramatic demographic shift – in fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau population estimates for July 2015, minority babies are now the majority, with 50.2% of U.S. babies less than one being of racial or ethnic minorities [i]. In addition, it’s projected that minorities in the U.S. will become […]
Something to Ponder…Retaining Diversity: The Four E’s
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupFacebook’s latest diversity report indicates that it still isn’t hiring enough people of color, and while hiring is very important it is only the first step. The question I frequently hear is, “Now that I have hired this fantastic person, how do I keep her or him?” And if you are an employer or someone […]
Vive la France, Vive la Diversite!
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by The Kaleidoscope GroupO’ the beautiful game…with all its twists and turns, underdogs and upsets. The World Cup tends to be the platform for the biggest of dramas and this year did not disappoint. In particular, this World Cup will stand out from many because of the tech integration, strange statistics and dramatic victories. Alas, the Cup has […]