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Disparity and Inequity during the Global Pandemic
/0 Comments/in Diversity in Healthcare /by katherinebanksImpact to Communities of Color As COVID-19 began to spread around the globe and the global pandemic begin to grip the United States, we may have heard the heard “this virus doesn’t discriminate. “ However, preliminary data shows alarming trends in which COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting communities of color. For instance, a recent New York […]
A Blueprint for Transforming Communication: Reacting vs. Responding
/1 Comment/in Communication /by katherinebanksCommunication: Transforming Reactions into Responses Imagine someone, a friend, a boss or a colleague, berating you about something you did that was unpleasing in their eyes. What do you do? Do you react in a way that might escalate into a full-blown contentious confrontation? Do you just sit there and take it to preserve the […]
Learning from the Global Team During Covid-19
/0 Comments/in Articles /by katherinebanks If you are leading a global team today, odds are you have teammates around the world experiencing a whole new reality. Recent world events have made us aware, perhaps now more than ever before, of our global connectedness and interdependence. For many multinational companies, it is the connection of people across borders and cultures […]
How Does Inclusion Improve Employee Engagement?
/2 Comments/in Business Inclusion /by katherinebanksEngagement In our Part 1 blog post, Measuring Inclusion to Improve Diversity, we noted that a Gallup study found that employees in an inclusive environment are more engaged, demonstrate higher advocacy for their organizations, and have a greater intent to stay. That same study found with respect to race, in particular, engaged employees are much […]
Measuring Inclusion To Improve Diversity
/0 Comments/in Business Inclusion /by katherinebanksHow Inclusive Is Your Organization? Is your organization inclusive? We hear a lot about companies needing to be diverse and inclusive not because it is the right thing to do but because the right thing to do is the best thing for business. There are several studies that have shown that diverse and inclusive companies […]
What 3 Things Will Keep Your Employees Engaged?
/0 Comments/in Communication /by The Kaleidoscope GroupAccording to Gallup, only about 3 out of 10 of your employees are engaged at work. Take a look around – seven of your co-workers are either disinterested or frustrated. Of course, engagement impacts company, team, and personal performance – but also affects brand perception, marketplace dynamics, and your ability to compete. Companies must recognize […]
HR As More Than Process Manager: 3 Ways Cultural Competence Will Transform You Into A Change Agent In Your Organization
/in D&I Training /by The Kaleidoscope GroupIf there is one frustration that we at The Kaleidoscope Group hear consistently from HR executives it is that they are in constant reaction mode. “We need a [fill in the job] asap.” “We’re running into trouble with supplier diversity.” “I need to report an incident.” HR regularly confronts issues of diversity and inclusion and […]
Clifton Strengths as a Diversity & Inclusion Tool
/4 Comments/in D&I Assessment /by The Kaleidoscope GroupYou’ve been asked to work on a project with a colleague with whom you’ve clashed in the past. But your manager says the two of you need to learn to work together. You know your personal style – you like to work alone, thinking through issues and challenges before you discuss them with. Your colleague, […]
Diversity and Inclusion Impact the Bottom-Line and Other Key Performance Metrics
/2 Comments/in Business Inclusion /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 […]
Doug Harris Celebrates 30 Years in Diversity and Inclusion
/0 Comments/in News and Events /by The Kaleidoscope GroupOn July 17, 2019, CEO Doug Harris and The Kaleidoscope Group celebrated Doug’s 30 years in DE&I. As this video and photos show, the warmth and excitement of the night and the occasion was very special. Here’s to many more years of freeing the human potential. Click here to explore photos of the special evening.