Today, more and more businesses are waking up to the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. There are obviously a vast number of advantages that come with welcoming diversity and fostering inclusion; fresh ideas and perspectives, faster problem-solving, and increased profits, to name just a few. But in an age when many sectors are facing burgeoning skills … [Read more...]
Getting the Most from a Diverse, Mixed-Age Team
Recently, a colleague asked me about my company’s diverse, mixed-age work environment — known for being upbeat, effective, and welcoming for all our employees. She was truly skeptical that people across so many backgrounds and generations could work together so effectively. Until she brought it up, this was an issue I’d never really thought much about. My company began with … [Read more...]
4 Keys to Enhance Female Leadership in Your Business
Sponsored by SelectHub: It should come as a surprise to no one that about 50% of the population is women. What is surprising is just how little that fact informs the most important decisions we make: decisions such as whom to hire and fast track into leadership roles within the corporate structure. But as anybody who has studied discrimination for more than a microsecond … [Read more...]
How Prioritizing Diversity Can Make You a Better Leader
With over 350 languages spoken in US homes and over 60% of all the nation’s children predicted to be part of a minority or ethnic group in 2020, it’s clear that the US is a diverse country. It is also becoming increasingly clear that prioritizing diversity and adopting a culture of inclusivity is crucial for business success. A study from McKinsey & Company stated that … [Read more...]
Australia’s Fight for Gender Equality
Australia is a beautiful country known for its unique wildlife, exotic outback, and the Crocodile Hunter, but what often goes unseen and undiscussed about Australia is the government’s focus on creating and expanding gender equality as part of both its domestic and foreign policies. By creating organizations such as the Office for Women and positions such as the Ambassador … [Read more...]
Women in Business Statistics that Might Surprise You
Did you know that women make just $0.78 for every dollar men make in the United States? That's just one of the many statistics about women that you can find in the infographic at the end of this article. Some of the data is well-known, but it's great to see it all in one place. This is a collection of women in business statistics that shouldn't be missed. Here are some … [Read more...]
Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2015
The annual ranking of the top 50 companies for diversity was released by DiversityInc this week, and for the second year in a row, Novartis Pharmaceuticals took the top spot. I always say, "A diverse team is a strong team," but it's important to remember that diversity doesn't only refer to gender, ethnicity, and so on. A diverse team will include members with different … [Read more...]
Being Equal is Not the Issue – It is About Value
The word ‘equality’ derives from the word ‘equal’, which is defined as being the same or identical. Therefore, two things that are not the same cannot possibly be equal. That said, two different things can be considered to have the same value; and this is far more important than trying to actually be equal when we’re not designed to be. Men and women are different in so many … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Creating Opportunities for Others in Your Small Business
Diverse teams are strong teams. When you build a small business team that includes people with different skills, different experiences, different educations, and different personalities, you’ll deliver better results. However, those results will only come if communication is open and team members are given the opportunity to excel. In other words, you need to invest time and … [Read more...]
Corporate Diversity Yields Positive Bottom-Line Results – Infographic
Research has found again and again that a diverse team is a strong team capable of driving better bottom-line results than a non-diverse team. A new infographic from Adecco (shown at the end of this article) provides a timeline of workplace diversity as well as some key statistics that prove how important diversity is to company success. As you'll see from the numbers, … [Read more...]