Simply hiring BIPOC talents is not a Diversity Strategy
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Simply hiring BIPOC talents is not a Diversity Strategy
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Diversity & Inclusion Strategy: BIPOC – Simply Hiring Diverse Talents Doesn’t Mean You’re Creating an Inclusive Culture
READ: Are Your Diversity Efforts Othering Underrepresented Groups?
Are Your Diversity Efforts Othering Underrepresented Groups?
In pursuit of living up to anti-racist pledges, many companies have prioritized hiring “diverse” talent to increase the representation of Black employees. But this “quick fix” for racial equity doesn’t actually create an environment that’s actually inclusive of people of color. Language is one part of the problem. The term “diverse” erases individuals’ racial, gender, and disability characteristics, and it can result in “othering” the very people you want to include. Fostering an inclusive culture requires not only getting the language right, but also seeking education about racial inequity, measuring more categories of race, and valuing inclusion in hiring, feedback, performance reviews, and promotions.
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Highlights from our Important Diversity & Cultural Calendar and Events
February 11:
Asian-American Women’s Equal Pay Day
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 12:
Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
Losar
February 14:
Have a Heart Day
Pink Triangle Day
St. Valentine’s Day
Birthday of Frederick Douglass
Learn more about the backgrounds of these dates in Diversity Social’s Diversity & Cultural Calendar and Events!
Diversity & Inclusion news: Free Training by Indeed – Feb 17th
Job Cast: Beat the Bias – Racial Discrimination in the Hiring Process
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Time: 12:30–1:30 pm PT | 2:30–3:30 pm CT | 3:30–4:30 pm ET
While employers are responsible for following applicable anti-discrimination laws and critiquing their hiring processes to remove bias, there are steps you can take as a job applicant as well.
In this virtual workshop, we will uncover the types of bias you may encounter, and discuss tips to help reduce potential racial bias during your job search.
Key Takeaways:
Understand bias and how it may impact the hiring process
Find ways to identify diverse and inclusive workplaces
Learn how to respond when you encounter bias during your job search
Are you looking to hire a diverse professional?
Diversity & Inclusion news: Create a competitive advantage for your company
Fostering belonging through workforce diversity and inclusion
What is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion? Why is it important in the workplace? What are the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace? How to take action to accomplish your D&I goals?
According to Quanltrics, the best is to Foster diversity intentionally in the workplace
Diversity & Inclusion news: Education
Business Schools With High Rates of Racial Minorities
Some racial and ethnic backgrounds are less common among U.S. MBA students than within the U.S. general population. African Americans, biracial individuals, Hispanics, Native Americans and Pacific Islanders are underrepresented at many U.S. business schools. However, this is not true at all B-schools. There are some MBA programs where a majority of the enrolled students qualify as underrepresented minorities.
Diversity & Inclusion news: LGBTQ2+
The OUTstanding Top 50 LGBT+ Ally Executives in 2020
The 2020 OUTstanding LGBT+ Role Model Lists, supported by Yahoo Finance, highlight role models for others to follow when it comes to being out and proud at work, driving positive change in the office, or supporting your LGBT+ colleagues.
3) Seiji Yasubuchi, Representative Director, President and Chief Executive Officer, AXA Life Japan
4) Seema Bansal, Partner and Director, BCG
6) Carol Ward, COO, Man GLG, Man Group
8) Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Director and Chief Executive Officer, BNP Paribas
9) Caroline Griffin Pain, General Counsel, Colt Technology Services
10) Amy Wilson, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Dow
Diversity & Inclusion news: Government
The UK Government Analysis Function D&I Strategy launched in February 2021
People are central to the success of the Government Analysis Function. Diversity is a strength and it’s vital that all analysts feel able to bring their authentic self to work, safe in the knowledge that diverse perspectives and experiences are both valued and respected.
Take a look at how the UK government is taking actions.
Here’s how you can Create Authentic Workplace Diversity.
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