There’s good news and bad news in the fight for gender equality in Corporate America. The good news: according to a new Korn Ferry study, the percentage of female executives (identified as vice president and above) has risen considerably in the last five years, from 31 percent in 2016 to 39…...
Combatting Ageism in the Workplace
Since diversity and inclusion took center stage in corporate America, you might think the modern era work environment is becoming an equal place for all. However, have we forgotten about the worker over 50? Unfortunately, ageism in the workplace occurs every day across America, and it is often not recognized and…...
Workplace Diversity Through Recruitment
Diverse companies have 19 percent higher revenue, and according to Harvard Business Review, are 70 percent more likely to capture a new market. With diversity hiring a top priority for employers, the first step to building a diverse workforce is straightforward: Hire more diversified candidates. Sounds simple — but sometimes what sounds…...
7 Ways to Improve Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
Learn what companies are doing to improve diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Diversity and inclusion has never been more important in the workplace than it is right now, and businesses are reviewing their internal processes to see what they can do better. Although many companies have released corporate statements…...
How HR leaders can help women succeed in male-dominated industries
Survival of the fittest favours the dominant group and as the dominant group in many industries, men often experience far more opportunities than women to develop their careers. Every employee needs to know he or she is there on merit, but the survival of the fittest is not a meritocracy.…...
How to Use Executive Search Recruitment Practices to Foster Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workforce
By now, anyone who's paying attention to workplace diversity, equity and inclusion knows that gender and racial representation are essential to organizational growth. Studies have shown time and time again that companies with diverse leadership teams are more profitable and innovative. Employees are also more engaged, and customer retention is higher. Based on a study by legendary management consulting firm McKinsey &…...
How Inclusion Improves Diversity And Company Performance
Although the words “diversity” and “inclusion” have become nearly inseparable in our collective jargon, when it comes to measuring impact or creating initiatives, the vast majority of our attention falls upon diversity. The main reason for this, as I have argued in an earlier blog, is that diversity is very…...
5 Strategies for Effective Diversity Recruitment
America has a hiring problem. National unemployment has ascended to levels not seen since the Great Depression and anti-Black racism has once again forced itself to the forefront of national conversation. Businesses are struggling to perform corporate social responsibility in the age of social media, and tough questions are being asked of…...
How Remote Work Policies Encourage Diversity
Thanks to technology, more employees can work remotely from the comfort of their homes. And businesses are willing to make the change. About 69 percent of U.S. businesses now offer a flexible workplace policy, according to the 2019 IWG Workplace Survey. However, working from home can also be tied to…...
