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Diversity in Tech: Closing the Gap with Culture and Leadership (Plus New Data)

Lever

The benefits of a diverse workplace are well known, yet it’s no secret that the tech industry has had a long-standing, problematic relationship with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Leadership roles continue to be dominated by homogenous teams lacking diverse backgrounds, and.

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Culture Add vs. Culture Fit: A Detailed Comparison

Vervoe

Recently, many companies have switched from the culture fit hiring approach to culture add. However, for an organization focused on hiring people who fit into your culture easily, changing your focus can be a challenge. Not to mention, it can be difficult to see the worth of culture add if you’re not sure how it works.

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How to Balance Cultural Fit with Diversity

ClearCompany Recruiting

Hire for cultural fit, but make sure there’s room for diversity. Because with a strong company culture, employees are happier and more productive and diverse teams outperform less diverse teams by an average of 35%. It’s decided: teams are to hire similar people with many differences. Confused yet?

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4 Best Practices For Diversity Sourcing | ClearCompany

ClearCompany Recruiting

The following article discussing workforce diversity was originally published in October 2015. Higher revenue, better job performance, a more trusted employer brand, and an increased customer base are just a few of the benefits of a diverse workforce. Recruiters today need to take time to assess their diversity recruitment strategies.

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The Diversity Reckoning: Can HR Survive Without New Perspectives?

Speaker: Jeremy York

If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.

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How to Create a Startup Company Culture That Values Diversity and Inclusion

Viaduct

A growing body of research shows that diversity and inclusion can bolster a company’s bottom line through increased productivity, innovation, and the ability to attract higher performing candidates. For startups and emerging companies looking to scale quickly, a diverse, inclusive workplace can help take your business to the next level.

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Building a diverse team: how do you start?

Leoforce

Building a diverse team: how do you start? Diversity breeds diversity. This was a point of discussion recently during our webinar on increasing the diversity of our candidate pipelines – Recruiting strategies to attract a more diverse candidate pipeline. I see this as the age of honesty about the topic.

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Bridging the Gap: The Intersection of DEI Initiatives and Employee Benefits

Speaker: Jaye Johnson, CBP

Unlock the secrets to transforming your organization’s employee benefits into a strategic tool for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This involves not only defining DEI in the workplace but also understanding the pivotal role that employee benefits play in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

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Championing Different Abilities as Opportunities: Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Speaker: Janine Nicole Dennis, Chief Innovations Officer, Talent Think Innovations

As we continue to traverse the discussion of fostering a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce it is equally important to improve how we support the broad spectrum of disabled candidates. Neurodivergent individuals are some of the most invisible participants in today’s workforce.

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7 Ways to Manage a Talent Shortage

Make diversity & inclusion a cultural pillar and a business strategy. Optimize your recruiting efforts from the top down. Become a company known for learning & training. Become a company known for benefits. Become a company known for pay equity. Modernize the way you develop talent.

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Dice's 2018 Diversity and Inclusion Report

A vital step to becoming more inclusive is first understanding how inclusive your culture is right now. Dice’s Diversity and Inclusion Report highlights how tech pros currently gauge their industry’s progress – and how frequently they've experienced discrimination based on gender, sexuality, age and political affiliation.

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Recruiting with Conscience: How to Hire Diverse Talent

Speaker: Nikky Lyle - Global Talent & Executive Search Director | Dee Jas - People Director at TotallyMoney and Founder, colourfull

Recruitment, when done correctly, is the solution to increasing diversity. The truth is, however, that diversity cannot exist in the absence of inclusion, and organizations will continue to struggle with DEI until they examine WHY they are hiring diverse talent.

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Black or White: Moving Beyond the Traditional Diversity & Inclusion Box

Speaker: Elena Valentine, CEO of Skillscout, and Nancy Harris, CEO of Restart Consulting LLC

Michael Jackson’s popular song from the early 90’s only touched on one aspect of diversity. As time has progressed, we recognize that diversity extends far beyond just “black or white.” But often times, that is the focus of our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

In this webinar, Lauren Fernandez will dive deep into DEI, exposing obstacles and potential fixes for promoting genuine diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and organizational culture. September 14, 2023 at 11:00am PT, 2:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm BST

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What Your Workplace Culture Is Missing on an International Scale

Speaker: Deirdre Mendez, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Global Business at the McCombs School of Business, UT Austin

How can we bridge culture-based differences among our employees to ensure that our global teams enrich our organizations? Director of the Center for Global Business at the McCombs School of Business, as she describes strategies for developing and managing workplace cultures on an international scale. Join Deirdre Mendez, Ph.D.,