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Bridging The Gap of Race, Age & Gender in the Workplace
Reimagine an Inclusive Workplace
SLIDE 2 Objective
- Define Diversity & Inclusion
- Different forms of Diversity
- Race
- Age
- Gender
- The impact of Diversity & Inclusion
- How to Bridge The Gaps
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What is Diversity & Inclusion?
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Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is be being ing as asked ed to to da danc nce.
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Different Forms of Diversity
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Race Demographics
SLIDE 7 Gender
Women make up nearly half of today’s labor force.
47% 53%
Women Men
SLIDE 8 Age Diversity
The Labor Force is Aging
PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF THE LABOR FORCE BY AGE GROUP
Source: bls.gov
SLIDE 9 Benefits of Bridging the Gap
Higher job satisfaction, especially among staff of color. Lower turnover. Higher productivity. Higher employee morale. Improved problem solving throughout the organization. Increased creativity and innovation.
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Job Satisfaction
When you feel valued for your work and contributions, you’re going to be more satisfied with your job.
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Lower Turnover
Inclusive organizations find ways to visibly show how much they value all contributors, and that’s what will keep people there.
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Higher Productivity
Inclusive organizations help increase productivity in individuals because they are motivated and know their work is appreciated
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Higher Morale
Employees are more likely to be happy with their work
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Problem Solving
Having diverse backgrounds improves the likelihood of both–more diverse experiences means improved chance of someone having resolved a similar problem before
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Creativity & Innovation
Diversity of people brings diversity of thought which brings diversity in ideas
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How to Bridge the Gaps for an Inclusive Workplace
Understand how diversity and inclusion definitions vary across generations Recruit without bias Offer inclusion awareness training Open dialogue with employees about diversity leadership commitment
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Diversity Across Generations
Generation X and Baby Boomers tend to define diversity along the traditional lines of gender, race, and ethnicity.
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Recruit w/o Bias
Look for ways to recruit in diverse markets and diverse applicants.
SLIDE 19 Diversity Awareness Training
Diversity awareness comes in all forms of training:
- Micro learning
- Facilitated dialogues
- Online training
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Leadership
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CALL TO ACTION
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Communicate -the support of D&I Acknowledge -we can do better Respect -our differences Empathize -with others