Stephane Dion recently visited Alberta and Saskatchewan trying to sell his carbon tax to the provinces. He said that the two provinces of Canada would pay more in carbon taxes as they release more greenhouse gas emissions than other parts of the country. However, Dion went on to say that they (the two provinces) will [...]
Exxon Mobile and Cultural Diversity ManagementThe following report will discuss diversity within Exxon Mobile and how they manage diversity from over 100 different international locations. The report will discuss an overview of Exxon, how they manage diversity in the workplace, how they manage diversity in teams, and Exxon’s recommended approach to managing diversity. Exxon Mobile was chosen as
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty has been honoured with Britain’s Global Diversity Award along with...
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In September of 2000, the University of Wisconsin at Madison and the University of Idaho were both embarrassed when they were forced to admit that they had doctored promotional photographs to make their campuses look diverse. In both cases, non-white faces were added to real student photographs of all-white groups.
NATIVE AMERICANSThey use languages include English, Navajo, and other tribal languages.They speak in a low tone of voiceSilence indicates respect for the speaker and eye contact is viewed as disrespectBody language is importantTouch another person’s hand during greetings is importantSome tribes may prohibit touching of a dead bodyMessage is used for the newborn infant to promote bondingMembers a
The McMurry Fellowship for Diversity Enrichment in Independent Schools exists to provide students of color the opportunity to discover and explore the wide range of professional job opportunities available in private independent K-12 schools.
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The McMurry Fellowship is designed to provide students of color the freedom and support to experience all that private independent [...]
Harvard Business Review on Managing Diversity哈佛商业评论之管理多样性Author:R. Roosevelt Thomas, David A. Thomas, Robin J. Ely, Debra MeyersonFormat:PDF 1.3MBPublisher: Harvard Business School Press Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: 2002-02-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1578517001 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781578517008 This collection of classic and cutting-edge articles, case studies, and f
The cast for Bravo's next shitshow, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, was announced yesterday. I've never been a fan of the Real Housewives series but at least this time Bravo figured out that people of color can be wealthy bitches too.This is change I can believe in.Learn more about the cast here...if that's what you're into.Photo: Reality TV World
In New York, you're more likely to hear a coworker two cubicles down say over the phone, "There's this new Lebanese place down the street that looks super cool. We're going to go check it out this weekend."I think I'll go to the Afghan Kebab place by my apartment this weekend. Just because I can.
Diversity isn’t always appreciated for the consequences of not having a diverse environment. Certainly businesses who implement diversity experience an advantage but those that don’t implement diversity might also experience difficulties in the market related to their homogeneous workforce. Diversity has serious advantages and consequences associated with it.
Organizations that are more di
Accommodating cultural differences within a global corporation is not an easy task. Chances are that you will need to take a break just by thinking about it. As the sweat drips down your brow you should consider the three main components of accommodation that include individual, corporate and governmental. Developing an environment of cultural inclusion is more then simply stating your organizatio
DHOTI
The dhoti is a rectangular piece of unstitched cloth about five yards long, wrapped about the waist and the legs and knotted at the waist.
KURTA
The Kurta or Kurti is a type of long shirt worn by both males and females in India, with its length falling either somewhere above or below the knees of the [...]
EUROPEAN AMERICAN (WHITE) ORIGINThey use national language and English.Eye contact is viewed as indicating trustworthiness and silence is used to show respect or disrespect depends on situation.For them time is important and members tend to be on timeHandshakes is used for formal greeting and may be aloof and tend to avoid close contactThe man is dominant figure.Religion includes Judeo Christian b
Theme s60v3 of the week: BLUE SQUARES KINGDOM by Gnokkia with walls by Ranabottola!
Ebbene sì, doppio titolo, o meglio: un titolo ufficiale ed un sottotitolo inventato da me.
Ho rotto talmente tanto le scatole a Gnokkia che alla fine m’ha accontentato… Ma ero davvero in fissa per riuscire ad inserire le corone che tra poco vedrete nel suo splendido tema… Vi [...]
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Within the MIRICO project (Human and Minority Rights in the Life Cycle of Ethnic Conflict, www.eurac.edu/ mirico) we are currently developing a manual on diversity management that...
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A recent poll of Lithuanians indicate a significant number of them would accept the presnce of Romas in their wokplace but would prefer not having much social interaction with them. Seven out of ten Lithuanians would not mind having Romas working beside them and they would also welcome those with different sexual orientations in the [...]
A Seminar: “College Diversity Without Preferences: A Perfect Storm In The Making?”The U.S. Supreme Court has limited the ability of colleges and universities to use race as a factor in admissions. But due to the bourgeoning demographic shifts in the U.S. college-going population, how [...]
Belgium, like many European nations is experiencing an influx of thousands of immigrants. The history of immigration is usually characterized by gaps between newly arrived people and existing power structures such as the police and judiciary systems. The European Union has launched a EUR 600,000 campaign which is aimed at increasing the number of immigrants [...]
India takes pride in its rich and diverse wildlife reserve. In fact, wildlife in India has bewildered and stupefied many a wildlife enthusiast and animal lovers, who deem India an indispensable inclusion as far as their study or exploration of wild life reserves across the world is concerned. Any discourse on India wildlife tends to remain inconclusive without the mention of the wildlife sanctuari
ASIAN AMERICANThey may use languages include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and EnglishThey act "silence" as a value thingEye contact may be considered inappropriate or disrespectful and criticism or disagreement is also not expressed verballyHead nodding doesn't mean agreement and the word "no" may be interpreted as disrespect for othersPreference is for a formal personal space except wit
For some parents across the country, weekends are measured in soccer game start times, baseball innings and tournament scores. Researchers estimate that over 14 million children play one type of organized sport and several of those youngsters play multiple sports depending on the season. Sports are important for teaching good sportsmanship, goal-setting, teamwork, and for [...]
Biodiversity and Agriculture The United Nations proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the Convention of Biological Diversity), was designated The International Day for Biolo
Nurses will care for clients who come from ethnic, cultural, or religious backgrounds that are different from their own. Acknowledgment and acceptance of cultural diversity with nonjudgmental attitude are essential for nurse to provide culturally sensitive care.Some questions of NCLEX-RN exam or CGFNS test are about cultural diversity, how nurse give a care to client with different ethnic, cultura
Migration in Museums: Narratives of Diversity in Europe
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Queer is a complicated and "radical" term that has been used disparagingly, an outside of the binary way of self-identifying, and an umbrella term to describe sexual/gender minorities.Queer Historically Seen as an Insult:The word Queer has typically and historically been used as an insult to gay men and lesbians, it is considered a synonym to "strange", "unusual", and "different" and has been on p
3rd July’1994 On this day I began to travel by rail (NorthEast Express) from Kamakhya (Guwahati) with a intention to tour in Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh (Kashmir). Today train was 4 hrs. late . My traveling started at about 1.45 pm in the noon. In the midst of heavy rain I was waiting for train, got totally wetted. At last, when train arrived all doors and windows
12.-16.05.2008 in Bonn
Was für ein Tag, absolut klasse! Spannend, informativ, gutes Essen, viel Musik, Tanz, Gespräche, Vorträge ... und müde Füße. Wir sind satt von den vielen Eindrücken und sehr zufrieden, weil es ein wunderbares Festival der Vielfalt ist-war. Es hat so viel Spaß gemacht, diese ganzen bunten und fantasievollen Aktionen und die Menschen aus aller Welt.
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Mark Morial has seen it all. As a youngster, he grew up going to mostly white schools in New Orleans as one of the few African-Americans in the schools. He always got a strong education, since he was taught by the Jesuits. As he grew older, and got into politics, and wound up serving as mayor of New Orleans from 1994 to 2002.Last night, be brought his experiences as leader of one of the nation's most black cities to St. Peter's Prep as the keynote speaker of the 11th-annual Arrupe Lecture Series at St. Peter's Prep. And though he didn't speak with the passion you might expect from a civil rights leader, he still brought a great message of hope — of hope that future generations of Americans will embrace the diversity that will envelop the nation by 2050."Race in America is such a tough to
Transgender is a term used for people who do not fit the gender role assigned at birth (male or female), as well as the role traditionally held by society.Sex Does NOT Equal Gender:People often get these two terms confused because they are similar yet in reality they are entirely different. Sex is the biological genitalia we are born with, either male, female, or intersex(combination of male/female genitalia). Gender is how we identify and is a social/biological construct, so one may have the parts of a male yet their mind, body, and spirit identifies as a female. The Gender Continuum:Like sexuality, gender identity lies on a continuum. Most people identify with the gender corresponding to their biological sex of male or female. However, some people fall along this continuum. For exa
Bisexuality is a sexual orientation that is often misunderstood, bisexuals are a segment of the population that face unnecessary discrimination from both the straight and gay communities because this community treads the line on sexuality.
Definition: Bisexuality is a sexual orientation whereby a person can have physical/emotional attraction towards both males and females.
There are varying degrees of bisexuality, again like all sexual identity, bisexuality lies on a continuum and some bisexuals will be predominantly attracted to one sex while others find their level of attraction is closer to an equal level for both.
What is Biphobia? Unfortunately this is very common among the gay and straight communities who often misunderstand and fear bisexuality. Biphobia is a fear and condemnati
How the American Bar Association mandates discrimination in our law schools. United States allows non-governmental agencies, many with widely varying agendas to provide sanction (accreditation) to universities. This is the critical validation of these programs and means the difference between funding and acceptance.
'Broadcasting Britishness? Identity, Diversity and the Role of the National Media' Saïd Business SchoolUniversity of Oxford10.00 am – 5.00 pmTuesday 17 June 2008This is a one day conference convened by Dr David Levy, Associate Fellow in Media & Communications, Saïd Business School and Cathy Baldwin, St Antony's College, Oxford. The keynote speaker will be Professor Linda Colley, University of Princeton. Speakers include Rt Hon Margaret Hodge, Minister for Culture.Britishness has become the key issue of the moment among politicians, journalists and ordinary people alike. So far there has been little focused debate on the role of the broadcast media and the press in promoting a sense of national identity - if they do and if they should.The goal of this conference is to bring together
The Diversity Immigrant Visa program, (commonly known as DV program here in Nepal and even as EDV now-a-days because it can be applied for over the internet, hence the extra "e") is a United States congressionally mandated lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card. It is also known as the Green Card Lottery. United States makes available 50,000 permanent resident visas annually to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States. So if you live in an eligible region, and you are looking to move to the United States for working, apply for the EDV 2010 program. It's absolutely free. The program opens during October to November every year. I have posted this post in the "Off-Topic" category, but it's not completely Off-Topic, is it? You ca
Shimla: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh had 7.23 percent of the nation’s bio-diversity which if exploited scientifically could generate additional income avenues to the people. He was addressing the Valedictory Function of four-day long Seminar on Post Graduate Nephrology-2008 organized by New Delhi Kidney Care Foundation in collaboration with Sir [...]
Wie oft haben Sie eigentlich das Gefühl, dass Sie kompetent und praxiserfahren betreut werden, wenn Sie heutzutage freiwillig oder unfreiwillig Kunde sind? Oder haben Sie nicht selten den Verdacht dass beim Lieferanten, in der Politik oder an anderen wesentlichen Positionen Leute sitzen, die noch nie selber gemacht haben wovon sie reden?Errungenschaften sozialer MarktwirtschaftDie westliche überlegene soziale Marktwirtschaft kennt viele hervorragende Konzepte im Arbeitsrecht und in der Personalpolitik. Bezahlt wird zB gerne nach Dienstalter und Flächentarif (statt nach Leistung), ein straffer Kündigungsschutz stellt sicher dass unfähige Kollegenschweine nicht von cleveren leistungswilligen Arbeitssuchenden verdrängt werden. Und in die Politik lassen wir nur jene Elite die eigentlich
A partir de 12 de Maio representantes de mais de 190 países em todo o mundo serão convidados na Alemanha, à negociação sobre extinção das espécies e da engenharia genética, o controlo das sementes, ao longo das áreas protegidas e diversidade agrícola. Estas são questões de sobrevivência. Teremos mais resultados do que uma mera e voluntária declaração de intenções? Vamos ver mais na media do que os laços e colares á frente dos microfones? Os delegados governamentais vão ver e ouvir o que a população aqui na Alemanha e em todo o mundo espera deles? O cerne das negociações será a pergunta: quem será responsabilizado no futuro pelos danos de libertação de OGM? A resposta dos representantes dos países industrializados, incluindo a Alemanha, foi: ninguém. Uma mão
I was talking with a friend last week about the private school that her 2 boys attended & she informed me that she had withdrawn them at the end of last school year and they now attended public school. When I asked what brought about the change, she told me “The teachers at their previous [...]
"I was like, 'You all are a bunch of jealous [f----]. You all are just jealous of everything I have.' Stephen Davis told me I needed to shut up and all that stuff I was saying sounded like some gay [s---], like I'm soft, not like I'm gay. That's all he said. It wasn't like, 'You're gay,' but it got changed to that really quick. So the connotation is Michael Westbrook is gay.' The connotation has faded, but not completely. 'My ex-girlfriend heard it about a year ago from this guy and she went nuts,' Westbrook said. 'Everybody that knows me knows that's the farthest thing from the truth. For about three years, I wanted to lock myself in the house and never come out.'" [Thanks to Towleroad.]Former NFL player, Michael Westbrook, says that the "Gay tag" still "haunts" him! He denies being Gay
This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Sexuality. Sexuality is a concern with or interest in sexual activity, health, and intimacy. Sheri Winston is the Official Guide to Sexuality.
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We have talked extensively on the blog about how society has constructed a gender binary system of male and female, we are each expected to fit the roles of our biological sex. For the majority of people this is a non-issue and they conform well or closely to their aligned role. Some people who are intersexual do not have a clear biological sex, they are to some degree male and female internally, externally or both, and this can pose a dilemna for how they self-identify with regards to gender identity. The other group of people are transgender, they are biologically male or female but their identity does not match their body parts and so they seek to bring harmony between their mind and body through either living as or having elective surgery/hormones to bring their mind/body closer to
Workshops in Political Theory
Fifth Annual Conference
Manchester Metropolitan University
10-12 September 2008
CONFRONTING CULTURAL DIVERSITY:
VALUES, OUTCOMES AND PROCEDURES
Conveners:
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Part of activism on behalf of the Queer community is understanding the different communities it consists of, and we can be better advocates for other minorities by being educated and going out and seeking to educate others. Asexuality is often misunderstood but it does in fact lie on the sexual continuum. Asexuals simply put do not experience sexual attraction. Like sexuality itself many people do not identify as strictly heterosexual or homosexual but line up on the continuum somewhere in between the Kinsey scale. (Homosexual)-------------------(Bisexual)-----------------(Heterosexual)Some asexual's have some desire for aspects of sexuality while others have no desire to engage in intercourse. (Asexual)----------(Some degree of sexuality)---------(Sexually driven)Is Asexuality sexual
Intersexuality is a very misunderstood minority with very little scientific research or cultural and educational awareness on this group of individuals who suffer enormously at the expense of society and the medical establishment.Intersexuality is when individuals are neither exclusively male or female. People who are born intersex may have differing degrees of being both male and female, internally, externally, or both. Typically society has regarded these individuals as “hermaphrodites” but this term is offensive and incorrect. A hermaphrodite would be someone who was fully man and woman, this is a biological impossibility, and as such we must refer to those with amibiguous genitalia as intersexual. Intersexuality is described by the medical establishment as a biological disorder,
Inner Beauty - One Mom’s Mission to Encourage Diverse Experiences for Any Kids, Anywhere
The view from JoAnne Pastel’s living room window really does remind you of a storybook world. Trees frame the winter shoreline of Long Lake, sparkling in the sunlight that illuminates the ice on the branches. Look for a moment, it isn’t [...]
When it comes to diversity initiatives within law firms, a recent study by Novations Group pinpoints several areas for improvement. Novations Vice President Fred Smith gave a succinct overview of the issue when he said,
“The best diversity training has moved far beyond the one-dimensional, feel-good event and today needs to be held to the same [...]
The uniqueness of Malaysian culture can be observed from the traditional practices and various aspects of daily life. Its society constantly captivates the hearts of tourists due to its diversity which ranges from the people’s clothes to spoken dialects. The uniqueness of its multi-racial culture can be seen through the celebrations of the different communities found in Malaysia. Even though these festivals are normally celebrated within a particular community, other races join in the festivities through the practice of open houses.Hari Raya Puasa is a celebration by the Malays to mark the beginning of the month of Ramadan. This festival is also known as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and its atmosphere of joy is shared with other communities in Malaysia.Chinese New Year is celebrated by the Chine
It has been said that diversity is the spice of life and I for one have to agree. Think how dull and boring it would be if everyone around you walked the same, talked the same, looked the same, smelled the same. I think that you get the picture. In today's society, diversity is more widely accepted than it was for our forefathers. In today's world, we are more free to be ourselves. With that said, some people do not accept diversity and are blinded by their own hatred. The best way to combat hatred is through love. I hope that you find one of these quotes that will give you insiration for the day and remember that the pictures are live and will take you to never never land. "It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse ra
Some gentle areas of earth are able to welcome in peace peoples of many nationalities and language groups, who in turn are finding ways to live together. They have adapted to living amidst strange people, and if each respects the rights of the other they can get along.
Even while feeling they may continue, at [...]
Looking for a comprehensive holiday destination? Your search ends here. Come and travel in India - the land of diversity. When you are in India tours, you will find a new taste and something extra on your every step on account of its diversity in all realms. Being a major tourist destination in south Asia, India attracts a large gathering of tourist folk from each corner of the world. Every year tourists come for tours and travels in India. Many travel agencies and tour operators offer attractive India travel packages at very affordable price. These tailor-made India tour packages are very beneficial for the tourists on account of their well-planned infrastructure & cost effectiveness and make your tours to India easy. There are several alluring places to visit in India which reflect
In many communities across America the complaint is the same; “I want to help my children learn about other races, religions and cultures, but my community isn’t very integrated & my circle of friends is not diverse, what do I do?” It’s true that although we are a country of diverse backgrounds, most people tend [...]
Yesterday, Anders Olausson factory manager at Volvo Trucks, received the Competence Award for Diversity Initiatives for his work on increasing the proportion of women in Volvo`s Tuve assembly plant in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The Tuve factory assembles the company`s heaviest and most complex trucks, and since its inception in 1982 has been strongly male-dominated. It has 2,500 [...]
"In reality you are just coming upon another manifestation of the same Being.Do you understand this yet?You see, no two moments are ever the same - that is the miracle of life. Oneness is not a miracle, it is the diversity of the One that is the miracle.What a wonder it is to know that as God never manifests Himself in the same way twice, so each moment is an act of total creation.(...) time is the eternal attribute of God."- The Last Barrier: Reshad Field"God says: son of Adam complains about time,but I AM Time (Eternal)."– Prophet Muhammad, recored in sacred tradition (hadith Qudsi)
Seeds are one of the most important natural resources. Seeds gave rise and sustain civilization. The conservation of crop seed diversity is an important topic because many historically important crop varieties are threatened with extinction. Many have gone extinct. If humanity loses this important diversity then we lose crops that may be disease, drought, flood or salt resistant. The existence of seed diversity is necessary for the future of agriculture and this diversity is the perpetual wheel for civilization's existence.I recently listened to a very interesting Diane Rhem Show on the importance of crop seed diversity and the role seed vaults or banks play in the preservation of crop seed diversity. The most recent seed vault, which became operational, is the Svalbard Global Seed V
Yvonne Roberts, The Guardian UK: "This month, Norway set a new global record. It now has, at 40 percent, the highest proportion of female non-executive directors in the world, an achievement engineered by the introduction of a ...
There are those who believe that to diversify your portfolio you only need to choose stocks in various sectors rather than focusing on one. This was a huge problem when the Dot Com boom went Dot Bust. Many people learned valuable lessons during this time frame and have taken it a little bit to heart. [...]
What can diversity leaders learn from diversity pioneers? This article describes the history of diversity education, the role consultants have played in making it a viable profession and the changing landscape of the diversity professional’s work.
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One of the most forgotten parts of the sales process is the ongoing service, contact and support of existing customers. It’s natural for many businesses in our profit-centric business culture to chase after the next big sale. It’s quite another thing for companies to look inward and focus on what they lredy have [...]
What can diversity leaders learn from diversity pioneers? This article describes the history of diversity education, the role consultants have played in making it a viable profession and the changing landscape of the diversity professional’s work.
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For those of you out there who enjoy reading comics or are into supporting local Gay/Lesbian Artists, check out this great upcoming event in San Francisco.
Six stellar, local cartoonists join forces on Saturday, February 23rd for a reading and signing at the LGBT Center's 3 Dollar Bill Café. Queer comics have never been richer and more vibrant, and the Bay Area creators especially typify this
Creating a process out of hiring the bestBy Lou AdlerHere are two basic principles of recruiting that you need to apply when targeting passive candidates, diversity candidates, or any type of candidates in high demand:• The more competition there is for a group of candidates (like nurses, pharmacists, sales reps who always exceed quota, design engineers who were elected to Tau Beta Pi, diversity candidates, etc.), the more recruiting effort is required to attract and hire them.• Top people want top jobs, regardless of their cultural, ethnic or religious background or gender.With these principles in mind, here are ten things you must do if you want to hire more top people and diversity candidates. All are essential. Nine out of ten is not good enough.Here's the 10-step recipe:1. Create
By Eliana M. HassenCorporate America finally got the memo - Diversity is a tool that can help build a stronger, more competitive and forward thinking company. So now, with guns blazing, diversity recruiting has become a major business initiative, often left in the lap of HR to figure out. I hate to tell you, but diversity recruiting is not the job of a recruiter; it's the job of every employee!Diversity recruiting is not a task. It is a process that, if mastered, becomes an art. With the growing demand of talent, finding diverse employees is more difficult than ever. The key to successful diversity recruiting is to build a program that is embedded in the corporate culture. This will quickly make it everyone's job.So where do you start? How do you build a program? How do you embed diversity
By Earl Ofari HutchinsonNew America MediaEditor's Note: Stanley O’Neal, forced out of the top job at Merrill Lynch, is the highest ranking casuality of the sub-prime loan fiasco -- even as diversity in corporate America is still an issue.With the forced retirement of Merrill Lynch CEO E. Stanley O’Neal, the ranks of African-American top gun Fortune 500 company CEOs was sliced from six to five. O’Neal’s fall had nothing to do with race, but rather questionable investments that caused the company’s stock to plunge, and supposedly being a loner type in a corporate culture that thrives on “good old boy” insider networking. But the demise of O’Neal, for whatever reason, still raises fresh questions about how committed many corporations are to making diversity a reality in their
By Katharine Esty, PhDIn the last few years, the focus of efforts in companies across the land has shifted from diversity to a focus on inclusion. This sea change has happened without fanfare and almost without notice. In most organizations, the word inclusion has been added to all the company's diversity materials with no explanation. This article is a short account of why this shift has happened and what it means.Probably the most widely-read article on cultural diversity in organizations was Roosevelt Thomas's "From Affirmative Action to Affirming Diversity," which appeared in the Harvard Business Review in 1990. Diversity, said Thomas, was no longer about complying with a legal mandate but about seeking to create a diverse workforce because it would be beneficial to the organization. B
Today, this workplace goal is more about inclusion than meeting quotasBy Liz Ryan"It seems like a lifetime ago that the company put all of us managers through diversity training," said a middle-manager friend. "We were told that diversity is one of our company's core values and the focus was on two things: understanding the laws that managers could inadvertently break and avoiding those pitfalls; and striving to be color-blind, gender-blind, and otherwise 'label'-blind in making employment and promotion decisions….Seemed like a piece of cake.""What's changed?" I asked."It's gotten so much more complicated," he answered. "The other day, we had a little birthday gathering for our bookkeeper. I don't keep track of my team's ages, but I guess Annette turned 50. So we had the usual cake, and
As practiced today, diversity is chiefly about improving the ratios of gender and race among applicants and hires. In a recent article, I discussed that while this may appear to be a worthwhile goal, the evidence from multiple studies demonstrates that this limited view of diversity is actually counterproductive. Instead of delivering any significant business benefits, employers experience mostly negative effects, such as higher turnover.Achieving a net positive from diversity requires a strong emphasis on assimilation. An organization must actively work at ensuring that all candidates come to accept and share its values, mission, and purpose. If diversity recruiting is to be effective, it needs to be done differently.The Hood OrnamentDiversity programs exist to advance the acceptance of m
The European Union has declared 2008 the year of intercultural dialogue, so what better time for companies to turn diversity into a business opportunity?Written by Dr Atul K ShahProfessional bodies are a magnet for minorities of all kinds they provide a way for them to break the class barrier and maximise their skills and potential. In the UK, the accountancy profession attracts the largest number of ethnic minority applicants compared to any other profession. Look at any list of prize winners, and minorities ethnic Indians, Chinese, Africans and others will often be there.Although actual statistics of membership are not available, anecdotal evidence suggests that at least 40% of the members are non-white. That is a staggering statistic. China, India, Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria, Ge
In many communities across America the complaint is the same; “I want to help my children learn about other races, religions and cultures, but my community isn’t very integrated & my circle of friends is not diverse, what do I do?” It’s true that although we are a country of diverse backgrounds, most people tend [...]
Just as you would plan to have a diversified stock portfolio it is also in your best interest to have a somewhat diverse portfolio of investments when it comes to real estate. You do not want to have all your stocks in one company or even one industry if you are hoping to spread out your risk and maximize your earning potential. With that in mind, why on earth would you want to do that with real estate investing?This is a huge question when it comes to real estate, which is one of the more versatile investment options a person can find in the world today. With so many options, each carrying their own sets of risks, why on earth would you put all your efforts into house flipping or wholesaling when you could have greater profits and lower risks by spreading your efforts around a bit. When i
In the brief history of film, advances in technology have from time to time challenged and changed industry models. These advances have wrought their most significant changes on independent sectors of the movie business. In the glory days of the studio system, a parallel or serious rival to that system coming from the independent industry would be unthinkable; the cost and challenge of production and post-production was prohibitive, difficulties of promotion insurmountable. The Internet and many new digital distribution technologies are now starting to remove barriers for the makers and distributors of independent films.The development of the 16mm camera and advances in sound technology made it possible, though still difficult, for individuals or small groups of filmmakers to make manifest their vision something rarely possible in the days of the Edison monopoly on technology, or the prohibitive cost of 35mm cameras and professional lighting setups. The challenges of film making were s
A few years back, Robert Putnam, one of the world's most influential political scientists revealed some bleak side-effects of ethnic diversity on society. Putnam found that living in diverse communities makes us worse neighbours and citizens: "Immigration and ethnic diversity tend to reduce social solidarity and social capital...Trust (even of one's own race) is lower, altruism and community cooperation rarer, friends fewer," he wrote. Putnam's controversial book, Bowling Alone, details his research on diversity and American society; his subsequent work found similar patterns in European and Asian societies too. You can read some more about his work on Wiki.Science is making other uncomfortable discoveries. As The New York Times warned in a front page story last month, the DNA era is raising "new worries about prejudice". In the article, Marcus Feldman, a Stanford biologist, explained: "There are clear differences between people of different continental ancestries. And i
People often talk about "diversity" in our schools, jobs and government and we've all heard the different classifications (such as race, age, gender and nationality). I believe in diversity, to an extent (meaning I believe that merit should come first), but liberals have spun that way out of control. They've now added "sexual orientation" to the list of categories pertaining to diversity.Now, they have been using this term for quite a while but I haven't heard anyone really challenge it much. How liberals come up with this? I don't know, but what I do know is that the question of sexual orientation is simple, you're either a male or female. There isn't an "in between". There is also a very simple and easy solution to gays and lesbians claiming that they are discriminated against in the workplace, school and so forth. That solution is to not flaunt their immoral behavior.The reason I'm writing this right now is not to incite any hatred or ill will against gays or lesbians, but to
"Had I but a penny in the world, thou shouldst have it for gingerbread"William Shakespeare (1564-1616) GINGER GINGER EVERYWHERE...& a pile of it here!Time again for the monthly 'Think Spice' at Sunita's World & it's GINGER this time. Known for its great digestive properties & medicinal value, ginger is widely used in cooking in this part of the world. I love the warm, earthy flavour it imparts to dishes it's added to. I use ginger quite extensively, and thanks to Sunita's spicy thoughts, have been given an opportunity to post a few recipes. With diversity being the spice of life...here goes!GINGER LEMONGRASS COOLER...I found the idea while browsing blogs many months ago trying to figure out what to do with the lemongrass I had grown. Can't remember which blog it was, but made this with ginger in mind. It tasted very refreshing, and the pinkish hue comes with the reaction of ginger & lemon juice. Lovely ginger flavour!Ingredients:Ginger - 2 inch piece / grate
I have found this interesting article on Diversity and Democracy. The article named Democracy's Root: Diversity was written by Thomas L. Friedman on New York Times:Last Tuesday, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia met Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican — the first audience ever by the head of the Catholic Church with a Saudi monarch. The Saudi king gave the pope two gifts: a golden sword studded with jewels, and a gold and silver statue depicting a palm tree and a man riding a camel. The BBC reported that the pope “admired the statue but merely touched the sword.” I think it is a great thing these two men met, and that King Abdullah came bearing gifts. But what would have really caught my attention — and the world’s — would have been if King Abdullah had presented the pope with something truly daring: a visa. You see, the king of Saudi Arabia, also known as the Keeper of the Two Holy Mosques of Mecca and Medina, can visit the pope in the Vatican. But the pope can’t visit the k
Sexual art is usually underground or very niched. Because of this, artists throw all inhibition away and correct the politically incorrect. There are no holly cows in the pinup business, just beautiful pinup girls (and boys) of all shapes, sizes and sexes.
Hard to find but worth the effort
It's true that if you do a Google search of the term “male pinups” you wouldn't get much of that retro
By: Jason Petrina While other automotive manufacturing companies may be concentrating on becoming the largest car company in the world, Honda has earned a reputation in diversity and succeeded admirably well at almost every endeavor the company has put its collective hand toward. Quickly moving toward it’s 70th anniversary, Honda has earned a reputation for quiet quality and reliability and not just in terms of automotives either. The company produces a wide range of products, including electrical generators, water craft, ATVs, lawn and garden equipment and marine engines. Chances are that even if you don’t drive a Honda vehicle, you just might own something with a Honda engine in it. The company produces a whopping 14 million internal combustion engines per year and holds the position of being the largest engine maker in the world. Quite recently, Honda made the move to add diesel engines to its already vast lineup of products. The company is well known for its VTEC cam engine, a
At the risk of inciting the anti-diversity police:The good news about the selection of Barbara Erwin was always that she would have become Kentucky's first female Education Commissioner. Granted, Alice McDonald preceded her as an elected Superintendent of Public Instruction in the early 1980s, before KERA. As it turned out, both women ended their associations with Kentucky education in disgrace, of one kind or another. But I'm relatively certain that being a woman had nothing to do with the related foibles, shortcomings or crimes. Perhaps the board felt differently.Of course, it doesn't really matter if the education commissioner is a man or women - except for this one fact.In a field that has historically been dominated by men - first by white male Protestant ministers, and later by white males of broader descriptions - it's good to think that the best person for a given job will always be selected. It is only a problem when particular identifiable classes of persons are systemati
Racial integration is low on the list of priorities when it comes to public schools, a St. Petersburg Times poll of Pinellas parents shows.
Both black and white parents said other factors – the quality of a school, a school’s proximity to their home and the ability of siblings to attend school together – are more important than racial diversity.
The Times polled 604 Pinellas parents this week as the School Board prepares to put the finishing touches on a new student assignment plan. The plan gives families the chance to attend their neighborhood schools, and will result in some schools being predominantly black for the first time in more than three decades.
The question about priorities was one of the few areas of agreement between the races. The black parents polled had a more dismal view of public schools than white parents, and they showed a stronger inclination to change schools.
Of those whose children attend regular schools, only 14 percent of black parents rated their
A World Federation for Mental Health report on how culture influences mental health including how individuals from a given culture communicate and manifest their symptoms, their style of coping, their family and community supports, and their willingness to seek treatment.
Portrait of a Masconite as a Yoga guru! Any corporate entity seeks to create incisive cultures for its employees to drive quality and sustainable business results. There are even certain principles wh
By Luke ViscontiIf you've clicked on this article, you have an interest in diversity -- and building on that interest may be a great way for you to stand out from the crowd, regardless of your race or ethnicity.Strong relationships are based on a concurrence of ideals, interests and ethics. Employers are looking for employees who will fit in with their interests and direction. You're most likely to get a job in a company that mirrors your style and how you think.When executives catch on to an effective new management trend, they become passionate about it. There's a good reason -- significant new disciplines can become competitive factors that make or break a company. Within the past five years, diversity has generated the same type of enthusiasm companies had when supply-chain management
By Miki SaxonA Creative Generalist post led me to some excellent answers from Frans Johansson on questions regarding the value and importance of managing diversity. Here is the Q&A, along with additional thoughts.Q. What does diversity bring to a business, and how can it make money?A. Diversity brings the possibility to leapfrog competitors. By leveraging different perspectives, a company can create “Medici Effect”, an explosion of groundbreaking ideas. A corporation must first understand the need for diversity and then how to use it. With those two pieces in place, however, it will outperform. This is ultimately reflected in shareholder value. Diversity can make money in several ways. The most fundamental is in how it drives innovation. When Volvo Cars decided to create an all-fem
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By Beverly SmithDiversity is a strange little word. When people start looking at it, and add the word "training," things start to get interesting. Now there is not only variety, but also training to go with that variety. How do you train a person in variety? People start getting a little worried. "Did I hear you correctly?" they ask. "You're saying both my company and our employees will benefit? Who says so? And, why pick on me? I do my job, and get along with my coworkers."Here's why: It wasn't always like this, and in some workplaces, it still isn't.When our grandparents were growing up, people chose to assimilate rather than tout their diversity. They feared if they didn't fit in, they wouldn't be accepted—and if they weren't accepted, they wouldn't be able to find a job. They had bla
By Therese DrosteThe interview's set. Now you want to know if the potential employer does more than talk about diversity. Follow these tips to find out if the company has a proven commitment to hiring a wide range of people.Making the GradeMany business and special interest publications compile regular lists of employers that back up their diversity efforts with proven results. Forbes magazine publishes an annual list of businesses noted for their diversity policies. Niche publications such as Working Mother and The Advocate do the same for their communities. "Such publicity gives you some clue into the company," says diversity expert Joyce Moy, director of the Center for Workforce Strategies in Long Island City, New York.What's the Buzz?"Listen to what your community is saying about an em
Call for PhD projects in the field of Migration, Diversity and Development
The Institute for European Studies (IES) invites applications for the position of a PhD researcher for a maximum duration...
In the words of one of my favorite movie characters Napoleon Dynamite " Heck Yea!" And nowhere was it more evident than in last weeks Annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week events in NYC. This morning while reading my daily dose of WWD I came across the article "Little Diversity in Fashion: African-Americans Bemoan Their Absence in Industry". Hallelujah! I was awed that: 1. There was an actual get together to talk about the issue of black girls missing form the catwalks and the under representation of African-American in the overall Industry. 2. Some of the things stated/quoted ( read here) 3. It even made it on the fashion media radar to be covered by WWDIn my little time in the fashion industry as someone who's highly educated, experienced, gregarious and Black, it hasn’t been easy for me.
In the words of one of my favorite movie characters Napoleon Dynamite " Heck Yea!" And nowhere was it more evident than in last weeks Annual Mercedes Benz Fashion Week events in NYC. This morning while reading my daily dose of WWD I came across the article "Little Diversity in Fashion: African-Americans Bemoan Their Absence in Industry". Hallelujah! I was awed that: 1. There was an actual get together to talk about the issue of black girls missing form the catwalks and the under representation of African-American in the overall Industry. 2. Some of the things stated/quoted ( read here) 3. It even made it on the fashion media radar to be covered by WWDIn my little time in the fashion industry as someone who's highly educated, experienced, gregarious and Black, it hasn’t been easy for me. I've had my share of grippes, which was another reason why I haven’t posted for so long. In many ways I feel betrayed by the industry I love so much. Where are the women that look like me? And I
By Dakotta AlexHave any of the employees within your company ever asked you why diversity is not a priority? Do you find yourself interviewing the same type of candidate on a regular basis? Do you think you are hiring innovative employees or just those who will only do what is asked of them? If so, you should consider changing your hiring practices to include interviewing and hiring those who come from differing educational, social, religious, cultural, and industrial backgrounds.Since the mid-1990’s, the business world has become much more global. Companies are opening offices and manufacturing plants in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America. Hiring employees who come from these areas that understand the culture can only benefit company profits. But many are still anxious about hiring
I think I'm fortunate to have a fair amount of diversity in my extended family. As I end my trip to Copenhagen, it occurs to me just how important it is to design kitchens suited to the needs of the users. In my own extended family, I have these diverse personal situations, all of whom work in their kitchens in different ways for different reasons. Daughter/son-in-law in an apartment in an urban setting, concerned with healthy living and healthy cooking, with demanding jobs, and then, early evening, exercise routines, speed and efficiency in the kitchen being being the goal, and leisurely cooking as recreation,Son, 21, and girlfriend, moving in together soon, who both cook up a storm nearly every night, with a health conscious and multi cultural focus due to their different cultural/ethnic backgrounds and green philosophies, (without a time concern, as I can attest to, having a recent meal with them at nearly 11 pm)A cousin and her (yes, her) wife (legally married in Denmar
By JoAnne Pastel, president and co-founder, Farmer’s Hat Productions
We are hearing more and more from customers/patrons/friends about the positive response to our Bur Bur and Friends book series! Thank you for your interest and support. Given the ever-increasing diversity within today’s families, it is rewarding to receive recognition for our efforts. [...]
