DIVERSITY in the workplace

DIVERSITY in the workplace

 
Trailblazers Anderson, Redia | Billings-Harris, Lenora John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2010 Diversity

Today’s top organizations have embraced diversity and inclusion as practices that make good business sense. Fostering an internal culture of diversity that is interconnected with community outreach means organizations...

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None of Us Is as Good as All of Us Harris, Patricia Sowell John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2009 Diversity

McDonald’s prides itself on the diversity of its workforce. In January 2009, the employee base was 62 percent female, 35 percent Hispanic, 20 percent African American, five percent Asian, and two percent Native...

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Perfectly Able Hasse, Jim Lighthouse International , 2011 Diversity, Human Resources

In Perfectly Able, Jim Hasse explores the many benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Advanced problem-solving skills and creativity engendered by the need to overcome the obstacles of disability...

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The Diversity Code Johnson, Michelle T. AMACOM , 2011 Diversity

In The Diversity Code, Michelle T. Johnson, the self-titled “Diversity Diva,” uses her experience as a lawyer and journalist to help people break “the diversity code” by looking at things differently....

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The Loudest Duck Liswood, Laura John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2010 Diversity

The increased globalization of the business world has caused organizations to become more aware of the need to ensure diverse, level playing fields in their workplaces. While organizations frequently create diversity...

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Managing the Generation Mix Martin, Carolyn A. | Tulgan, Bruce HRD Press , 2006 Diversity

Generational diversity in the workplace can help companies capitalize on employees’ unique abilities and experiences, but it also creates challenges for managers charged with leading this generational mix. Conflict...

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World Class Diversity Management Thomas, Jr., R.Roosevelt Thomas and Associates, Inc. , 2010 Diversity

In World Class Diversity Management, R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. draws from his twenty-five year career in diversity work, interactions with senior-level executives, and personal observations and...

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Business Across Cultures Trompenaars, Fons | Woolliams, Peter Capstone Wiley Publishing Ltd. , 2004 Diversity, Global Business

In a global economy, contemplation of culture is neither new nor unusual. In fact, it is crucial for a successful business venture. Often, when company executives seek to break into the international market or form...

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Make Difficult People Disappear Wofford, Monica John Wiley & Sons, Inc. , 2012 Communication, Relationships

In Make Difficult People Disappear, Monica Wofford presents her recipe for better workplace relationships through new insights into personality preferences. This requires an understanding of how...

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