Building an inclusive culture comes before diversity hiring. Aligning initiatives with strategic business goals 1st ed. Many of these address workplace fairness issues, so make sure your organization is up to speed. Limeade inclusion builds and sustain an inclusive workplace with habitbuilding activities for all. Weve put together a reading list of five powerful books on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. She is a mustfollow on social media and a global thought leader on diversity and inclusion. Embrace diversity andthrive as an organizationin the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing thepower of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viabilityand sustainability of every organization. Its a little intense, but if youre ok with deep philosophy and logic, this might thrill you. Talent who feel fully welcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleagues and their organizations will fuel this growth. An inclusive workplace culture makes diversity work. Apr 17, 2020 malcolm forbes famously defined diversity as the art of thinking independently, together. Shrm online reached out to diversity and inclusion experts to ask what they would do if. How real inclusion creates better business and builds better. The top diversity and inclusion priority is recruitment of diverse employees.
Gender diversity and nonbinary inclusion in the workplace. Using foundational ideas in the field of diversity and inclusion as well as concepts in the social sciences, this book provides a set of cognitive tools for dealing with. Diversity, equity, and inclusion books were reading. Without thoughtful and deliberate discussion and action to cultivate an inclusive environment, all the energy and.
List of books and articles about workplace diversity online. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. There is a certain poignancy to that statement which seems simplistic in nature but holds far greater. But having grown a team that became known for its diverse workforce a rare distinction, especially in silicon valley, i can let everyone in on a secret. In this sense, inclusion is the prerequisite for the functioning of a diverse workforce and involves the full and successful integration of diverse people into a workplace. Readers also showed interest in a few favorites from past years.
Implementdiversity has 20 years of experience in working with diversity and inclusion at swedish workplaces. The national council of nonprofits stands with others in denouncing racism, bigotry, and intolerance. A handbook to navigate equality, diversity and inclusion jiten patel and gamiel yafai. While diversity is often viewed in relation only to race, ethnic and gender differences, in the case of the workplace, diversity can cover all aspects in which people are different, including age, gender, ethnicity, language, cultural background, religious belief, sexual orientation and family responsibilities, as well as educational level, work and life experience, personality and marital status. And tango makes three by justin richardson, mufaros beautiful daughters. Managing workplace diversity and inclusion bridges the gap between social science theory and research and the practical concerns of those working in diversity and inclusion by presenting an applied psychological perspective. Diversity and inclusion at the workplace deloitte insights.
The practice of inclusion a volume in siops professional practice series presents detailed solutions for the challenge of inclusionhow to fully connect with, engage, and empower people across all types of differences. Its not rocket science, either the key is starting. Implementdiversity diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Using foundational ideas in the field of diversity and inclusion as well as concepts in the social sciences, this book provides a set of cognitive tools for dealing with situations related to workplace diversity and applies both classic theories and new ideas to topics such as united states employment law, teamwork, gender, race and ethnicity. Employee inclusion platform diversity in the workplace.
Education plays a pivotal role in the pursuit for a more diverse and inclusive workplace, and books can be a very effective and instrumental way to learn more about groups that are seemingly. In order to strengthen the sense of teamwork in the workplace, it is vital that people have. Wdn digital news is your source for articles by expert contributors and acknowledged professionals in the field of workplace inclusion, as well as curated content relevant to the benefits diversity brings to strengthening a community. A diverse workplace is not necessarily an inclusive one. Lukaszewski, wright state university a volume in the series. Why diversity, equity, and inclusion matter for nonprofits. Stone, universities of new mexico, albany, and virginia tech. Diversity books, inclusion books diversity best practices. See how limeade helps companies build and sustain an inclusive workplace that champions diversity and inclusion with habitbuilding activities.
These books tackle important topics such as confronting personal and systemic bias, navigating difficult yet necessary conversations, creating safe spaces, and providing the tools for empowerment and fostering a sense of belonging. Embrace diversity and thrive as an organizationin the rapidly changing business landscape, harnessing the power of diversity and inclusion is essential for the very viability and sustainability of every organization. In inclusive organizations, the way people operate will shift, and the everyday language of the business will change. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading inclusion. To keep your 2020 resolutions, diversity and inclusion must be built into your organization at every level. What should inclusion really look like in the workplace. Embrace diversity at your office by using books to help with diversity training and build understanding in your work environment. The founder and lead consultant is leslie aguilar, author of the bestselling ouch. Why diversity and inclusion in the workplace is good for.
For managers and teammembers alike, it can be difficult to navigate in a truly diverse workplace made up of people of different cultures, races, creeds, body types, hobbies, genders, religions, styles, and sexual orientations. Diversity in the workplace is an extremely important issue, and one that deserves plenty of thoughtful discussion and. Its editors and chapter authorsall topic experts ranging from internal and external change agents to. Top 10 benefits of diversity in the workplace infographic. Its also critical that we build systems that embrace diversity in all its forms, from identity and background to diversity of thought, style, approach, and experience, tying it directly to the bottom line. Editor is professor of organizational psychology at alliant international university in san diego and a leadership and organization development consultant. A customer browses at the amazon books store in seattle, washington, u. The mostread diversity and inclusion articles on shrm online during 2019 explored racism, ageism and gender discrimination. See more ideas about diversity, reading lists and books. Why diversity is necessary for innovation at the workplace.
Diversity is nothing without an inclusive workplace culture. The shrm store carries many books about diversity awareness, cultural diversity and multiculturalism in the workplace. Workforce diversity network diversity in the workplace. Five common myths about diversity and inclusion in. Open your heart and prepare to be inspired as awardwinning entrepreneur, dynamic speaker, and respected. We do seminars and workshops as well as offer advice on how organizations successfully can implement gender equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Handbook of workplace diversity this book showcases the scope of. No matter the size of your company, making diversity a top priority is a critical step towards becoming a recruiting and branding powerhouse. Best books about diversity at work penguin random house. We, along with many other charitable nonprofits, are traveling a journey to identify how to build the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all our nonprofits operations, as well as model those values as we advance our. Introduction to cultivating diversity and inclusion in the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Inclusion is the only scalable way to build diversity within an organization.
As the large baby boomer population ages, the need to broaden the focus on diversity and inclusion to account for the elderly in the workplace will increase. Offers the readers a substantially different approach to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, not restricting the discussion to the traditional approach based solely on gender, race and ethnicity in the workplace adds a tool that can help the implementation of practical applications illustrates the contents by using real world examples. May 04, 2020 diversity and inclusion is a companys mission, strategies, and practices to support a diverse workplace and leverage the effects of diversity to achieve a competitive business advantage. The first, language competence the forgotten twin, explored the impact of language diversity in the workplace and society, defined linguistic competence also called language competence, and examined why it is important to have a strategic plan. Domestic violence is a workplace issue, not just a. List of books and articles about workplace diversity.
Topics include working with diverse teams, the advantages of diversity, and creating inclusive teams. Diversity and inclusion in the global workplace aligning. Gender diversity and nonbinary inclusion in the workplace and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Nov 09, 2016 jennifer brown is an awardwinning entrepreneur,dynamic speaker, and respected diversity and inclusion expertwho believes that organizational cultures whereevery individual can bring his or her full self to work will succeedexponentially in a rapidly diversifying world. Talent who feel fullywelcomed, valued, respected, and heard by their colleaguesand their organizations will fuel this growth. An innovative framework for diversity and inclusion in the workplace maura g. Therefore, the book is especially relevant for practitioners and human resource professionals because it provides guidance on hr practices that can help organizations attract and retain. Guide to diversity and inclusion in the workplace glassdoor. Aug 23, 2016 books on diversity and unconscious bias. And the earlier the better the longer you wait to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture, the harder it.
Keep a highlighter handy and readily accessible on your diversity journey with jennifer. Nobodys ever said that diversity and inclusion work is easy. Diversity of thought is so essential in the workplace. In levers onboarding session, we deliberately exclude any kind of teaching, like defining privilege, dropping a bunch of stats, or talking about the latest diversity and inclusion issues in tech, so that we dont overwhelm. Diversity and ganas for inspired inclusion by cari. Jan 17, 2018 inclusion is the only scalable way to build diversity within an organization. As founder, president, and ceo of jennifer brown consulting,llc, jennifer has spent over a decade growing the companyinto a. Apart from theories and research on diversity and inclusion, the book also considers implications for designing hr policies and processes in organizations. May 01, 2019 introduce diversity and inclusion early on in the employees cycle.
Inclusion is about the containerthe place that allows employees to feel they belong, to feel both accepted and different. Diversity is also a strong selling point for candidates evaluating companies and job offers. Language competence the forgotten twin, explored the impact of language diversity in the workplace and society, defined linguistic. This edited collection offers a nontraditional approach to diversity management, going beyond gender, race, and ethnicity. Diversity is about the ingredients, the mix of people and perspectives. By recognizing peoples similarities and differences, we can become better employees and stronger leaders. Stone, universities of new mexico, albany, and virginia tech james h. Meyer, a professor at insead, guides readers through navigating cultural differences in the workplace. Malcolm forbes famously defined diversity as the art of thinking independently, together. Making diversity a workplace strength doesnt necessarily come naturally for many companies and businesses, but now there are many books published on the subject to help all organizations recognize the importance of diversity in the workplace. Diversity is an always issue that needs to be cultivated, supported and reinforced.
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