http://www.givingnoticethebook.com Reframing the Discussion About Workplace Unfairness Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:12:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The following are a few pertinent themes discussed at the recent J.B.C. Institute Chief Diversity Officers Forum that tie into the work of diversity practitioners and most of which are addressed in Giving Notice: - Diversity ties into companies’ bottom lines, ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/04/09/key-considerations-for-diversity-practitioners/ As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and passion for humanity forty years after his tragic assassination, it is important to recall and be grateful for his truly heroic efforts and invaluable contribution to the civil rights movement in this country, not only for blacks but for ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/04/07/40-years-later-a-reflection-on-dr-king%e2%80%99s-legacy/ Tara Parker of the New York Times recently wrote an article called “Meet the Office Bully,” which highlighted findings from Dr. Sandy Hershcovis’ and coauthor Julian Barling’s research on the negative effects of workplace aggression. As found in the authors’ research and clearly evident in the multitude of readers’ responses ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/03/14/an-economic-impetus-to-eradicating-bullying-in-the-workplace/ What are simple steps employers can take to eliminate workplace bias in an inclusive manner so that all employees can truly experience equal and fair opportunities and treatment? In Giving Notice, Freada Kapor Klein describe five steps that add up to a comprehensive approach. 1. Policies – There is no substitute for ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/03/04/practical-advice-from-a-recent-interview-with-freada-kapor-klein/ Carol Hymowitz recently wrote an article in the Wall Street Journal about the continued gap in progress for women and people of color with respect to pay and power in American companies, even 40 years post the outlawing of employment discrimination. Consider these pay discrepancies between different demographic groups and ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/03/04/a-business-case-for-change-the-evidence-is-in-the-data/ The New York Times recently released an article regarding the growing disparity in higher education levels between different income and racial groups in the U.S. today. According to the article, recent studies confirm that African Americans and Latinos are lagging behind whites and Asians in attending college and earning ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/02/22/higher-education-a-ticket-to-getting-ahead-in-life/ Four comparable resumes with similar experiences and education are sent to help-wanted ads in Boston and Chicago newspapers. The most notable difference among the resumes is the four names: Lakisha Washington, Jamal Jones, Emily Walsh, and Greg Baker. Which names on a resume will receive more callbacks? According to ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/02/22/equal-opportunity%e2%80%a6does-your-company-%e2%80%9cwalk-the-walk%e2%80%9d/ Did you know Corporate America spends $8-10 billion annually* on diversity training? Not exactly a meager monetary investment, yet if one considers the return on this substantial diversity investment, the results are less than impressive. In fact, as Dr. Freada Kapor Klein asserts in her book, Giving Notice, “…quantitative and ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/02/18/let%e2%80%99s-get-diversity-training-right/ Cultural differences…indeed a sensitive subject, especially in today’s increasingly multi-cultural workplaces. The 2007 Corporate Leavers Survey revealed countless stories of unfair treatment, stereotyping, and incorrect assumptions among employees, often stemming from a general lack of understanding and sensitivity to cultural differences. Though such cultural disconnects in the workplace may ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/02/18/why-should-i-have-to-check-the-%e2%80%9creal-me%e2%80%9d-at-the-door/   DiversityInc recently highlighted the Bernard Hodes Group Study, which surveyed 751 participants to determine what talented people of color seek most in their jobs and which factors cause them to leave. The study found that when seeking jobs, people of color value career opportunities, training, brand reputation, and compensation ... http://www.givingnoticethebook.com/2008/01/28/a-closer-look-at-what-people-of-color-are-seeking-on-the-job/