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Why Diversity Hiring Is Important

ExactHire - Leadership

Diversity is complicated, and that’s why most companies fail to meet their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goals. Businesses tend to see diversity as a numbers issue. But emphasizing statistics ignores the uncomfortable factors that lead to poor diversity. These factors make conversations around diversity difficult.

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Challenging Thought-Terminating Clichés: Strategies for Organizational Change

Mike Cardus

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. The Power of Diversity in Organizations. Phrases like ‘The customer is always right’ are often used to dismiss internal feedback. RationalWiki.

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The Case for Improving Work for People with Disabilities Goes Way Beyond Compliance

Harvard Business Review

Our research shows that the same inclusive leadership behaviors that leverage diversity to drive innovation and market growth can enable managers to support individuals with disabilities. ” For too long, companies have viewed employees with disabilities through the lens of compliance and accommodation.

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More of Us Are Working in Big Bureaucratic Organizations than Ever Before

Harvard Business Review

in 2001 to 16% in 2015. In the University of California’s sprawling network, the number of managers and administrators doubled between 2000 and 2015, while student enrollment increased by just 38%. Who else is going to meet all those new compliance requirements around diversity, risk mitigation and sustainability?

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Innovation Should Be a Top Priority for Boards. So Why Isn’t It?

Harvard Business Review

In contrast, 70% of respondents think their boards have effective processes for staying current on the company; 69% for compliance; 66% for financial planning; and 55% for risk management — although we should note that managing risks is a crucial consideration when pursuing innovation. How Boards Can Foster Innovation.

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Mike Purcell Joins StrategyDriven Power & Utilities Advisory Services Practice

Strategy Driven

Senior Fleet Licensing Manager – led a diverse and geographically distributed team of licensing professionals responsible for all licensing activities associated with TVA’s fleet of six nuclear reactors. Copyright 2007-2015 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Mike can be contacted at MikePurcell@StrategyDriven.com. All rights reserved.

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