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Measuring Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The Child Welfare Workforce, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development

QIC-Tips

Some child welfare professionals have stated that there is a critical need for systemic changes to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion, but where do child welfare agencies begin? Although change is never easy, the starting place on the journey to have a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) workforce is relatively simple. It starts with you—a child welfare supervisor, manager, or administrator. Start by considering what you think you know. Is your knowledge based on perception or data? What experiences shape your perceptions? What tools do you have to measure your workforce? Administrative data sets and surveys that gather both qualitative …

2021 Depaul University Library And Art Museum Climate Survey Report, Wendall Sullivan, Subcommittee For The Survey And Report, Idea Committee, Depaul University Library, April Hummons, Dorian Rodriguez-Spicer, Christine Mcclure, Matthew Krause

Climate Surveys and Reports

In the fall of 2021, the DePaul University Library and Art Museum’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) Committee decided to conduct a survey of the library’s climate to establish a baseline for its work. The survey was sent to all full and part-time library staff and ran for six weeks. One of the goals of the IDEA committee is to bring awareness of implicit biases, micro-aggressions, exclusionary practices, and structural racism and discrimination within Library and Art Museum operations, environment, and culture; to review, audit and propose internal polices and processes for the Library and Art Museum to implement IDEA …

Rimi Lietuva, Uab: Journey Towards Employment Of People With Disability, Zivile Stankeviciute, Asta Savaneviciene Dr, Lina Girdauskiene, Rasa Laliene

Case Studies

Rimi Lietuva is one of the largest retailers in Lithuania. Rimi Lietuva's retail network is designed to meet the most diverse needs of customers and to serve them as well as possible. The company has more than 3000 employees representing various generations, different nationalities, various backgrounds and different skills and abilities. Rimi Lietuva has a huge focus on employee diversity and inclusion. Behind this orientation lies the commitment of the organization and its CEO to corporate social responsibility and wiliness to help people to find the job who are usually “left behind”.

Umaine Study Explores Diversity And Equity Practices In Higher Education Faculty Searches, University Of Maine Division Of Marketing And Communications

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Screenshot of University of Maine Division of Marketing and Communications UMaine News webpage regarding a recent journal article from two University of Maine researchers suggests that despite good intentions, implicit and overt bias, as well as institutional and structural barriers, may still hamper colleges’ and universities’ efforts to diversify their faculty ranks. The study’s authors were associate professor of higher education Leah Hakkola and doctoral student in higher education Sarah Dyer.

Ums Transforms: Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Event Update, Samantha Toner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

On April 23, 2021, over 400 members of the University of Maine System (UMS) community gathered virtually to discuss barriers and potential ways to remove those barriers in order to provide diversity, equity, and inclusion within UMS.

Diversity Management: Perspectives Of A Diverse And Inclusive Workplace. Findings From The Ict Sector, Andrea Graham, Angela Wright

Conference Materials

Globally, diversity in the workplace has become more prominent than ever before and continues to rise (Shukla et al., 2019). To strategically manage the diverse workforce, a significant number of organisations have embraced the practice of diversity management. Diversity management refers to the formal and informal structures, methods and programs implemented by an organisation to promote organisational equality for employees (Sukalova and Ceniga, 2020). Diversity management programs have been introduced with a range of ostensible aims, including: increasing the rates of participation of women and ethnic minorities, improving career prospects for such groups, incorporating wider perspectives into the decision-making processes …

The Underrepresentation Of Minority Women In Senior-Level Positions Employed By The Federal Government, Amy M. Freeman

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this study was to understand the underrepresentation of minority women in senior-level positions employed by the federal government. The study generated from the glass ceiling theory that has been previously studied and explored through different aspects related to barriers associated with discriminatory acts aimed at minorities and women. A thematic approach was utilized to display the data obtained from the participants, illustrating insufficient progress being made over the course of 40-plus years with regards to the advancement of minority women obtaining a senior-level role within the federal government. Participants defined their understanding of the glass ceiling and …

The Importance Of Strategic Communication For Building Employee Resource Groups In Aviation, Lynnette Darnell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In this qualitative case study, the research explores the importance of strategic communication for building employee resource groups in aviation, specifically at a regional airline. To expand and develop knowledge regarding employee resource groups, the researcher looks at a widely distributed workforce to understand how the lack of strategically planned communication can impact employee resource group development and employee engagement. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews and a focus group of the employee resource group members, which provided insight on their experience engaging with the employee resource groups, preferred communication methods and tools, and their perception of leadership involvement. …

Ums Transforms: Advancing Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion, Samantha Toner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Meeting agenda for the virtual UMS TRANSFORMS online discussion. Panelists included Kitty Armstrong, William Johnson, Darren Ranco, Krystal William, and Jenny Wriggins.

Ums Transforms: Overview, Samantha Toner

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

The University of Maine System's UMS TRANSFORMS initiative targets four areas of the academic institution on which to focus efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion primarily impacting students, student athletes, and faculty: UMS-wide student success and retention; The Maine College of Engineering, Computing and Information Science; The Maine Graduate and Professional Center; Division I Athletic Facilities at the University of Maine.

Hispanics And Latinos In The Military: From Service To Civilian Life, Rosalinda V. Maury, Corri Zoli, Daniel Fay, Nicholas Armstrong, Rachel Linsner, Kicia Sears, Mirza Tihic, Gilly Cantor, Mary Rachel Keville

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This infographic provides key highlights for Hispanic and Latino service members and veterans. The information and statistics in this document are from our various data collection efforts centered on military life, transition, employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education.

Black & African Americans In The Military: From Service To Civilian Life, Rosalinda V. Maury, Corrinne B. Zoli, Daniel Fay, Nicholas Armstrong, Nyasha Y. Boldon, Rachel Linsner, Kicia Sears, Gilly Cantor, Mary Rachel Keville

Institute for Veterans and Military Families

This infographic provides key highlights of Black and African American service members and veterans. The information and statistics in this document are from our various data collection efforts centered on military life, transition, employment, entrepreneurship, and higher education.

2019 Asia Insights: Building A Great Place To Work For All: The Untapped Power Of Gender Diversity In Asia, Richard Raymond Smith, Evelyn Kwek, Tyler Thorpe

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Through this study, we hope to increase understanding of the context, considerations and practices to leverage the amazing diversity of our region. We hope to learn more about what makes a strong workplace culture, particularly in Asia. We turn our attention to the topic of diversity and inclusion, with a focus on gender diversity in the Asian workplace. This is one of the largest studies in Asia to highlight gender differences and evaluate how psychological safety, inclusion and belonging result in strong teamwork which in turn contributes to building high performing great workplaces.

Managing Diverse Talent: Best Practices In Sourcing, Attracting, And Retaining Diverse Employees, Joseph Mastrocola

Publications & Research

This paper explores the importance of diversity in the workplace and how to create a more diverse workforce. It explores the competitive advantages associated with employing diverse talent and how that can translate to greater profits. It also looks at best practices in recruiting diverse employees, specifically where to find diverse talent and how to attract it. It also focuses on what efforts should be made to ensure the retention of diverse talent and how to foster an organizational culture that supports diversity and inclusion.

Global Diversity & Inclusion At Microsoft, Joe Lawless

MICCSR Case Studies

This case discusses diversity and inclusion initiatives at Microsoft, as well as criticisms of the state of industry efforts to increase diversity in the tech sector. Students are asked to develop ideas that leverage current efforts at Microsoft and come up with new ideas that should be considered.

Training And Developing Non-Irish Workers: The Perspectives Of Interested Stakeholders, Mary Prendergast

Articles

Purpose – This paper aims to explore the challenges facing Irish organisations in the training and development of non-Irish workers. It analyses the importance of fluency in the host country’s language and the approach taken by organisations in relation to language training. In-depth semi-structured interviews provide significant insights for the policies and practices of multiple stakeholders.

Design/methodology/approach – The empirical research comprised 33 in-depth interviews conducted with employers, employees, trade unions and regulatory bodies, and an objective content analysis provided insights into the challenges Irish organisations face in the training and development of non-Irish workers.

Findings – The results indicate …

Linking Innovation & Creativity With Diversity & Inclusion Using Lean Six Sigma, Robin A. Roberts

Office of Diversity & Inclusion

“The SHRM Workplace Diversity Conference & Exposition fosters awareness and appreciation of workplace diversity issues through thought leadership, strategy development, resources, publications and professional development for HR professionals and other business leaders. Making the business case for diversity, helping HR professionals to better articulate its strategic business value, and enabling them to build more diverse and inclusive cultures, are the cornerstones of the initiative.”—Society for Human Resource Management website

Planning Accessible Meetings And Conferences: A Suggested Checklist And Guide, University Of Maine Center For Community Inclusion And Disability Studies,, Speaking Up For Us Of Maine

Community Living

This checklist was updated in November 2020 to include information for online meetings and conferences.

This checklist is designed to help any person, group, or organization plan a meeting or conference that is inclusive and welcoming for everyone. It offers helpful suggestions in many areas of event planning, including choosing a location, using respectful language for registration questions about accommodations, and tips on refreshments and meals. Its purpose is to provide practical recommendations that promote meaningful participation for everyone.

There Is Nothing More Diverse Than "New", Frederick A. Miller, Roger Gans

Communication Faculty Publications

In the organizational competition for talent, successful retention of newly recruited workers is at least as important as the initial hire. Still, many organizations fail to establish a sense of inclusion for new people in much the same way they often fail to create a sense of inclusion for people of color, women, people with foreign accents, or anyone with obvious differences from the “traditional group.” In most organizations, even those that have embarked on “diversity initiatives,” newly hired people often do not feel welcomed. Consequently, turnover rates in the first two years of employment are seven times greater than …