Human resources have the ability to change the tenor of race, biases, and prejudices against all groups of an organization. However, HR is laced with bigots who subtlely propagate their own biases instead of honoring the code. HR, learning and development, and recruiting managers should, above all else, be leaders. Rather than intent to catch people "messing up,
How Culture Builds A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
The most progressive organizations understand the importance of focusing on improving their employee experience by fostering employee engagement has on retention.
Owing to a shrinking labor market, workers have far more alternatives and are changing jobs to accept diversity in lifestyles. Those are the jobs where employees feel they have opportunities to grow and advance their careers.
How Managers Can Have Effective Conversations On Race At Work
Effective diversity, equity, and inclusion programs change behavior when managers and employees have two-way trust in discussing race. It is usual for managers to question whether they are doing "the right thing" when addressing race and racism issues in the workplace. Yet, to eradicate systemic racism, managers need to empower employees and provide them with productive conversations on race. Establishing these conversations in evidence and good intentions is better than not talking about race at all.