Simma’s Holiday Diversity Q&A Q: Aren’t you being too politically correct when you tell us to not have a Christmas party? That’s a time when we get to socialize and feel good. A: We have never said don’t have a Christmas party at your house. We are speaking about the work environment where you have many people who do not…
Does your organization have a “zero tolerance policy” for harassment and discrimination? Whenever anyone mentions the words harassment or discrimination, do you or one of your employees immediately let people know you have a “zero tolerance policy” and “won’t stand for that kind of behavior”? I hear this all the time in organizations where I consult. So what’s the problem…
Does your organization have a “zero tolerance policy” for harassment and discrimination? Whenever anyone mentions the words harassment or discrimination, do you or one of your employees immediately let people know you have a “zero tolerance policy” and “won’t stand for that kind of behavior”? I hear this all the time in organizations where I consult. So what’s the problem…
Recruiting a Diverse Workforce: Two Common Mistakes To be a successful business in today’s culture you need to create an environment of inclusion where people feel valued and integrated into a company’s mission, vision and business strategy at all levels. When employees’ skills and knowledge are recognized, appreciated and utilized they are more engaged in contributing to an organizations’ success….
Diversity: Now You’ve Got it, How do you Effectively Leverage it? There are still conflicts that interfere with the ability of people to work together, people seem to be congregating by demographic group, and there is a sense that people are walking on eggshells around each other. There are still people who say that their skills and talents are not…
Traits of a Diverse Organization What does it mean to be a diverse organization? Consider the following: Diverse organizations recognize that: – A diverse organization’s culture is based on inclusion and not just on representation. – Diversity is a mindset, a continuous process and a way of doing business—not a one day program or two hour training. – Diversity is…
Holiday Greetings and Stress Beating Tips from Simma Dear friends, Just last week I was interviewed on LA Talk Radio about how to manage holiday stress. In fact, I’ve probably received twice the number of requests for articles and interviews around managing stress and appreciating diversity during the holidays than I did last year. Is it the sign of the…
Appreciating Diversity During the Holidays: It’s about more than just a simple “Happy Holidays” greeting card. By Kate Berardo and Simma Lieberman Guess who’s not celebrating Christmas this year? Millions of people in the US. That’s right. Tens of millions of Americans don’t celebrate Christmas religiously, either as followers of non-Christian religions (Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Jews) or as individuals with…
Simma’s Holiday Diversity Q&A By Simma Lieberman Q: Aren’t you being too politically correct when you tell us to not have a Christmas party? That’s a time when we get to socialize and feel good. A: We have never said don’t have a Christmas party at your house. We are speaking about the work environment where you have many…
How to Go From Eggshell Walking to Multicultural Festivity MakingBy Simma LiebermanMany people feel they walk on eggshells around the holidays, always trying to watch out for and not say the wrong thing to the wrong person. This is one approach to the holidays. Simma wraps up this newsletter and this year with tips for another approach to Holiday Diversity….
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