DIVERSITY RESOURCES
Publication:
Hispanic Business
425 Pine Avenue
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Publication:
Diversity Executive
318 Harrison Street, Suite 301
Oakland, CA 94607
Company:
(Diversity Calendar)
Novations Group, Inc.
Brighton Landing West
10 Guest Street, Suite 300
Boston, Massachusetts 02135
Here are some articles and resources you may find useful. These are tools and summaries utilized in Cynthia Winder's various diversity presentations.
PRESENTATIONS:
Additional Diversity Information:
Are you a diversity change agent? Maybe you have avoider tendences? Take an honest look at how you impact a situation. It's okay if your score is not where you would like it to be. Having the awareness of where you want to be will help you get there. Take the following questionnaire to see where you are in the awareness spectrum. When you have completed the questionnaire, click on the Awareness Spectrum below. Diversity Change Agent Questionnaire: http://wastatecouncil.shrm.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/articlefiles/8-Diversity change agent.doc
Best Practices from the November 2008 Leadership Conference provided by Erik Peterson, SHRM's Manager of Diversity & Inclusion, during the January 27, 2009 Diversity Conference Call
Diversity Ideas generated by Diversity Directors that met at the November 2008 Leadership Conference, provided by Erik Peterson during the January 27, 2009 Diversity Conference Call
Diversity Events
http://www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/omh/calendar/index.shtml
Diversity Reference Information
Speaker's Bureau information
Websites
Possible topics for discussion
SHRM Diversity Information
http://www.shrm.org/diversity/
What is the Difference Between Affirmative Action and Diversity?
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:
The law to promote equal employment opportunity and to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices and policies to ensure fair treatment in the workforce.
Examples of affirmative action:
- Promote equal employment opportunity and to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices and policies.
- Select, promote, and reward qualified employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex religion, age, mental or physical disabilities, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.
- Eliminate barriers that impede open competition in the workplace, preventing individuals from realizing their full potential.
Desired Results:
- Change the demographics by implementing an Affirmative Action Plan as a management tool to eliminate problems and barriers regarding the employment of women and minorities.
- Accountability of supervisors and managers for ensuring equal opportunity for all employees in the hiring process, training opportunities and promotions.
DIVERSITY:
A commitment to understanding and accepting that each individual is unique, recognizing, respecting, and learning from individual similarities and differences.
Examples to show diversity:
- Understand and educate yourself regarding the differences of individuals, whether it be:
- Cultural: race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political beliefs, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military/veteran status, lifestyle or language.
- Functional: how an individual things, learns processes information, and relates to diverse groups.
- Do not stereotype individuals.
- Respect and learn from each other's differences.
Desired Results:
- For all employees to make a commitment to recognize and utilize the unique beliefs, values, skills, attributes, and characteristics of their co-workers.
- For all employees to respect each other's differences and work together to achieve the mission of the business.