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Recruitment Inclusion and Importance of Leadership Training

2 Comments / Business, Leadership / Reginal G. Lyerly

Recruitment inclusion is the practice of designing and implementing hiring processes that are fair, equitable, accessible, and welcoming to candidates from all backgrounds. It ensures that an organization attracts and evaluates talent based on skills, potential, and merit—not biases, assumptions, or homogeneous networks. Below are examples of the key components of inclusive recruitment: Bias-aware job […]

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How does AI help create more diverse workplaces?

1 Comment / Business, corporate / Reginal G. Lyerly

Everywhere we look there is Artificial Intelligence. How does this look in a diverse workplace? This can be used to recruit a more diverse group of talent for an organization. According to the most recent data, 40% of companies around the globe report using Artificial Intelligence in their daily operations. Over 80% are either using

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Diverse Teams and Diverse Customer Bases

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Why would a business not want a diverse sales team and still want a diverse customer base? There are reasons why businesses may not want this to occur. A business might not want a diverse sales team while still aiming for a diverse customer base for several reasons, though this approach can come with risks.

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Diverse Sales Teams and The Bottom Line

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Every organization has a vested interest in improving their bottom line. Diverse Sales Teams are key in making this come into existence. We will look at several aspects that illustrate the increased revenue and diverse sales team correlations. Brand Loyalty: Consumers value organizations that make diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority. Companies with diverse teams

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The Inclusive Leader Always Belongs

1 Comment / Business, Leadership / Reginal G. Lyerly

Today, we spotlight the inclusive leader. Companies can have inclusive teams within their organization, but the example starts with the leader. In most situations, it is the leader who sets the tone and the pulse of the climate within an organization. What is an inclusive leader? An inclusive leader is someone who enables individuals to

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Teams of Teams

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We all know teamwork is critical in every environment. This concept has never been new to any of us. We have all been a part of this concept-knowingly or unknowingly. The term “team of teams” has been recently popularized by retired US Army General Stanley McChrystal through his book titled Teams of Teams: New Rules

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Improving Sales Team Diversity

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All businesses want to improve sales and partnerships in their chosen area. One of the ways to achieve this is through diverse sales teams. We all know that workplace diversity is important for so many reasons. An inclusive environment can keep and attract its best talent. This can reduce the negative social effects of unconscious

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Bystander Intervention: To Intervene or Not Intervene

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In today’s workplace, the optimal functional environment is critical to a company’s success. Generally, most people in a workplace want to do what is right for themselves, their company, and their co-workers. Our response to certain behaviors tells a narrative that words can’t express. Our workplaces are more and more diverse. This will not suddenly

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Unconscious Bias: Wiping Off Our Lenses For A Clearer View

Leave a Comment / Business, corporate, News / Reginal G. Lyerly

Today, we take a look at something that is present but is not always seen. For many people, this can be felt. Let’s set the stage by defining bias. Bias is generally defined as a prejudice in favor of or against a group, person, or thing. It is important to note that bias can be

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Generational Diversity

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In many workplaces throughout the world, we will see different generations in the same place. Let’s examine generational diversity. Generational Diversity in the workplace adds much needed perspectives and strengths to an organization. Every organization can benefit from what every generation offers. Each generation has ways of solving its issues, addresses its own problems, and

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