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Bridging The Gap of Race, Age & Gender in the Workplace Reimagine an Inclusive Workplace

Objective  Define Diversity & Inclusion  Different forms of Diversity  Race  Age  Gender  The impact of Diversity & Inclusion  How to Bridge The Gaps

What is Diversity & Inclusion?

Diversity is being invited to the party; Inclusion is be being ing as asked ed to to da danc nce.

Different Forms of Diversity

Race Demographics

Gender Women make up nearly half of today’s labor force. 47% 53% Women Men

Age Diversity The Labor Force is Aging PERCENT DISTRIBUTION OF THE LABOR FORCE BY AGE GROUP Source: bls.gov

Benefits of Bridging the Gap  Higher job satisfaction, especially among staff of color.  Lower turnover.  Higher productivity.  Higher employee morale.  Improved problem solving throughout the organization.  Increased creativity and innovation.

Job Satisfaction When you feel valued for your work and contributions, you’re going to be more satisfied with your job.

Lower Turnover Inclusive organizations find ways to visibly show how much they value all contributors, and that’s what will keep people there.

Higher Productivity Inclusive organizations help increase productivity in individuals because they are motivated and know their work is appreciated

Higher Morale Employees are more likely to be happy with their work

Problem Solving Having diverse backgrounds improves the likelihood of both – more diverse experiences means improved chance of someone having resolved a similar problem before

Creativity & Innovation Diversity of people brings diversity of thought which brings diversity in ideas

How to Bridge the Gaps for an Inclusive Workplace  Understand how diversity and inclusion definitions vary across generations  Recruit without bias  Offer inclusion awareness training  Open dialogue with employees about diversity  leadership commitment

Diversity Across Generations Generation X and Baby Boomers tend to define diversity along the traditional lines of gender, race, and ethnicity.

Recruit w/o Bias Look for ways to recruit in diverse markets and diverse applicants.

Diversity Awareness Training Diversity awareness comes in all forms of training: • Micro learning • Facilitated dialogues • Online training

Leadership

CALL TO ACTION

Communicate -the support of D&I Acknowledge -we can do better Respect -our differences Empathize -with others