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Sustainable Workplace Alignment

Race Alone is Not a Good Basis for Hiring

Nance Schick · Feb 19, 2024 ·

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There are many good bases for hiring a particular job candidate, but race alone is not one of them. Although well-intentioned, affirmative action in hiring can lead to failure for Black employees and …

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Frequently-Asked Questions for a White Diversity Trainer

Nance Schick · Feb 17, 2024 ·

I have been professionally engaged in furthering equal employment since 1992. Working in the Human Resources Department at United Parcel Service was an extraordinary opportunity for someone so young, …

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Use Your Third Ear to Uncover Implicit Biases

Nance Schick · Feb 16, 2024 ·

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Your brain is an extraordinary organ, but it has implicit (hidden) biases and plays tricks on you. Some experts assert that our brains haven't evolved as fast as the world around us. Our brains still …

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The DISC Assessment as a DEI Tool

Nance Schick · Feb 11, 2024 ·

Employers increasingly use DISC or other personality assessments to help them identify the root causes of workplace conflicts. In this post, we will explore whether the DISC Assessment can be an …

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Is Your DEI Strategy Performative?

Nance Schick · Feb 10, 2024 ·

Many DEI strategies are merely performative. They are dramatic marketing or public relations campaigns, not designed to truly: Increase diversity of race, gender identity, age, religion, physical …

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No, DEI Is Not Dead; It’s More Important Than Ever

Nance Schick · Feb 9, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post is contains general information about DEI programs and bans. It is not legal advice. If you are concerned about the legal implications of your program, please research and …

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Fostering Mutual Success: Aligning Employer and Employee Goals

Nance Schick · Feb 1, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employment as a mutually beneficial partnership between employer and employee. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require …

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How to Use an Employee Handbook: A Guide for Employees

Nance Schick · Jan 31, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee handbooks. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …

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Creating an Online Employee Policies Folder: A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners

Nance Schick · Jan 30, 2024 ·

DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee policies. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique situation, please …

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Sympathy is Not a Good Basis for Hiring

Nance Schick · Jan 28, 2024 ·

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DISCLAIMER: This post gives a general overview of employee recruitment and management. It is not legal advice, and I am not your attorney. If you require information or advice applied to your unique …

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