Tag: Diversity
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A Conversation About Resilience
A Conversation About Resilience celebrates Black History Month by exploring the lives behind iconic quotes, from Ms Maya’s voice to Michelle Obama’s grace to Wole Soyinka’s defiance and Akala’s intellectual resistance. It’s a tribute to strength, identity and legacy.
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An Equitable Workplace Culture: Great for Business and Society
The All In Conference 2025 highlights the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in the workplace, emphasising its benefits for both individuals and businesses. The event shared insights on legal updates and strategies for fostering belonging through authentic engagement, leadership, and proactive planning, reinforcing that promoting EDI is a collective responsibility.
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Building an Inclusive Future in Construction
Diversity in the engineering and construction industry is crucial for innovation and growth. It enhances creativity, cultural understanding, and teamwork, leading to effective solutions. Positive changes in representation and allyship are evident. To attract diverse talent, companies should foster inclusive cultures and implement training programs while promoting equal opportunities for all.
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Redefining Ethical Standards Through EDI
Ethics highlights moral principles guiding behavior, often clashing with legal frameworks. Situations exist where legal actions are unethical or socially accepted but unjust. In workplaces, codes of ethics, particularly regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), are essential in fostering fairness, demanding continuous evaluation of norms and encouraging proactive ethical behavior among employees.
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New Year, New Fashion!
In Cameroon, the upbeat phrase “Happy happy!” signifies a fresh start. New Year traditions worldwide vary, from cleaning to setting resolutions. Despite high failure rates, success is possible with realistic goals, detailed plans, and support systems. Anticipated 2024 developments include mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain and Worker Protection Act amendments for workers’ rights.
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Confronting Sexual Harassment and Assault
Sexual violence against women is a global issue with the World Health Organization recognizing it as a major public health problem. A study reveling the prevalence of sexual harassment in the medical field showed nearly two-thirds of female surgeons faced sexual harassment, and a third reported sexual assault in the last five years. Concurrently, a…
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Debunking the confidence gap myth
In his book titled “The Confidence Gap,” Dr. Arthur Harris explores the profound impact of the space between taking action and developing confidence. This phenomenon is believed to impede personal development and hinder career progress. Numerous studies consistently demonstrate a discrepancy in self-esteem levels between genders, with men generally expressing greater confidence. Research has shown…
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