Career & Recruitment

Remote Work Unlocks the Talents of Disabled Individuals

Oct 18, 2021

Companies can help their bottom lines immensely by creating the infrastructure and policies that enable the Disabled to Shine by William R. Dodson Working remotely isn't just a perk for disabled staff, it's a way of working that can define, sustain, and even enrich lives. With about a quarter of all Americans disabled to some fashion , remote technology, the business processes, and the organizational policies that support it, can...

Welcome MoveOn!

Sep 22, 2021

MoveOn is Committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion! MoveOn is an inclusive, diverse, progressive organization. We practice equity -- racial justice, gender justice, etc -- internally with our staff, and externally with our members and in our campaigns. We seek to practice these fundamental progressive values not just because we honor the dignity and humanity of all people, but because it’s fundamental to building a strong...

3 Ways to Improve Hiring Practices Now to Make it More Inclusive

Aug 25, 2021

By Maria Drueco The workforce is increasingly becoming diverse. One doesn’t have to work outside your home country to experience the rich diversity of the work environment. No wonder that diversity hiring is a hot topic these days. Organizations are realizing that there are many benefits to hiring people who have a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Despite this, there are still groups of people who have...

From Layoff to Fresh Start: How to Get Your Career Back on Track

Jul 07, 2021

Image courtesy of Unsplash By Guest Contributor: Craig Brown of Yourcareerboost.com Many workers were displaced when COVID-19 erupted in this country, including those who normally worked from their homes. While it might feel like replacing your position in the current climate is impossible, there are plenty of opportunities worth exploring. EmployDiversity offers the following resources to walk you through what you...

Marginalized Staff Prefer Working from Home

Jun 25, 2021

By EmployDiversity Women and minorities who have traditionally felt sidelined at work have new ways to lift their productivity and job satisfaction The world changed significantly for women and minority knowledge workers during the Pandemic. Many felt more grounded, supportive of their families, and productive in their work than before. LinkedIn wrote, "'Black knowledge workers reported a 50% boost in their sense of belonging at...

Take a Break When Working from Home

May 12, 2021

By EmployDiversity Constant and consistent restorative activities can be the key to your productivity and enjoyment of life For some, working from home has been a blessing in disguise: fewer meetings, fewer disagreeable people with whom to engage; fewer distractions. After all, if many women and minority job holders already feel marginalized in the workplace, not being around the office is not such a bad thing. All the...

Gen Z Enters the World of Work

Apr 21, 2021

By EmployDiversity Being on-site may be more valuable than you think The Covid-19 Pandemic has warped the world of work. In some sectors, jobs are unrecognizable from what they were in 1999. Many labor analysts insist that changes to the job market were already there; the transition has taken two years instead of five- to seven. One of the biggest changes is the use of remote video technology for meetings. Before 2020,...

12 Women Disrupting History

Mar 19, 2021

By EmployDiversity These are special times. Women are making inroads into business, sports, politics, computer science, medicine, and more. At this rate, the 21st-century in the United States is shaping up to be radically different politically, economically, and militarily than previous centuries. Here are just some of the women shaping "her-story." Jennifer King Just before the pandemic hit, an historic...

Welcome Affirma!

Feb 24, 2021

Affirma is Committed to Diversity and Inclusion! Affirma is a full service technology consultancy headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. We provide a breadth and depth of expertise while maintaining the personal touch of a boutique firm. Our teams specialize in helping organizations of all sizes solve their most challenging business pain points by creating custom in-house solutions. We offer services ranging from business...

Appzen Virtual Job Fair

Feb 12, 2021

EmployDiversity is proud to announce a partnership with Appzen. AppZen will be hosting their first Virtual Job Fair on February 25 at 11:30 am PST with EmployDiversity . Spaces are limited so use the following link to apply by February 22! https://hubs.li/H0FvQJC0 .

How To Celebrate Black History Month Virtually

Feb 10, 2021

By EmployDiversity Just because they're virtual, events, exhibitions, interviews, and retellings can still be powerful and entertaining. It's easy to think during the Covid-19 Lockdown that Black History Month (BHM) celebrations are muted. Especially if you're single, you may consider that because you're feeling a bit isolated, any celebrations may also be few and far between. And besides, who can stand another close encounter with...

Communicate: How the Organization is Contending with Covid

Jan 22, 2021

By EmployDiversity HR doesn't have to be a cheerleader to support its Work From Home Staff; it just needs to be Responsive The year 2020 was one of the most difficult for societies to contend with in modern history. Illness, the loss of jobs, plunging economic activity, working from home, taking care of children, loneliness, isolation. This is the first time within living history that so many around the world have had to contend...

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