Workplace diversity is a hot industry topic these days. But much of the discussion tends to focus on adding diversity through gender and ethnicity. While this type of workplace diversification is extremely important, age diversity is another equally important piece of the story.
Diversity in the workplace is more essential now than it’s ever been. If you’re wondering what that means and why it’s the case, we’re here to help shed some light on where things stand today, where we feel they’re headed in the future, and why there’s never been a better time to upgrade diversity and inclusion from buzzwords to business initiatives.
Diversity can be defined as a mixture of people with different group identities within the same social system (Fluery, 1999). Diversity includes factors such as race, gender, age, colour, physical disability, ethnicity, etc. (Kundu and Turan, 1999).
Effective management of workforce diversity involves not only recruiting diverse employees but also retaining them. To increase retention rates, it is necessary to provide adequate training and development opportunities to employees. Diversity training has become common practice in organizations, which has been identified as a best practice (Lockwood, cited in Martin B. Kormanik and Harminder Chyle Rajan, 2010).
Diversity in the workplace is more essential now than it’s ever been. If you’re wondering what that means and why it’s the case, we’re here to help shed some light on where things stand today, where we feel they’re headed in the future, and why there’s never been a better time to upgrade diversity and inclusion from buzzwords to business initiatives.
Diversity can be defined as a mixture of people with different group identities within the same social system (Fluery, 1999). Diversity includes factors such as race, gender, age, colour, physical disability, ethnicity, etc. (Kundu and Turan, 1999).
Effective management of workforce diversity involves not only recruiting diverse employees but also retaining them. To increase retention rates, it is necessary to provide adequate training and development opportunities to employees. Diversity training has become common practice in organizations, which has been identified as a best practice (Lockwood, cited in Martin B. Kormanik and Harminder Chyle Rajan, 2010).
Promoting organizational diversity in any organization requires each employee and the manager to develop a set of skills for their own professional development. As a result a dynamic group develops with a each member providing his or her own cultural identity to the team. Included in this team is not only an employee’s merit but the individual employee’s personality. Equipped with the knowledge of prejudice and discrimination a paradigm of diversity develops within the group. The result is a team of employees sharing and implementing ideas of cultural diversity among each other as well as with their clients.
ReadySetPresent (DiversityPowerPoint Presentation Content): 100+ PowerPoint presentation content slides. Recognizing the unique characteristics of each individual creates a more interesting, stimulating and valuable workplace for everyone. Diversity PowerPoint Presentation Content slides include topics such as: the various aspects of diversity, 5 slides on understanding diversity, 4 examples of innovative diversity programs, 4 types of workforce benefits, 6 key goals of diversified corporations, 20+ slides on diversity in business and how to efficiently manage your workforce, 8 leadership characteristics important to tackling diversity, 4 slides on enacting change, 4 examples on how to reword an issue, promoting safe communication outlets, the 4 areas impacted by diversity management, 8 slides on how to: recruit, retain, benchmark, train and communicate, 5 slides on the 3 stages of workforce demographic change, measuring productivity and investment potential, 6 slides on the 5 step process of organizational change, 6 slides on catering to your consumer market, 3 common methods of risk diversification, 12 slides on methods and programs organizations can use to diversify, and more!
Promoting organizational diversity in any organization requires each employee and the manager to develop a set of skills for their own professional development. As a result a dynamic group develops with a each member providing his or her own cultural identity to the team. Included in this team is not only an employee’s merit but the individual employee’s personality. Equipped with the knowledge of prejudice and discrimination a paradigm of diversity develops within the group. The result is a team of employees sharing and implementing ideas of cultural diversity among each other as well as with their clients.
ReadySetPresent (DiversityPowerPoint Presentation Content): 100+ PowerPoint presentation content slides. Recognizing the unique characteristics of each individual creates a more interesting, stimulating and valuable workplace for everyone. Diversity PowerPoint Presentation Content slides include topics such as: the various aspects of diversity, 5 slides on understanding diversity, 4 examples of innovative diversity programs, 4 types of workforce benefits, 6 key goals of diversified corporations, 20+ slides on diversity in business and how to efficiently manage your workforce, 8 leadership characteristics important to tackling diversity, 4 slides on enacting change, 4 examples on how to reword an issue, promoting safe communication outlets, the 4 areas impacted by diversity management, 8 slides on how to: recruit, retain, benchmark, train and communicate, 5 slides on the 3 stages of workforce demographic change, measuring productivity and investment potential, 6 slides on the 5 step process of organizational change, 6 slides on catering to your consumer market, 3 common methods of risk diversification, 12 slides on methods and programs organizations can use to diversify, and more!
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My new paper considers the ever changing generational mix in the workplace and how to maximize people development to impact organizational growth in this environment - whatever the generation!
For the first time ever we have 3 different generations in our workforce working together side-by-side: Baby Boomers, Generation X and Millennials (Gen Y).
This is a presentation I did for a group of 15 supervisors.
It is an interactive training session which requires an experienced facilitator. It is a great way to present generational differences using input from the group you are training. You can send the survey to participants in advance and add your company's demographics to the presentation to make it even more effective
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Despite what is widely believed to be the case amongst HR professionals, there aren’t enough significant differences between the generations to necessarily require differentiated HR policies. These findings are consistent with recent research. There are in many cases as many similarities as there are differences. Great Place to Work research found more differences between age groups than generations. We advise HR to focus on the benefits of the increasing diversity in today's workplaces. Diversity brings competitive advantage and each generation can provide different experiences, knowledge and viewpoints to organisations. It’s imperative for HR professionals and leaders to overcome existing stereotypes while promoting synergies, mutual respect and consideration.
The case study discusses the potential of drone delivery and the challenges that need to be addressed before it becomes widespread.
Key takeaways:
Drone delivery is in its early stages: Amazon's trial in the UK demonstrates the potential for faster deliveries, but it's still limited by regulations and technology.
Regulations are a major hurdle: Safety concerns around drone collisions with airplanes and people have led to restrictions on flight height and location.
Other challenges exist: Who will use drone delivery the most? Is it cost-effective compared to traditional delivery trucks?
Discussion questions:
Managerial challenges: Integrating drones requires planning for new infrastructure, training staff, and navigating regulations. There are also marketing and recruitment considerations specific to this technology.
External forces vary by country: Regulations, consumer acceptance, and infrastructure all differ between countries.
Demographics matter: Younger generations might be more receptive to drone delivery, while older populations might have concerns.
Stakeholders for Amazon: Customers, regulators, aviation authorities, and competitors are all stakeholders. Regulators likely hold the greatest influence as they determine the feasibility of drone delivery.
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Senior Project and Engineering Leader Jim Smith.pdfJim Smith
I am a Project and Engineering Leader with extensive experience as a Business Operations Leader, Technical Project Manager, Engineering Manager and Operations Experience for Domestic and International companies such as Electrolux, Carrier, and Deutz. I have developed new products using Stage Gate development/MS Project/JIRA, for the pro-duction of Medical Equipment, Large Commercial Refrigeration Systems, Appliances, HVAC, and Diesel engines.
My experience includes:
Managed customized engineered refrigeration system projects with high voltage power panels from quote to ship, coordinating actions between electrical engineering, mechanical design and application engineering, purchasing, production, test, quality assurance and field installation. Managed projects $25k to $1M per project; 4-8 per month. (Hussmann refrigeration)
Successfully developed the $15-20M yearly corporate capital strategy for manufacturing, with the Executive Team and key stakeholders. Created project scope and specifications, business case, ROI, managed project plans with key personnel for nine consumer product manufacturing and distribution sites; to support the company’s strategic sales plan.
Over 15 years of experience managing and developing cost improvement projects with key Stakeholders, site Manufacturing Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Maintenance, and facility support personnel to optimize pro-duction operations, safety, EHS, and new product development. (BioLab, Deutz, Caire)
Experience working as a Technical Manager developing new products with chemical engineers and packaging engineers to enhance and reduce the cost of retail products. I have led the activities of multiple engineering groups with diverse backgrounds.
Great experience managing the product development of products which utilize complex electrical controls, high voltage power panels, product testing, and commissioning.
Created project scope, business case, ROI for multiple capital projects to support electrotechnical assembly and CPG goods. Identified project cost, risk, success criteria, and performed equipment qualifications. (Carrier, Electrolux, Biolab, Price, Hussmann)
Created detailed projects plans using MS Project, Gant charts in excel, and updated new product development in Jira for stakeholders and project team members including critical path.
Great knowledge of ISO9001, NFPA, OSHA regulations.
User level knowledge of MRP/SAP, MS Project, Powerpoint, Visio, Mastercontrol, JIRA, Power BI and Tableau.
I appreciate your consideration, and look forward to discussing this role with you, and how I can lead your company’s growth and profitability. I can be contacted via LinkedIn via phone or E Mail.
Jim Smith
678-993-7195
jimsmith30024@gmail.com
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