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Cendant embraces diversity as a corporate way of life

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 7, pp. 12-14

“We know our competitive strength is in the value we create through people, so building awareness of the value individuals bring to corporate success is imperative in everything we do. Right now, our goal is to see and feel positive growth in the way we embrace differences across our entire...

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Redefining the way we look at diversity: a review of recent diversity and inclusion findings in organizational research

Holmes, Oscar - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 29 (2010) 1, pp. 131-135

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to summarize the findings of studies presented at the 24th annual conference of the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) in relation to how diversity is studied, microaggressions, when diversity is perceived, and employment outcomes...

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Perspectives on diversity as the Gender and Diversity in Organizations Division celebrates its 25th anniversary

Fletcher, Pinar O. - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 29 (2010) 3, pp. 305-310

weight, gender, age and race‐based discrimination persist in organizations. At times, these strands of diversity interact … gender and diversity were selected and summarized in this report. Findings – Empirical evidence presented confirms that … research and alternative approaches on gender tokenism, work‐life interface and migrants. Originality/value – The papers …

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Work and career experiences of ethnic minority men and women

Fearfull, Anne; Kamenou, Nicolina - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 29 (2010) 4, pp. 325-331

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce the contexts in which this special issue developed, along with the wider context in which research such as that included is conducted. It is believed that without the persistence of researchers in this field, the situation would be even...

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Inequality in organizations: stereotyping, discrimination, and labor law exclusions

Berry, Daphne; Bell, Myrtle P. - In: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal 31 (2012) 3, pp. 236-248

, discrimination, and gender, race, and class inequalities. Findings – The article finds that multiple intersecting processes of … intersections of gender, race, and class (as well as other markers such as ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability) in … processes related to the intersectionality of gender, race, and class and work to eliminate resulting stereotyping and other …

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Misplaced marketing Training book for the new store clerk: “Go and be charming!”

Rotfeld, Herbert Jack - In: Journal of Consumer Marketing 19 (2002) 3, pp. 185-187

situations where differences in race can lead to unsatisfactory customer service and concludes that charm does not compensate for …

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Success through inclusion: equality and diversity at Barclays

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 10 (2002) 7, pp. 9-12

For UK bank Barclays, equality and diversity best practice is not only the right thing to do, it delivers innovation, insight and access to new resources. The bank’s four‐year objectives are to double the number of women in the most senior positions, from 11 percent to 22 percent, and to...

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Equal opportunities promote cultural harmony at West Bromwich Building Society

In: Human Resource Management International Digest 11 (2003) 5, pp. 16-18

Major UK building society West Bromwich is developing cultural harmony and gaining the benefits of a diverse workforce through its revised equal‐opportunities policy and action plan. West Bromwich, which employs around 800 people, is building cultural harmony rather than cultural conformity...

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Women entrepreneurs in a masculine society: inclusive strategy for sustainable outcomes

Kumar, Avanish - In: International Journal of Organizational Analysis 21 (2013) 3, pp. 373-384

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyse a women entrepreneurial model that promotes inclusive strategy and organizational structure for sustainable outcomes in a masculine society. Design/methodology/approach – The paper adopts qualitative research methods, such as case study and...

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Gender and entrepreneurship

Marlow, Susan; McAdam, Maura - In: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research 19 (2013) 1, pp. 114-124

, the aim of this paper is to critically evaluate the association between gender and business performance suggesting that …/methodology/approach – This is a conceptual research note which explores the notion of performance and under‐performance in the context of gender …. Originality/value – This discussion develops a critical analysis of the association between gender, performance and …

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