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Diversity or multucultural related training is a challenge due to the emotions often tied up in these issues. Many companies know have required diversity training initiatives. In this section you'll find help with issues encounted in the design and delivery of diversity training, and also more general content of interest to employees and decision-makers
The Rise and Fall of Diversity Training.
By Marilyn Easter - The effectiveness of diversity training in eliminating racial stereotypes in the workplace and modifying employees' negative attitudes toward diversity was examined in a study conducted at a private nonprofit college in the San Francisco Bay area. An analysis of the students' performance on the CCAI using descriptive statistics and repeated measure analysis of variance established that there were no significant differences between the pretest and posttest scores of the two groups. Thus, diversity training did not appear to have altered the attitudes or behaviors of students who took the MCD course. Several possible explanations for this finding were offered, including the fact that the students were already fairly sophisticated with respect to the subscales measured by the CCAI. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 75 )Diversity Training
By Bettina Brown - Work force demographics, which reveal increased diversity among the working population, are triggering a huge growth in diversity training programs. Although these programs typically are designed to improve working relationships, many of them are accompanied by a backlash from those who do not agree with the focus of the programs or the messages they deliver. Some people believe that diversity training should focus only on those categories protected by law%u2014race, gender, and disability. Others argue for a more inclusive definition encompassing age, educational level, family structure, job function, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and values. However, it is the messages these programs deliver that spark the greatest controversy. This publication considers myths that cause some people to fear or resist diversity training as well as myths overstating its outcomes and effectiveness. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 109 )Diversity Training. Myths and Realities No. 13.
By Bettina Brown - Certain myths cause some people to fear or resist diversity training; other myths overstate its outcomes and effectiveness. Many workers--white males in particular--fear that in the rush for a more diverse workplace, they will lose out. Their fears can be addressed by delivering training in a way that convinces employees that the organization's diversity programs do not seek to displace white males but to prepare workers and managers to work in a heterogeneous environment. Diversity is not synonymous with affirmative action. Successful processes to establish focus and content of training include needs assessment, organization's demonstrated commitment to diversity issues, and organizational communication about the goals and objectives of its specific diversity program. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 99 )How to Evaluate Diversity Training in the Workforce
By Amanda Dyer - Diversity training gives a business the ability to understand the diversity of its employees and customers. Diversity training consists of skills and awareness training. Evaluating diversity training has four stages which involves the reaction of the participants and the positive effects on the organization. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 97 )Diversity Training Research
By Rosemary Wentling - This research project will be completed this fall. We aim to identify policies and practices that create work environments favorable to a diverse workforce. Data has been collected via case studies of selected exemplary diversity training programs, focus groups with school-to-work directors, an in-depth literature review, and interviews with diversity experts. The project's descriptions of exemplary diversity training programs will help school-to-work program coordinators select sites for work-based learning. The research can also be used to prepare work-site supervisors to work with students who are ethnically, culturally, and in other ways different from their current workers. Because the students in work-based learning programs are likely to be younger and more ethnically diverse than people in today's workforce, business and educational organizations must strive to foster an environment in which all individuals can reach their full potential. The research will also provide guidelines to businesses seeking to create workplace environments that help diverse workers fulfill their potential. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 124 )Employee Diversity Training Doesn't Work - TIME
By LISA TAKEUCHI CULLEN - A groundbreaking new study by three sociologists shows that diversity training has little to no effect on the racial and gender mix of a company's top ranks. Frank Dobbin of Harvard, Alexandra Kalev of the University of California, Berkeley, and Erin Kelly of the University of Minnesota sifted through decades of federal employment statistics provided by companies. Their analysis found no real change in the number of women and minority managers after companies began diversity training. That's right--none. new (Added: 27-Nov-2011 Hits: 104 )| Library Home Page |
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