Diversity: More than a PC word in school, at work - www.kansascity.com
“Diversity requires most whites to give up something — controlling power,” Moore said. “But I’d like people to see it this way: They’re really not giving up something. They’re taking on something — different perspectives.”
(tags: racism privilege education)

‘Diversity’ Defined in Less than a Third […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
The Wall Street Journal reports that — surprise! — a ridiculous pay gap still exists between white men and everyone else.
I keep hearing that diversity in the workplace will only improve if it’s perceived as a business incentive. Change only happens in Corporate America if it’s a […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Manpower VP Melanie Holmes on being busy:
Here’s how I feel about busy vs. boredom:

We’ve all heard the adage that if you give something to a busy person it will get done. I believe it!
I get frustrated when people say they’re busy as if that is a bad […]

A Modern Conundrum: When Work’s Invisible, So Are Its Satisfactions - WSJ.com
“In the past, people could see the fruits of their labor immediately: a chair made or a ball bearing produced. But it can be hard to find gratification from work that is largely invisible, or from delivering goods that are often metaphorical.”
(tags: workplace jobsatisfaction […]

When Separate, But Equal Works - Hartford Business
“Companies that establish employee networking groups as a benefit to employees are also reaping some rewards — an in-house focus group to help tackle new markets.”
(tags: diversity workplace race networking)

Ha-Ha, You’re Fired! - Forbes.com
“it is becoming harder to avoid crossing the line into offensive territory, due in part […]

by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
There’s been an ongoing conversation on Glenn Sacks’ blog about whether women are taken seriously and the inherent inequality in the way women’s actions are perceived in our society. One of his regular readers, a long-time engineer named Dave K, submitted a superb analysis of how diversity […]

by Carmen Van Kerckhove
Do you read Race in the Workplace religiously, but want to take your understanding of race and racism to the next level?
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by Race in the Workplace special correspondent Erica Mauter
Everybody will be talking about Super Duper Tuesday.
In response to surveys indicating increased political discussion in the workplace, Anita Bruzzese sayeth:
These growing numbers have me wondering how much influence our workplace culture, co-workers and bosses influence our votes. If we’re spending 10 to 12 hours a day […]

Working with diversity - Professional Roofing Magazine
“you must recognize you react to some employees differently than you react to others. If you acknowledge this fact, you will be able to manage relationships more effectively and work to change your biases. “
(tags: workplace diversity bias prejudice)

Understanding America’s racial divide drives Pager’s work - Princeton University
“Her results […]

R Yr Biznes E-mails Hrting Yr Career?
“It can be tricky sending business e-mails in a work force that encompasses diversity of race/ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability and other cultural influences…four tips from national experts on sending business e-mails”
(tags: workplace communication email diversity)

Office Politics - Forbes.com
“Plenty of chief executives support candidates publicly and financially…It raises the […]