Comments on: Workplace diversity is here, but it's not what we expected

By: Disfruta de tus staycations | El blog de Carme Pla

Disfruta de tus staycations | El blog de Carme Pla — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:59:16 +0000

[...] para encontrar culturas distintas a la tuya. Frans Johansson escribe sobre diversidad, y dice que la raza ya no es un indicador de diversidad—el contexto lo es. Y los contextos más variados se dan en la disparidad económica. Así que una [...]

By: ¿Es productivo viajar? (596) | Yoriento

¿Es productivo viajar? (596) | Yoriento — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:59:52 +0000

By: The Kismetic Strategist » Blog Archive » Proverb Tuesday: The Acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:58:34 +0000

[...] as it relates to adoption of technologies, location and ethnicity are becoming less important: as Penelope writes, we have more in common with people of similar finances than those with similar locations. With [...]

By: On Travelling « The Wayfarer

On Travelling « The Wayfarer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:29:36 +0000

[...] Johansson writes about diversity, and he says that race is not a indicator of diversity any more—background is. And the most diverse backgrounds come from economic disparity. So a rich [...]

By: 4 Reasons traveling is a waste of time (Penelope Trunk) at A Day in the Life

4 Reasons traveling is a waste of time (Penelope Trunk) at A Day in the Life — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:48:48 +0000

[...] Johansson writes about diversity, and he says that race is not a indicator of diversity any more—background is. And the most diverse backgrounds come from economic disparity. So a rich [...]

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:48:26 +0000

I agree whole heartedly with you, Penelope. I was a history major in college and marketed myself to top financial institutions as someone who could add much-needed diversity of experience. When I was hired in December 2001 (no small task in the post-9/11 economy), I showed up for my first day and was one of two analysts in my 20-person hiring class who was not a business/finance/economics major.

Six years later, I am one of two analysts who is still at the firm. I have been able to add a fresh perspective for my internal and external clients, but perhaps just as important, I have actively participated in diversity, recruiting, mentoring and training initiatives. Diversity helps companies in more ways than directly impacting the bottom line.

By: Karen M

Karen M — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:23:50 +0000

It may Snow in San Diego.. Rarely have I agreed with any of your posts, but this was well Done! As a firm believer in Equal Opportunity but one who is not fond of Affirmative Action (yes, I am a minority, as well as female) – and a firm believer that we should be recognized for our abilities, the Who we are, not what makes up our Gene Pool..

Unfortunately today Diversity in the workplace still has a long way to go, as many hold onto old school prejudices and beliefs, not realizing that these prejudices actually harm economic growth, creates a stagnance, and reduces effectiveness within a corporation.

Good Post

By: diversitygirl

diversitygirl — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:32:51 +0000

"…diversity at work is about diversity of experience, perspectives or work styles." This is exactly the kind of definition of workplace diversity that I'm looking for.

I've often been confused by the popular definitions many diversity managers have been throwing around when asked "What is workplace diversity?" It isn't racial variety nor multiculturalism.

Hiring personnel shouldn't be based on race, gender or sexual orientation alone but rather on the variety of skills and work experience that job candidates can contribute to the company.

By: DiversityJ

DiversityJ — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 18:57:17 +0000

Just a brief comment on Frans Johansson's assertion that people talk a lot about diversity but don't believe in it. Talking important to get the message of the benefits of workplace diversity out there, as is believing in its importance and in that it work.

But the most important thing is to do something. We really need to take a look at our workplaces and figure out what we need to do to increase workplace diversity.

Juan Rodríguez
Editor, DiversityJobs.com

By: I can’t pronounce my son’s last name » Brazen Careerist

I can’t pronounce my son’s last name » Brazen Careerist — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:29:37 +0000

[...] This shouldn't surprise me – of course people like to hire people who are like them. And minorities are not running the show in corporate America. In fact, I am guilty, also. Even though I know that diversity enhances workplace success, I also know that managing someone like myself is a lot easier than managing someone who's not like me; it's so much easier to lead people who are already thinking in the same way that I am. [...]