LibGuides: Cultural Fluency: Cultural Fluency in the Workplace

Breaking the Wall Of Gender Inequality

Statistics and Reports

Labor Force Characteristics by Race and Ethnicity, 2021. (2015, November).
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
"This report describes the labor force characteristics and earnings patterns among the largest race and ethnicity groups living in the United States—Whites, Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics—and provides detailed data through a set of supporting tables.
Thompson, D. (2013, November 6). The 33 Whitest Jobs in America.
The Atlantic.
"Whites account for about 81 percent of the workforce. But there are 33 occupations counted by the BLS (particularly those on farms, around heavy machines, in doctor's offices, and in C-suites) where whites officially account for nine in ten of all workers, or more."
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Vourvoulias, B. (2014, September 22). The 'whitest profession': Despite outreach, few Latinos go into veterinary medicine. Retrieved July 23, 2015 from Fox News Latino http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/money/2014/09/22/whitest-profession-despite-outreach-few-latinos-go-into-veterinary-medicine/

Organizations

Diversity MBA
Lists minority and women's professional organizations by category.
Diversity Organizations.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Age Related organizations / African American organizations / American Indian Alaska Native organizations / Asian and Pacific Islander organizations / Diversity Focused organizations / Hispanic organizations / Human Rights organizations / LGBT organizations / People with Disabilities organizations / Religious Understanding organizations / Work/Life organizations / Women's organizations
Human Resources Diversity, City of Austin
"Diversity is what we support...inclusion is what we do." The City of Austin's first Diversity Symposium was held on Jan. 30, 2013. The 2.5 hour event can be watched on video on the website.
Maynard Institute
The Maynard Institute was founded to promote diversity and antiracism in the news media through improved coverage, hiring and business practices. We challenge the systemic lack of diversity in the news industry through training, collaborations and convenings.
National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals
NOGLSTP is an organization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and allies in scientific and technical professions
Queer in STEM
We are an organization which builds the right platform to support gender minorities and help them find their dream jobs without the discrimination that they usually face in society.
White Men As Full Diversity Partners
"We believe that an effective diversity and inclusion effort that leverages what every individual has to offer must include white male leaders for the unique perspectives they offer, and because of the influence they hold in an organization."
Workplace | Human Rights Campaign
Examines ways in which corporate America is working toward adopting inclusive policies and practices.

America's Changing Workforce

Information & Resources From Your ACC Libraries

50+ Ideas for Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion at Your Company
Following widespread protests against police brutality and systemic racism, companies around the world are taking a hard look at their diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs and policies. This work can be challenging, but it’s crucial to creating a more equitable and supportive workplace for everyone. Jennifer Kim September 15, 2020
"Building Culturally Competent Organizations"
This link directs you to Chapter 27, Section 7 of the Community Tool Box (a free, online resources for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change).
"Diversity Workshops Try to Get Friendlier to White Men"
This article from The Wall Street Journal" illustrates efforts taken by organizations to prevent alienation of white male employees.
Simons, John. (2016, Sept. 27).Diversity workshops try to get friendlier to white men. The Wall Street Journal.
"The Top Issues Regarding Diversity in Organizations"
November 20, 2006, DiversityInc.com's column by Luke Visconti, Ask the White Guy
Bringing Bias into the Light
Wilkie, D. (2014). "Bringing Bias into the Light." HR Magazine, 59(12), 22.
Cultural Diversity and What it Means to Managers
Tyson, Jim. "Cultural Diversity and What it Means to Managers." GovLoop. 29 Oct. 2014.
How to Value Multicultural and Diverse Organizations
From the Free Management Library, this article provides basic information on the value added to any organization when the workforce is diverse.
Universal Design
The US Department of Labor cites Universal Design as an integral way to attract and keep a diverse workforce and customer base.
Why We Logged Every Fortune 500 Company's Diversity Data
2017 Fortune 500 Diversity Project summary and related resources
Women in the Workplace 2017
This link directs you to a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. Part of a long-term partnership between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company, the annual study provides organizations with the information required to foster gender equality.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
From the September 14, 2014 official Google blog, this article details Google's efforts (up to 2014) to diversity their workforce.

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Diversity in the Workplace: Playing Your Part Films On Demand. Streaming Media. 2012. In workplaces, as in any other part of society, people are diverse. They come from different cultures and may have different belief systems, values, and religions. There is also diversity in interpersonal styles, mental ability, sexual orientation, age, and ways of thinking and learning. Using dramatized scenarios, this program shows how a wide range of personnel can work together successfully.
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Stereotyping and Diversity Cutting Edge Communication Comedy Series. Originally released by Seven Dimensions Films of Australia, 2016. Film addresses stereotyping and diversity, Communication in management, and management of diversity in the workplace.
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Differences Make Us Stronger This program looks at diversity in the context of serving the internal and external customers and helps you set up your own diversity policies and procedures.
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The Future is now : celebrating diversity This program is devoted to the ways in which the demands of a diverse work force can best be met: how schools can help prepare students, how businesses can help build bridges, how all Americans can-and must-learn to value, respect, and benefit from diversity in society and in the workplace.
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