Core diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts and practices for the modern HR professional.
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- In DEI, what does 'diversity' refer to?
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The presence of differences among people, such as race, gender, age, and background.- In DEI, what does 'equity' mean?
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Providing fair treatment and access by accounting for individual circumstances, not identical treatment for all.- In DEI, what does 'inclusion' mean?
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Creating an environment where all individuals feel welcomed, respected, and able to fully participate.- What is 'belonging' in a DEI context?
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The sense that one is a valued, authentic member of a group or organization.- How does equality differ from equity?
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Equality gives everyone the same resources; equity gives resources based on individual need to reach the same outcome.- What is unconscious bias?
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Automatic, unintentional attitudes or stereotypes that affect judgments and decisions.- What is affinity bias?
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The tendency to favor people who are similar to oneself.- What is a microaggression?
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A subtle, often unintentional comment or action that expresses bias toward a marginalized group.- What is an Employee Resource Group (ERG)?
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A voluntary, employee-led group organized around a shared identity or interest that supports inclusion.- What is psychological safety in the workplace?
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A shared belief that one can take interpersonal risks, like speaking up, without fear of punishment or humiliation.- Why do structured interviews support DEI hiring goals?
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They ask every candidate the same predetermined questions, reducing the influence of interviewer bias.- What is blind resume screening?
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Reviewing resumes with identifying details like name and photo removed to reduce bias in early screening.- Who coined the term 'intersectionality'?
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Kimberle Crenshaw- What is intersectionality?
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The idea that overlapping identities, such as race and gender, combine to create unique experiences of discrimination or privilege.- What is a 'protected class' in employment law?
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A group of people legally protected from discrimination based on a shared characteristic, such as race or religion.
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