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The future of diversity and apprenticeships in construction

CLO Magazine

Construction requires a highly diverse job set and skill set, and yet, diversity within the construction workforce is still underrepresented, despite the variety of roles available. Promoting racial diversity is equally important, with very few Black, Asian and minority ethnic employees currently in management positions.

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Want to boost the development of underrepresented talent? Strengthen CLO, CDO partnerships

CLO Magazine

Not only is the role of the chief diversity officer growing and becoming more vital, but it’s evolving at a breakneck speed. In November 2020, LinkedIn reported that CDO was the fastest-growing C-suite title of the year , expanding at a rate of 84 percent compared with 2019. Elevate Black and LatinX talent beyond the front lines.

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Beyond traditional learning: Orion’s journey to digital empowerment and inclusion

CLO Magazine

In 2020, we took our maiden steps into the realm of digital learning, using Skillsoft as a foundational platform for both mandatory and on-demand training initiatives. This integration ushered in a new era of learning agility, furnishing our employees with swift access to bite-sized, on-demand learning modules.

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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

CLO Magazine

1 in the state of Illinois, the Workplace Transparency Act mandates workplace sexual harassment training for public and private organizations with more than 15 employees. Illinois is the sixth state in the last few years to create and pass a bill that would require workplace sexual harassment training. Effective Jan.

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Where have all the women gone? COVID-19 sends support systems up in smoke, leading women to burnout—and drop out

CLO Magazine

women and strategic recommendations for employers to implement or enhance specific programs and policies to recruit and retain women. I live at work.” — Remote Employees, 2020 . This is the third in a five-part series, published in partnership with Businessolver , outlining the national employment crisis facing U.S. And they are 1.5

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Lesson learned: Not reverse. Not neutral. FORWARD!

CLO Magazine

Rather, our numbers show that they are planning to continue, full speed ahead, with building a diverse talent pipeline. Rather, our numbers show that they are planning to continue, full speed ahead, with building a diverse talent pipeline. Learning to effectively network from home. Finding reasons to connect isn’t hard.

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Getting to the truth of DEI program effectiveness with ‘organizational justice’

CLO Magazine

Since then, reports contradicting corporate America’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion have surfaced, particularly in Silicon Valley, where Black tech workers are speaking out. Seeking out and hiring diverse talent is a must, but it’s only the first step in the process, as many articles of late have noted.

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