Academic Papers
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Welcome to the Diversity Atlas Academic Papers Repository!
We are delighted to offer you this collection of academic papers on diversity, equity, and inclusion, curated from verified and reputable sources. This resource is designed to provide our members with quick access to valuable research that can inform and enhance your DEI initiatives.
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2021
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Jeffrey A. Flory, Andreas Leibbrandt, Christina Rott, Olga Stoddard
Increasing Workplace Diversity Evidence from a Recruiting Experiment at a Fortune 500 Company
While many firms have set ambitious goals to increase diversity in their ranks, there is a dearth of empirical evidence on effective ways to reach them. We use a natural field experiment to test several hypotheses on effective means to attract minority candidates for top professional careers. By randomly varying the content in recruiting materials of a major financial services
2021
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Emmanuelle Walkowiak
Neurodiversity of the workforce and digital transformation: The case of inclusion of autistic workers at the workplace
This paper analyses the productive complementarities between the digital transformation, the skills of autistic workers and neurodiversity management. Based on a qualitative approach and interviews with leaders or experts of neurodiversity initiatives, we provide a theoretical framework to analyse the links between the neurodiversity of the workforce and digital transformation at the individual, organisational and industry levels. We identify several
2021
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Kendra Lowery
Beyond Representation: African American Administrators’ Experiences as Reflections of Workforce Diversity Perspectives
ABSTRACT The recollections of sixteen African American administrators who were some of the first hired in de/segregated school districts in the North are analyzed in order to understand their work lives and experiences in district processes. Findings are analyzed through the lens of workforce diversity perspectives. Five themes emerged from the data regarding race, African American administrators’ roles and experiences.
2020
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Lara Steel & Brody Heritage
Inter‐cultural contexts: Exploring the experience of indigenous employees in mainstream Australian organisations
Objective: This study aimed to understand more about the experiences of Indigenous employees within mainstream Australian workplaces. Employment and retention rates for Indigenous employees continue to be disproportionately lower than the mainstream Australian population. The potential impact of the inter-cultural workplace context has featured little in the current research and public discourse on employment and retention rates. This study contributes
2020
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Anna Julian, Dr. Ronda Barron
Employees with Asperger’s Syndrome and their Experiences within the Work Environment
This qualitative study gathered experiences of employees with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) within their workplaces. Data were collected by conducting six semi-structured interviews: three face-to-face, one by phone and two by Skype with audio only. A thematic analysis with an inductive approach was applied. Four main themes with multiple sub-themes emerged: Competence and Work Performance; Self-improvement and Career Progression; Supportive Work
2020
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Harald Dale-Olsena , Henning Finseraas
Linguistic diversity and workplace productivity
A key component in firms’ production strategies is to put together a workforce with the optimal mix of skills. Hiring workers with complementary human capital will improve productivity and profits. The ability to speak several languages and knowledge about cultures and religions could thus be important human capital resources influencing firm performance. Workers might differ along these dimensions too, and
2019
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Marzena Baker, Muhammad Ali, and Erica French
Effectiveness of gender equality initiatives in project-based organizations in Australia
Little is known about the impact of workplace gender equality initiatives in improving women’s representation. We assess their effectiveness on levels of women’s representation in Australian property and mining organizations. Derived from signaling theory, we propose and test a positive relationship between gender equality initiatives and women’s representation at management and non-management levels. Derived from contingency theory, we propose and
2019
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Alison Daly , Renee N. Carey , Ellie Darcey, HuiJun Chih , Anthony D. LaMontagne , Allison Milner and Alison Reid
Using Three Cross-Sectional Surveys to Compare Workplace Psychosocial Stressors and Associated Mental Health Status in Six Migrant Groups Working in Australia Compared with Australian-Born Workers
Migrant workers may be more likely to be exposed to workplace psychosocial stressors (WPS) which have an affect on physical and mental health. Given the relative lack of research on this topic, the study objectives were to estimate and compare the prevalence of WPS in migrant and Australian workers and investigate associated mental health problems. Three cross-sectional surveys, two with
2019
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Richard A. Prayson, MD, MEd, and J. Jordi Rowe, MD
LGBTQ Inclusivity and Language in the Workplace
To quote Bill Crawford, “Diversity, or the state of being different, isn’t the same as inclusion. One is a description of what is, while the other describes a style of interaction essential to effective teams and organization.” The workplace should be an environment where people feel safe to focus on getting work done. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
2019
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Tammy Cohen
How to leverage artificial intelligence to meet your diversity goals
Purpose – This paper aims to provide insights into how artificial intelligence can be used to eliminate bias in employee screening. Design/methodology/approach – Industry use cases and expert analytics were used in conducting this paper. Findings – Artificial intelligence if used correctly can help to build more diverse and inclusive teams and eliminate bias. Originality/value – This paper shows how