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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Have you heard of the phrase "time theft"? If so, you may associate it with poor performance and work practices by employees at a company, like, for example, the employees who clock in early but only work part of the time. Or employees who extend their lunch break without telling a manager. The traditional definition of time theft is related to the modern "quiet quitting" movement in that it puts the focus of bad behavior on employees who "steal" time from businesses. But, have you thought about the myriad of ways employers steal time from employees — particularly those who are working towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace? Are there ways employers and others take time and energy away from employees working towards a more just and equitable workplace? In this article, we'll flip the idea of time theft on its head and discuss six ways employe...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Women are breaking up with work. Since the start of the pandemic, women have left the workforce in droves, and according to the Women at Work 2022 report from Deloitte, they're returning to the workforce at a much slower rate. With outrageously high childcare costs, caregiving responsibilities and trying to balance work, we are burnt out from being overworked, and for those of us who remain in the labor market, it has not been an easy feat. We know the important role women play in the workplace — we're more empathetic and inclusive. When you place us in leadership positions, we create less gender discrimination and are committed to assisting employees with their career development. https://www.tausiinsider.com/3-ways-employers-can-bring-women-back-to-the-workforce/?feed_id=331322&_unique_id=64538b1e9f321

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Recruiting and retaining talented employees from various backgrounds is important for many reasons. Diverse teams are likely to outperform their competitors in profitability . As well, your organization can better cater to diverse consumer needs while enhancing workforce innovation. Unfortunately, many organizations today experience difficulties in filling up their talent pipeline with talents of diverse backgrounds. This means that they are not able to meet their representation objectives nor experience the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. If your organization is facing a pipeline problem when it comes to hiring more diverse talents, it is essential to take corrective steps to resolve this issue. This article will discuss five areas to help you troubleshoot what might be causing the pipeline problem, and strategies to mitigate this. Related: Unconventional Ways to Source Diverse...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. 2022 was the first year of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion accountability for inclusive leaders. Our future will be filled with increasing expectations from employees, customers and business partners, looking for us to step up and courageously respond to societal needs and problems across human differences. It won't be easy, but it will be good. Let's bring some substance into our learning of how to lead more inclusively. Here's a deeper dive into four crucial concepts and skills for inclusive leaders in the coming year. 1. Choose kindness over making others wrong I'm unsure when or why we permitted kindness to become a sign of fragility or ineffectiveness. We have a nauseating array of "leaders" who demonize people who disagree politically with them, call names, refuse to care and instead foment the pain of trans people . The examples of meanness and cruelty are simply too...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. The new year brings new ideas. Following the tumultuous years of 2020 and 2021 where we saw surges in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts at organizations, 2022 saw a slight decline in activity . Compare with younger workers under age 35 considering a new job, 80% say that DEI is very or somewhat important, which is 20% higher than past generations. The workforce and customers of the future want more action from organizations. 2023 comes with renewed energy with headwinds of burnout and slow systemic change. Consider these ideas to drive DEI more at your organization. Related: How to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Workplace 1. Discuss power and privilege The "P" word can be daunting to discuss, yet it is essential to understand to understanding DEI and the power of allies. Privilege is a chance to be an ally for someone different from yourself. It does not mean y...