Academic Papers

Empowering inclusion with insightful research.

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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Mohammad Qasim, Abdul Qahar, Raza Ullah
Organizational and Demographic Level Diversity Practices and Employees Performance
Purpose – The study’s primary objective was to investigate the relationship between organizational level diversity practices, demographic level diversity practices, and employees` performance at selected higher educational institutions in Kabul, Afghanistan. Findings – The findings support a positive relationship between variables; furthermore, the study revealed high contributive implications in both academic and non – academic arena. Moreover, the research suggests,
2011
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Romana Pasca • Shannon L. Wagner
Occupational Stress in the Multicultural Workplace
Occupational stress is a well researched topic leading to the development of strong, viable models of workplace stress. However, there is a gap in the literature with respect to the applicability of this research to specific cultural groups, in particular those of immigrant status. The present paper reviews the extant literature regarding occupational stress from a multicultural perspective, evaluates the
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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Joanna Maria Szulc, Frances-Louise McGregor and Emine Cakir
Neurodiversity and remote work in times of crisis: lessons for HR
Purpose – The rich qualitative study builds on 11 semi-structured interviews with nine neurodivergent employees and two business professionals supportive of neurodiversity to understand the lived experiences of dealing with crisis in a remote working environment. Design/methodology/approach – The purpose of the reported research is to understand how neurominorities experience remote working in the times of crisis and what the
2010
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Kurt April, Eddie Blass
Measuring Diversity Practice And Developing Inclusion
Research over the past three decades have demonstrated that even though organisations may have the requisite diversity in their midst, the employees may not feel that all the strands of their social identities may be appreciated and included – hence, leaving them feeling excluded. Unfortunately, there are not many available tools for organizations to gauge such desired levels of inclusion.
2018
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Glorian Sorensen, PhD, MPH, Emily Sparer, ScD, Jessica A.R. Williams, PhD, Daniel Gundersen, PhD,Leslie I. Boden, PhD, Jack T. Dennerlein, PhD, Dean Hashimoto, MD JD, Jeffrey N. Katz, MD,Deborah L. McLellan, PhD, Cassandra A. Okechukwu, ScD, MSN, Nicolaas P. Pronk, PhD, FACSM,Anna Revette, PhD, and Gregory R. Wagner, MD
Measuring Best Practices for Workplace Safety, Health,and Well-BeingThe Workplace Integrated Safety and Health Assessment
Objective: To present a measure of effective workplace organizational policies, programs, and practices that focuses on working conditions and organizational facilitators of worker safety, health and well-being: the workplace integrated safety and health (WISH) assessment. Methods: Development of this assessment used an iterative process involving a modified Delphi method, extensive literature reviews, and systematic cognitive testing. Results: The assessment measures
2017
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Lisa M. Steurer
Maternity Leave Length and Workplace Policies’ Impact on the Sustainment of Breastfeeding: Global Perspectives
Background: Breastfeeding is a global initiative of the World Health Organization and the U.S. domestic health agenda, Healthy People 2020; both recommend exclusive breastfeeding, defined as providing breast milk only via breast or bottle, through the first 6 months of an infant’s life. Previous literature has shown the correlation between socioeconomic status and breastfeeding, with higher maternal education and income
2015
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Mitchell, Rebecca ; Boyle, Brendan ; Parker, Vicki ; Giles, Michelle ; Chiang, Vico ; Joyce, Pauline
MANAGING INCLUSIVENESS AND DIVERSITY IN TEAMS: HOW LEADER INCLUSIVENESS AFFECTS PERFORMANCE THROUGH STATUS AND TEAM IDENTITY
While there is increasing pressure to work collaboratively in interprofessional teams, health professionals often continue to operate in uni-professional silos. Leader inclusiveness is directed toward encouraging and valuing the different viewpoints of diverse members within team interactions, and has significant potential to overcome barriers to interprofessional team performance. In order to better understand the influence of leader inclusiveness, we develop
2018
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Naman Sharma, Vinod Kumar Singh, Swati Pathak
Management Techniques for a Diverse and Cross-Cultural Workforce
Mission Operations research and management science continue to influence business processes, administration, and management information systems, particularly in covering the application methods for decision-making processes. New case studies and applications on management science, operations management, social sciences, and other behavioral sciences have been incorporated into business and organizations real-world objectives. The Advances in Logistics, Operations, and Management Science (ALOMS) Book
2018
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Kelly L. Reddy-Best
LGBTQ Women, Appearance Negotiations, and Workplace Dress Codes
The purpose of this study was to explore LGBTQ women’s experiences with unwritten or formal dress codes at work. I asked: What are LGBTQ women’s experiences in the workplace with appearance management, and what are LGBTQ women’s experiences navigating the written and unwritten dress codes in the workplace? To answer the research question, interviews were conducted with 24 self-identifying LGBTQ