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, gathered from reputable sources across the internet. This resource is designed to provide our members with quick access to valuable research that can inform and enhance your DEI initiatives.

Please note that all papers included in this repository have been collected with respect for and in accordance with the rights of the original authors and publishers.

We hope you find this resource useful and enriching. Happy reading!

2022
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Erin Macke, Gabriela Gall Rosa, Shannon Gilmartin, and Caroline Simard
Assignments Are Critical Tools to Achieve Workplace Gender Equity
Facing unprecedented levels of employee burnout and historic quit rates, how can companies lead with a model that attracts and retains talent? This period of transition, and the lessons learned from the pandemic, offer organizations a unique opportunity to improve and refine their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. 1 It is imperative that leaders consider the landscape of work
2020
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DAEYOUN WON
Assessing the effects of workforce diversity on project productivity performance for sustainable workplace in the construction industry
Recent studies on workforce diversity have preached that workforce diversity could have a positive impact on productivity if it is managed and utilized well. Due to the global trend of increasing workforce diversity in construction projects, it is crucial to understand the factors affecting workforce diversity and their impact on productivity for developing a sustainable environment for workforce diversity. However,
2021
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Schenita Floyd
Assessing African American Women Engineers’ Workplace Sentiment within the AI Field
Artificial intelligence (AI) has infiltrated every industry and every aspect of our society. Business leaders have seen the shift AI has created and they are reacting swiftly to stay competitive. They are investing heavily in AI and hiring engineers and other technical professionals to capitalize on AI-based innovations. Engineers are problem solvers, innovators, and at the forefront of AI technologies;
2022
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Kristen M. Getchell, Stephen Carradini, Peter W. Cardon, Carolin Fleischmann, Haibing Ma, Jolanta Aritz, and James Stapp
Artificial Intelligence in Business Communication: The Changing Landscape of Research and Teaching
The rapid, widespread implementation of artificial intelligence technologies in workplaces has implications for business communication. In this article, the authors describe current capabilities, challenges, and concepts related to the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in business communication. Understanding the abilities and inabilities of AI technologies is critical to using these technologies ethically. The authors offer a proposed
2021
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Kim, Pauline T, Bodie, Matthew T
Artificial Intelligence and the Challenges of Workplace Discrimination and Privacy
AI systems have the ability to generate insights that are not accessible based on ordinary human observation, and the more complex systems may generate results that are not fully explainable or understandable, even by their human creators.4 Early efforts at artificial intelligence endeavored to make machines into the equivalent of humans, with the ability to exercise judgment in a variety
2020
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Trish Mundy & Nan Seuffert
Are we there yet? Best practices for diversity and inclusion in Australia
This article reports on the findings of a pilot research project investigating current best practices, operating within national law firms in Australia, that support women lawyers in their advancement to partnership and other leadership positions. Academic research and professional body reports suggest that current diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives across the private sector are not resulting in significant change to
2022
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Rachel Van Der Veen
Are Policies Sufficient to Foster Change in Diversity and Inclusion in the Australian and New Zealand Intelligence Sectors?
This article examines whether policies alone are sufficient to foster change in diversity and inclusion in the Australian and New Zealand intelligence sectors. It considers the diversity and inclusion policies of Australian intelligence agencies as well as applicable legislation regarding employment and nondiscrimination, as the legislation informs policy and is intended to reflect societal values. By comparing the Australian and
2021
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Rina Hastuti & Andrew R. Timming
An inter-disciplinary review of the literature on mental illness disclosure in the workplace: implications for human resource management
The purpose of this review is to consolidate the stock of empirical research relating to the disclosure or concealment of mental illness in the workplace. We present a comprehensive framework for understanding the challenges that employees and job applicants face surrounding mental illness and identity management. This review aims to synthesize the findings of studies pertaining to the decision to
2021
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Jarrod Combs-Harris CPA
An Inclusive Leadership Model to Integrate Organizational Dynamics, Change Management, Change Leadership, and Diversity and Inclusion Needs for the Successful Implementation of Business Transformations
This paper explores Change Management and Change Leadership theories in-depth, along with an analysis of how Diversity and Inclusion drivers play a significant role in how businesses can sustain successful transformations. In the past, experts focused on how change initiatives can help transform businesses on a macro level, regardless of employee factors. In most recent times, the world has evolved
2021
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Jeremy W. Bohonos, Stephanie Sisco
Advocating for social justice, equity, and inclusion in the workplace: An agenda for anti-racist learning organizations
Amidst ongoing racist violence in the United States, this article will recognize workplace-based efforts to act against racially motivated discrimination targeted at the Black community. More specifically, this article will examine anti-racist initiatives in the workplace by connecting these efforts to broader discussions of human rights, organizational social justice, and the Black Lives Matter movement. Culturally responsive leadership approaches, ally