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efficiency of time. It just keeps marching on, regardless or circumstance or event. Sometimes we can perceive time as going more slowly or more quickly, but it is only our perception that makes the difference. Time doesn't waver. I've heard it said that "everyone has the same 24 hours in a day," and that our priorities are what indicate how we spend them. And that's true, for the most part, but Oprah's 24 hours and a homeless person's 24 hours are divided by different choices. Everyone has challenges in his/her life that are personal. Your job is to determine your true priorities and manage your time around those priorities so that your challenges do not create barriers for what you want to accomplish. As the new year is upon us, take some time to think about how you choose to spend your time everyday. Are your priorities lined up with your actions? If not, maybe you need to re-evaluate your priorities. Maybe what you claim is important to you is not as much a priority as you think. If your priorities do line up with your actions, keep up the great work and continue to challenge yourself!
Lisa Petty, Editor Equal Opportunity Employment Journal
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Table of Contents
New Year, New Career: Your Power Plan for Success
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Why Veterans Make Good Employees
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Recruiting and Retaining Women Police Officers
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Getting into Action and Getting Things Done
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Reasons to Consider a Career in Manufacturing
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Five Bulletproof Arguments on Why We Need Diversity in Tech
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11 Harmful Types of Unconscious Bias
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Five Benefits of a Government Career
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Nursing Careers: Tapping into Endless Opportunities
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Why You Should Consider a Career in Healthcare
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Working with Different Generations in the Workplace
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The Peace Corps is Recruiting Volunteers from Diverse Backgrounds Page 36
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New Year, New Career: Your Power Plan for Success
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by Ford R. Myers, President, Career Potential, LLC
mericans make all kinds of New Year’s resolutions – to lose weight, to stop smoking, to spend more time with family and friends. However, one rarely hears anyone say, “I’m committed to improving my career situation this year.” To encourage this sort of work-related resolution, I have developed a simple six-part “Power Plan” designed to help people make the most of their job and career in 2022.
1. PERFORM AN INTERNAL AUDIT
A comprehensive internal audit combines an individual’s personal values, a list of adjectives outlining their “ideal employer,” and a “perfect job description” that you write for yourself. Then act on your preferences, and make the changes necessary to bring these criteria into your career!
2. UPDATE YOUR “JOB SEEKER’S TOOL KIT”
Every job seeker needs the core elements of an exceptional selfmarketing portfolio. These include written accomplishment stories, positioning statement and departure statement, professional biography, list of references, testimonial comments, letters of recommendation, and of course your resume!
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3. NETWORKING – THE CORE OF YOUR SEARCH
Develop a networking contact list and networking meeting agenda, and request help (access to a broader network and professional guidance – not a request for a job). Schedule one-on-one networking meetings with “centers of influence,” and attend group networking events. Become a committed collector of professional contacts!
4. BETTER INTERVIEWS GET BETTER OFFERS
As a job seeker, you need to tell the interviewer accurate, relevant accomplishment stories about your job performance and how you add value. The interviewer needs to share the story of their company, describe the position in question, and explain specifically how they want you to fit into their organization. When you can skillfully align your strengths and experiences with the interviewer’s needs and problems, you will dramatically improve your odds of getting an offer!
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It’s not enough to “just do your job.” You also need consistently manage your career! Keep all your success documents up to date. Put time aside every week for active networking. Research and be aware of the competition. Always offer to help people in your network. Take leadership positions in professional associations. Consistently build your visibility and credibility through writing and speaking. Pursue additional education, training and certification when possible. Career management never stops! According to a recent CNN/Money article, “America’s unemployment rate has plummeted from 10% during the Great Recession to 4.1% today. The unemployment rate is likely to tumble to 3.5% again, Goldman Sachs predicted. The last time unemployment was 3.5% was December 1969, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.” In this improved job market, many people are moving up in their organizations, finding excellent jobs and developing wonderful, new careers. Those who are achieving success know how to “play the game” and are fully prepared for every step of the process. Almost anyone can find career success in 2022 by executing the six-step “Power Plan” outlined above. How committed are you, and how strong are your New Year’s career resolutions? Ford R. Myers is an award-winning career coach and President of Career Potential, LLC. He is author of the best-seller, Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring. Ford’s firm helps clients take charge of their careers, create the work they love, and earn what they deserve! He has held senior consulting positions at three of the nation’s largest career service firms. Ford’s articles have appeared in thousands of publications and web sites, and he has been interviewed on every major television and radio network. PM Ford has also conducted presentations at hundreds of companies, associations and universities. Learn more at https://careerpotential.com.
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Why Veterans Make Good Employees
mployers and companies can benefit from hiring Veterans. Military personnel are often cross-trained in multiple skills and have experience in varied tasks and responsibilities. Many Veterans have learned what it means to put in a hard day’s work. They have also come to appreciate the challenges and satisfaction of a job well done. Much of this experience can translate to their participation in the workforce making the Veteran an asset on the job. Strengths the Veteran can bring to the workplace include:
Working well in a team.
Teamwork is considered an essential part of daily life and is the foundation on which safe military operations are built.
Having a sense of duty.
Responsibility for job performance and accountability for completing missions are something to take pride in.
Experiencing self-confidence.
Holding a realistic estimation of self and ability based on experiences is expected of each Service Member.
Being organized and disciplined.
Possessing a strong work ethic. In the military, the mission always comes first. Having the ability to follow through on assignments, even under difficult or stressful circumstances. Possessing a variety of cross-functional skills, such as extensive training on computer programs and systems, interacting with various people with different skills to accomplish a task, and coordinating and troubleshooting problems in novel and known conditions. Being able to problem solve quickly and creatively. Being able to adapt to changing situations. Being able to follow rules and schedules. Hiring a Veteran can result in the hiring of a dedicated employee who has developed valuable teamwork, leadership, and job skills. Article provided by the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs. www.va.gov
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Recruiting and Retaining Women Police Officers
The Message Your Organization Sends Matters
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By Capt. Ken Clary, Iowa State Patrol
ith 25 years of experience in a state police orga- one side of the problem. Retention also proves difficult among nization, the last 11 of which I have served as a women officers. Anecdotally, it is thought that women leave commander, I have witnessed our department’s policing due to challenges with work-life balance, underrepresentation, and leadership.[8] Rigorous struggles with recruiting and retainevaluations are needed to determine ing women in sworn law enforcement the accuracy of these assumptions. positions. This issue has a greater Appreciating the unique skills female impact on state organizations than officers can bring to the job (for their county and municipal counterexample, female officers’ increased parts. According to the Bureau of effectiveness in de-escalating incidents Justice Statistics,[1] the national avercompared to their male counterage for sworn women police officers parts) is the first step in welcoming in county and city departments is them into a profession where they approximately 13%, while state police are vastly underrepresented. The next organizations struggle to maintain step is to make them feel like a valued half that number. Police agencies and important member of the team. have made little progress in increasing Creating a formalized leadership/ mentoring program for underrepthis number since the mid-1980s, resented women police officers is especially regarding women in one way that many departments are command positions.[2] currently attempting to address these Multiple studies since the 1970s issues. Education about the benefits of have found that diverse and represendiversity in policing, systematic internal tative police forces are more effective assessments of why women are leaving and beneficial for the communities departments,[9] conversations with paIn order to significantly increase they serve.[3] Given the underreptrol staff about causes of the problem, resentation of women in leadership the number of women in law creation of policies that enable wompositions within law enforcement, enforcement ...departments must en to balance work and family life, and the task of rectifying this identified select people — both recruiters and promotion of women into positions of problem has fallen mainly on their male counterparts.[4] Nearly every agency mentors — who understand those leadership may also increase retention among women officers. When these has faced significant challenges in we seek to employ. steps are skipped, law enforcement addressing this issue and all have much work to be done before their departments fully reflect the command staff are left scratching their heads as to why women diversity of the communities they serve. The fact that progress may not wish to stay with their organizations. However, when may be slowing when it comes to diversifying law enforcement these steps are followed accurately, both officers and the department as a whole benefit greatly from the inclusion and adds to the severity of the issue.[5] Several explanations address the dearth of women in law participation of women officers. In order to significantly increase the number of women in enforcement. Although their male counterparts are doing the same jobs, women are often called to the profession for law enforcement throughout the nation, I believe departments a variety of different personal and professional reasons than must select people — both recruiters and mentors — who men.[6] For example, although both men and women value understand those we seek to employ. They should work job security, women prioritize a supportive work climate, job to identify women in their departments, empower them to enrichment, family-friendly work policies, choice of work as- create the recruiting message, and help them create a culture signment, and social contribution.[7] Generational differences that embraces their differences and the values they bring to create an additional hurdle between command staff personnel their departments and law enforcement as a whole. Providand the young women they are attempting to recruit to their ing women with the necessary resources — and allowing them departments. If women are not involved in crafting messaging the latitude to set up specialized recruiting, mentoring, and to recruit female officers, this distinction is likely to be lost and leadership training for incumbent officers and new recruits — will begin to create a culture that leads to an increase in the that message less effective. Recruiting women for positions in law enforcement is only number of female officers in a measurable way. continued on page 10
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Advancing women in policing through recruitment, retention and representation in all ranks. CPD has joined the national movement to advance women in policing. CPD is proud to sign the #30by30Pledge. We pledge to have 30% of our department be women by 2030. Right now, about 23% of our officers are female. For more information about becoming a Cincinnati Police Officer, go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ cincinnati/jobInterestCards/categories or call 1-877-852-7641 and ask to speak with a Recruiter. The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
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It will take a concerted effort by command staff across organizations to achieve this goal, but a number of studies have shown that making our police forces more demographically representative of the populations they serve may provide numerous benefits.[10] I challenge anyone who reads this paper to redouble your efforts and empower the appropriate personnel with the resources to accomplish this mission. NOTES: [note 1] Lynn Langton, Women in Law Enforcement, 1987-2008, Crime Data Brief, Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2010. [note 2] Shelley S. Hyland and Elizabeth Davis, Local Police Departments, 2016: Personnel, Washington DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2016; and Langton, Women in Law Enforcement, 1987-2008. [note 3] Sean A. Grennan, “Findings on the Role of Officer Gender in Violent Encounters with Citizens,” Journal of Police Science and Administration 15 no. 1 (1987): 78-85; Carole G. Garrison, Nancy Grant, and Kenneth McCormick, “Utilization of Police Women,” Police Chief 32 no. 7 (1998); and Kimberly A. Lonsway, Hiring & Retaining More Women: The Advantages to Law Enforcement Agencies, Los Angeles, CA: Feminist Majority Foundation, National Center for Women & Policing, 2000. [note 4] Salomon Alcocer Guajardo, “Women in Policing: A Longitudinal Assessment of Female Officers in Supervisory Positions in the New York City Police Department,” Women and Criminal Justice 26 no. 1 (2016); and Hyland and Davis, Local Police Departments, 2016: Personnel. [note 5] David Alan Sklansky, “Not Your Father’s Police Department: Making Sense of the New Demographics of Law Enforcement,” The Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology 96 no. 3 (2010): 1209-1243. [note 6] Susan Ehrlich Martin and Nancy C. Jurik, Doing Justice, Doing Gender: Women in Legal and Criminal Justice Occupations, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1996. [note 7] Deborah J. Campbell, Bryon D. Christman, and Melissa E. Feigelson, “Improving the Recruitment of Women in Policing: An Investigation of Women’s Attitudes and Job Preferences,” Police Chief 67 no. 11 (2000): 18-28; and Anthony J. Raganella and Michael D. White, “Race, Gender, and Motivation for Becoming a Police Officer: Implications for Building a Representative Police Department,” Journal of Criminal Justice 32 no. 6 (2004): 501-513. [note 8] Judie G. Wexler and D.D. Logan, “Sources of Stress Among Women Police Officers,” Journal of Police Science and Administration 11 no. 1 (1983): 46-53. [note 9] John A. Shjarback and Natalie Todak, “The Prevalence of Female Representation in Supervisory and Management Positions in American Law Enforcement: An Examination of Organizational Correlates,” Women and Criminal Justice 29 no. 3 (2019): 129-147. [note 10] Grennan, “Findings on the Role of Officer Gender in Violent Encounters with Citizens”; Garrison, Grant, and McCormick, “Utilization of Police Women”; and Lonsway, Hiring & Retaining More Women: The Advantages to Law Enforcement Agencies. EOEJ gratefully acknowledges the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, for allowing us to reproduce, in part or in whole, the above article. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.
A number of studies have shown that making our police forces more demographically representative of the populations they serve may provide numerous benefits.
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WHEN YOU WORK HERE, YOUR WORK MATTERS. You’ll find we offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a chance to learn and grow. But when you join the Philadelphia Fed, you’ll also contribute to our shared mission to strengthen the economy and help communities thrive.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia offers its employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and a work environment conducive to career advancement and personal development. We seek individuals who will support the Bank’s high standards for quality, integrity, and premier customer service.
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by law. We strive to be a place that respects the strengths and differences of our employees.
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ACT NOW:
The Art of Getting into Action and Getting Things Done by Long Yun Siang
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ct now, if you want to achieve anything. Ever heard your people complain nothing ever gets done around here? Wonder why nothing ever gets done? That is because most people do not have a do it now attitude. People like to wait. Or they like to think that they are doing something even though all they do is talk about doing. 1. Talking is Not Doing And therein lies the biggest challenge. Most people like to talk and talking gives them a sense that they are acting out their plans. They can call this brainstorming, discussing or even planning, but these activities are not to be confused with doing. If you want something to happen, act now. Do what is planned and stop talking.
2. Plans Must Be Followed by Action
Am I saying that you do not plan? No, I will be foolish to say that. Of course you must plan ahead. The challenge is to get people to act upon their plans when they have planned it. Act now. Do not go back to the drawing board and start deliberating again and again. I am a big fan of the philosophy, “a good plan executed today is better than an excellent plan executed tomorrow.”
3. Nothing Moves until Someone Acts You must remember nothing moves until someone acts now. Plans put into action is the key to success regardless of what continued on page 24
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10 Reasons to Consider a Career in Manufacturing
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by Casey Cephas
hat do you want to do when you grow up?” We were all asked that simple question when we were kids. Of course, finding a career that’s right for you is a bit more complicated. There are many boxes to check, including a role that matches your interests and skillsets, allows you to provide for yourself and your family, and offers the right combination of stability and opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re looking to change your path, here are 10 reasons why now is a great time to get into manufacturing.
1. You’ll be joining a high-demand industry.
The manufacturing industry is experiencing a skills gap – meaning there will be more available jobs than there are qualified workers. A few reasons for that is a shift to “reshoring” or bringing manufacturing back to the US from overseas, as well as the Baby Boomer generation soon entering retirement. This means
there’s a high demand for hardworking employees. In fact, it’s estimated that there will be 3.5 million new skilled manufacturing jobs created in the next decade.
2. M anufacturing offers good pay and benefits.
According to DataUSA.com, the average manufacturing salary is over $63,000. Many full-time jobs also come with benefits such as health insurance and retirement fund contributions. While wages can vary based on location, employer, and experience, the bottom line is you can make a good living with a career in manufacturing.
3. You’ll avoid student debt.
The average student debt of a college graduate today is over $31,000. The rising cost of higher education has made a fouryear college degree unrealistic or not the sure investment that it used to be. If you’re graduating from high school or looking to switch to a new career, you can gain an entry-level position in manufacturing without accumulating student debt that will follow you for years. This also gives you the chance to start adding savings for retirement sooner. There are many different paths into a career in manufacturing including apprenticeships and on-the-job training.
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4. Work with new technologies.
If you like learning about and using the latest gadgets, you could turn that passion into a career. Manufacturers are constantly adding new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and safety. Some examples include 3D printing, robotics, analytics, internet of things (IoT) connectivity, blockchain, and more.
5. Have job stability.
As the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated, not all industries are safe during uncertain economic times. However, many manufacturers were considered essential businesses and stayed open while other industries were shut down. Plus, since the job market is in high demand, employers are offering higher wages and better benefits to retain skilled workers.
6. Have access to opportunities for advancement.
Once you get your foot in the door with a manufacturing employer, there are many different ways you can advance your career. From working up to a manager role to transitioning to a different department such as sales or operations, you have opportunities to shape your future.
7. Take pride in making something real.
When so much of our lives are digital today, there’s something fulfilling about making something tangible that you can hold or use. Depending on your job, you can make products that are used in everyday life or you see out in the real world. You could also take pride in making products that help others such as medical devices, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Since manufacturing is used in so many different industries, you could find a career working in an area that matches one of your personal interests.
We believe we’re better together. Our values aren’t just pretty words; they’re commitments. They represent who we are. They start as a state of mind, and they come to life in how we show up to work each day. The values that shape our culture are the most important drivers of our success and represent who we are. If you embody these attributes, we want to work with you.
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8. Stay active.
Not everyone is interested in sitting at a desk for eight hours a day. If that sounds like you, good news – many manufacturing jobs keep you moving, active, and collaborating with others.
9. Get involved in a personal interest.
Since manufacturing is used in so many different industries, you could find a career working in an area that matches one of your personal interests. For example, if you are a motorsports fan, you could work in automotive manufacturing. Or if you like technology, you could help build the next big electronic device.
The Agricultural Division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, L.L.C. is located in Des Moines, Iowa, stands on almost 120 acres and has 1,000 teammates. Our company offers a competitive benefits package and many development opportunities for our teammates, including leadership training and technical training.
10. Use creativity and problem-solving skills.
Contrary to popular belief, manufacturing jobs are not all repetitive, assembly-line style tasks. Actually, many modern manufacturers are looking for workers who offer fresh, creative thinking and can solve problems – for example, figuring out a better way to set up a machine for a job.
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If you’re ready to start a rewarding manufacturing career in the Buffalo, New York area, Tapecon is growing and always looking to add to our talented team. We are an innovative company that has the stability of being in business for over 100 years. We also take pride in our work and reward our employees with competitive pay, health and dental benefits, profit sharing, and many other benefits. Visit our Careers page to learn more about opportunities available at Tapecon and apply to open positions. Article provided by Tapecon.
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5 Bulletproof Arguments on Why We Need Diversity in Tech
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your office isn’t encouraging diversity and inclusion in the workforce, they’re missing out on all its potential benefits. The connection between workplace diversity and company success has been hotly debated over the past few years, with most minds speaking in favour of building a team with a variety of backgrounds. So how do tech companies build that sought-after workforce diversity? More importantly, how can you convince the skeptics that it’s important to do so? Events like Capital One’s Gift the Code Charity Hackathon, are a great example of the power behind technology to act as the ultimate connector. By bringing together diverse talent, over 150 passionate participants were able to work together to encourage diversity and innovation while creating solutions for charity. When it comes to promoting diversity to your bosses, and other decision-makers, here are a few solid arguments that will work in your favor.
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more likely to outperform against industry medians. According to a recent study by Morgan Stanley, the more diverse companies delivered better returns and were less volatile. So, the more diverse your team is, the more you’ll see this reflected in your bottom line.
This is the easiest way to hook leaders in the tech industry: profitability. It’s been widely proven that increased gender diversity means increased ROI. McKinsey, a global management consulting firm that serves a broad mix of private, public and social sector institutions, report- Audience Relatability ed that companies in the top quartile To put it succinctly, your audience for gender diversity are 15 per cent is diverse, so you need to be, too. If
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your ideas and your work stem from one group or one demographic, you risk isolating your audience and creating products that don’t address everyone’s needs. That means missing some big wins that could otherwise be in your reach. Without diversity, how can you relate to your massive, diverse audience? You simply can’t.
Innovation
Innovation happens when you have the courage to shift away from the familiar. Diversity brings different thoughts, opinions and experiences to your workplace. When you bring together individuals with different experiences, views and skills, this cross-collaboration and vast knowledge base can lead to something unique and ground-breaking. No great innovation in history happened with a uniform group of people staying within the box.
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coders, data scientists, designers and other bright people and puts them together to work on tech-based challenges for charity. It’s a win-win — inclusive, diverse groups, working together in local communities for the greater good. This 40-hour Hackathon took place Friday November 3 to Sunday November 5 at Ryerson’s Mattamy Athletic Centre, with the winners having been announced on the final day.
Culture
We all know culture is an area that tech companies have been praised for, yet have also been heavily criticized for too. Regardless of the obvious, ethical reasons why diversity is important, it’s also important Without diversity, how can you for company culture. Positive culture attracts top talent to the job and relate to your massive, diverse helps retain employees. If the tech For the Good of the People industry doesn’t work on its culture audience? You simply can’t. Tech is the future. We are breaking issue, fewer women and people of ground in the tech industry and growing at ethnically diverse backgrounds will pursue careers in tech inthe most rapid rate in history. What happens if this evolution dustries. Discouraging these groups from pursuing careers in is lead largely by (and the benefits enjoyed by) one portion of this industry damages everyone involved as a result. the human race? One gender, one race, one sexuality. It could The tech industry is the most rapidly growing industry in the mean that some groups’ needs are prioritized, while others are world. It has the responsibility to represent and include people left behind. This is another reason why tech companies need from all walks of life, genders, races and sexual orientations — to lead the charge for diversity. not only for the benefit of these individuals, but the benefit of Companies like Capital One set an example with events the industry as a whole. like Gift the Code, a hackathon that takes a diverse group of Article provided by NotableLife.com
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11 Harmful Types of Unconscious Bias and How to Interrupt Them
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hen most people think of bias, they think of a negative action taken deliberately. But there are unconscious or implicit biases that can affect your behavior or decisions without you realizing it. Unconscious biases are often based on mistaken, inaccurate, or incomplete information. These biases can have a significant impact on workplaces, shaping who gets recruited, hired, and promoted. Having an unconscious bias doesn’t make you a bad person—it just means you’re human. It’s possible, however, to interrupt bias. The first step is awareness. Below are the most common types of unconscious bias, along with tactics you can use to ensure workplace decisions aren’t being guided by them.
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1. Affinity Bias
Also called like-likes-like, this bias refers to our tendency to gravitate toward people similar to ourselves. That might mean hiring or promoting someone who shares the same race, gender, age, or educational background. Opportunity: Ensure that candidate slates for all open po-
sitions include two or more qualified women as well as two people from other underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.
2. Ageism
Discriminating against someone on the basis of their age. Ageism tends to affect women more than men, and starts at younger ages.
Opportunity: Remove graduation and work experience dates from resumes. Realize that older workers may bring skills and experiences to the table that younger workers can’t.
3. Attribution Bias
Because some people see women as less competent than men, they may undervalue their accomplishments and overvalue their mistakes.
Opportunity: Give honest, detailed feedback to all of your direct reports, and tie it to concrete business goals and outcomes. Research shows that feedback given to women tends to be vague and focused on communication style, while men are given specific feedback that tends to be tied to business goals and technical skills that accelerate advancement.
Affinity Bias is also called like-likes-like, this bias refers to our tendency to gravitate toward people similar to ourselves. 4. Beauty Bias
Judging people, especially women, based on how attractive you think they are is called beauty bias. People perceived as attractive can be viewed more positively and treated more favorably. Opportunity: Try to be aware of those judging thoughts in your head during the hiring process and promotion opportunities. Focus on their work, not their look.
5. Confirmation Bias
Confirmation bias refers to the tendency to look for or favor information that confirms beliefs we already hold.
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Opportunity: Identify your blind spots. Build your own awareness about unconscious bias.
6. Conformity Bias
Very common in group settings, this type of bias occurs when your views are swayed or influenced by the views of others. This is similar to groupthink. Opportunity: Consider using structured interviews and wait to share your thoughts with coworkers until the process is over.
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7. The Contrast Effect
This bias refers to evaluating the performance of one person in contrast to another because you experienced the individuals either simultaneously or in close succession. Opportunity: If you find yourself comparing two people, especially in the hiring process, write down why you are leaning toward one over the other. Be sure your assessment is of each of them individually, not in comparison to one another.
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8. Gender Bias
Preferring one gender over another or assuming that one gender is better for the job.
Opportunity: Try to use neutral language in job descriptions that don’t resonate more with one gender over another. When thinking about development opportunities or promotions, try to switch the gender of the person you’re thinking about and see if it changes your perception of their readiness.
When thinking about development opportunities or promotions, try to switch the gender of the person you’re thinking about and see if it changes your perception of their readiness.
9. The Halo/Horns Effect
The tendency to put someone on a pedestal or think more highly of them after learning something impressive about them, or conversely, perceiving someone negatively after learning something unfavorable about them.
Opportunity: Consider why you have a negative (or positive) perception. Ask yourself if your perception stems from unconscious stereotyping based on race, gender, or ethnicity, for instance.
10. Name Bias
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When you judge a person based on their name and perceived background. This is especially important when reviewing resumes.
Opportunity: Remove candidates’ names from resumes to ensure you choose people based on their skills and experience, not their perceived background.
11. Weight Bias
Judging a person negatively because they are larger or heavier than average. Opportunity: When making judgments about a person, consider how you would feel if the person was thinner.
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Now that you are aware of the different kinds of unconscious bias, you can start to put systems in place to prevent bias from interfering in your hiring and workplace decisions. For additional help, check out Catalyst’s entire Break the Cycle Toolkit, which features guides for managers, HR experts, and senior leaders on how to eliminate gender bias in hiring, performance assessments, and more. Catalyst. 11 Harmful types of unconscious bias and how to interrupt them. Blog post. January 2, 2020. Reprinted with permission.
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very day, members of the federal workforce do important work that helps our nation move forward—from public health to agriculture to transportation—while providing solutions for the challenges our Nation faces. Some people, however, may not consider a federal career in their field, or even know that career opportunities exist for them in the government. Next time you look for a new job, remember these five great benefits of a federal career:
A Career with a Mission
As public servants, we hold a special trust from the Nation that we work hard to uphold. At DCAA, and as an agency in DoD, our contract audits help protect the American taxpayers’ dollars and support our military service members. Your work has significant impact and serves the greater good.
Stability and Security
A federal career affords you peace of mind regarding your job security. As one of the largest employers in the Nation, government careers remain stable, with salaries that are established according to the General Schedule (GS) pay scale. And if you change locations or even federal agencies, your retirement, leave, and other benefits move with you.
Career Growth Opportunities
Through the GS pay scale, opportunities for advancement in GS level and salary occur at recurring intervals. At DCAA, entry-level employees who meet required performance standards can be reviewed for potential advancement every 52 weeks. Good job performance is key for this fast track to career advancement!
Generous Benefits Packages
Federal employment means that you have choices among exceptional benefits programs to assist you in many aspects and stages of your life. Learn about your options for health insurance, retirement plans, transportation subsidies, financial support for education, and more on our website.
Work-Life Balance
Working for the government affords you the opportunity to thrive in your professional and personal life. With significant paid leave, flexible scheduling, and health and wellness programs available through both federal and DCAA-wide programs, you can avoid burn-out and balance all you do. DCAA employees work hard every day to protect our country by protecting the warfighter and the American taxpayer. See how you can serve your country and neighbors today. Article provided by DCAA - Defense Contract Audit Agency www.dcaa.mil
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you do. After you have planned your career, you must act according to the plans. After you have set the goals, you must execute the steps that move you towards those goals. It’s no use if you stick it on the wall, stare at it everyday but do nothing. Remember, act now.
4. The Art Is in Do The art of getting things done and in fact getting more done is in starting to DO. Start small if you have to, aim for the lowest hanging fruit if you have to. The important thing is to get traction for your action. That way, small victories and achievements will spur you to do more. It is true with projects and it is true with your career too. Act now is an art you hone across time.
5. If You Don’t Who Will?
You want to surpass people at work? Be a competitive advantage to the team so the boss notices? Then be the Do-er. Do not be afraid that people will think lesser of you. There is too much credit given to so called ‘thinkers’ who do nothing but talk, talk, and talk. Nothing ever gets done. They think they are thinkers. I call them time wasters. If you can act upon those plans and get things going, people will see you as some-
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one who is productive. The best part is, it does not discount you as a thinker! Who says do-ers can’t be thinkers as well?
6. The Hard Discipline of Getting into Action Getting into action and getting things done takes a lot of effort. So, it’s easy for you to stand out and be competitive if you can get into action fast and follow up fast. That is what a lot of people do not have. As long as you have the hard discipline of acting now, you will gain advantage. People like to hide behind big phrases like “I am the big picture person”, “I am better at strategies” as if these big picture and strategies are of any use without someone putting them into place.
7. Once You Start You Can’t Stop Once you gain traction for your action. Keep moving. Do not stop. You will get better at it. You will get more done and you will be more productive. That is one great advantage that is very difficult to compete with. As I mentioned, doing takes a lot of discipline. Discipline many people do not possess. Long Yun Siang or Long, as he is popularly known runs http://career-success-for-newbies.com with his wife Dorena as their way of paying it forward. Their website – based on their real life experience - provides tips, tools and advise for newbies pursuing career success.
The art of getting things done and in fact getting more done is in starting to DO.
Mt. San Antonio Gardens, fondly known as "The Gardens", is a nationally recognized Life Care community in southern California.
The MaineHealth network of hospitals and healthcare organizations offers outstanding career opportunities to work and live in one of the most spectacular areas of our nation. Mt. San Antonio Gardens offers a wide variety of employment opportunities. Apply online today.
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Joining MaineHealth presents rewarding careers throughout our non-profit healthcare system. For a complete listing of MaineHealth System organizations and current openings:
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If you’re ready to make a difference, we’re ready for you to join our team. Everything we do is driven by the goal of helping our patients and communities improve their health and wellbeing. It’s our people who make that goal possible. Why is Unity Health where you want to be? Because we are who you are—dedicated, stable, and loyal to our community. If dedicated, stable, and loyal describes you, we welcome you to our Unity Health family.
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Nursing Careers: Tapping into Endless Opportunities
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become a nurse, you must have a genuine interest in the wellness of others, and it is a career that requires giving time and attention to people, according to Nyuma Harrison, nursing careers services specialist at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore. “It’s a people business. Sometimes, the customer isn’t always right, but it’s about how you meet their needs, how you take the time to educate him or her and how you make them feel,” she says. Nursing jobs, no matter what level, involve being hands-on healthcare professionals who have an opportunity to help someone feel better. Nurses can promote good health habits, prevent disease, and teach better living for longer lives. They can lend an understanding ear and a shoulder to cry on when a devastating illness threatens the strength of a family. Nurses also are advocates of health in their own communities. The field of nursing is booming, and there will be nursing jobs available for the foreseeable future. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the demand for registered nurses in the United States will climb by 19 percent by 2022, 25 percent for licensed practical nurses, and 31 percent for nurse practitioners. The need for more nurses results from the millions of aging Baby Boomers and the surge of more people in the health care system due to the Affordable Care Act.
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Many educational and career paths to choose
Depending on your nursing career goals, finances, and time commitments, you can choose a nursing degree that’s the right fit for you. Here’s a look at the different levels of nursing skills and what it takes to get there.
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) This qualification takes the shortest amount of time to complete, sometimes as little as one year, and usually at a community college or technical school, according to the BLS. After completing a stateapproved educational program, students must pass the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). Nearly 81 percent of first time, U.S.-educated students taking the test pass, according to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Many LPNs are expected to retire over the next decade, creating
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a big jump in job openings. These jobs most likely will be in rural and medically under served areas. However, there has been a push for three decades to move all nurses to the baccalaureate level. “A few hospitals took the lead on that. Then again, the need for more nurses has always been there,” Harrison says. “Most hospitals, even Johns Hopkins, still hire LPNs and associate degree nurses. But when they get hired, the administration tells them that in a year or two they will need to get an advanced degree.” LPNs ranked #19 in the Best Health Care Jobs for 2015 by U.S. News & World Report, and #41 for The 100 Best Jobs.
Registered Nurse (RN)
There are two different routes to becoming an RN. Programs options include a three-year, hospital-based nursing school program (where you receive a diploma), or two- or four-year college program. Graduates from two-year programs earn an associate degree in nursing
Depending on your nursing career goals, finances, and time commitments, you can choose a nursing degree that’s the right fit for you.
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The professional team members at Benefis bring their passion and skills to work every day, providing exceptional care for each patient. Joining the Benefis community gives you the chance to build a rewarding career as part of Montana’s premier health system.
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(ADN). Those completing a four-year college programs earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Successful completion of any of the programs means you must take the licensing exam, called the NCLEX-RN. After passing, you apply for a license to practice in your particular state. About 85 percent of all U.S.-educated RNs pass the exam the first time, according to the NCSBN. Registered nurses ranked #6 in the Best Health Care Jobs for 2015 by U.S. News & World Report , and #9 overall for The 100 Best Jobs.
Nurse Practitioner (NP) This profession is also referred to as advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). Nurse practitioners have a lot more autonomy than regular registered nurses. To pursue this nursing career, someone must already be a registered nurse, preferably with a bachelor’s degree. But according to the BLS, some schools offer bridge programs for RNs with an associate degree or nursing diploma. Graduate level programs are also offered for
those who have a related health science field degree. Many APRNs choose to earn their doctor of nursing practice (DNP) or PhD. “Nurse practitioners can lead clinics. They can see patients,” Harrison says. “They...can have assessment and advanced practice skills along with the nursing compassion and understanding. They fill the space between a nurse and a doctor.” She says that Johns Hopkins frequently receives job inquiries from doctors, and nine out of 10 times they are looking for nurse practitioners to staff their offices. Nurse practitioners ranked #2 in the Best Health Care Jobs for 2015 by U.S. News & World Report , and also ranked #2 overall for The 100 Best Jobs.
Getting to the Next-level Opportunity “There are 101 things you can do in nursing. You just have to sift through all the options that fit you.”
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Once someone has been in the nursing field for a while, at any level, they may want to acquire new skills and responsibilities and opportunities for increased pay. There are always “next level” opportunities to aspire to in the nursing profession. For instance, LPNs who want to become RNs can find a bridge program
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The good news is that there are plenty of jobs for everyone at all levels of education in nursing.
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at their local college or online to help them achieve that goal. Program lengths vary, and some have minimum requirements for how long someone should have been a practicing LPN before entering the program. Registered nurses with an associate degree wanting to complete a bachelor’s degree can find a bridge program to help them get there, Harrison points out. Those who have family and work commitments, can find flexible options to help them succeed. “There is a growing national movement to require all nurses to hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree ,” Harrison says. The demand for more highly skilled and educated nurses is pushing nursing schools to offer more accelerated bachelor’s and master’s degree programs . And for those interested in going from RN to Master of Nursing or Doctorate of Nursing degrees, there are plenty of those to choose from now, too. “Nursing is the only profession where you are not required to have an advanced degree,” Harrison says. “Pharmacists all have doctorate degrees. Doctors have doctorate degrees. Physical therapists have doctorate degrees. More and more, as our profession grows, the goal is to have more nurses with more advanced degrees.” But she says the good news is that there are plenty of jobs for everyone at all levels of education in nursing. “We need nurses to take care of people,” she says. “It’s that plain and simple.” Once you are a professional nurse, you might choose to focus on a particular specialty. There are numerous specialty options—each with its own education/certification requirements and related professional network or organization. You aren’t restricted to working in a hospital or doctor’s office. You can work in places such as camps, schools, emergency rooms, military bases, colleges, infection control departments, corporations, or prisons. It depends your preferences and skills.
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Some of the top specialties in demand, according to the BLS, include: Perianesthesia (recovery room) nurse: The demand for these
nurses is expected to jump up to 48 percent as doctors open their own outpatient surgical clinics. Diabetes nurse: The demand likely will jump 39 percent since the disease is one of the fastest growing. Medical surgical nurse: The growth outlook is expected to increase 30 percent through 2020. Critical care nurse: Job demand will increase 26 percent in the next five years. “There are 101 things you can do in nursing. You just have to sift through all the options that fit you,” Harrison says. “For instance, I fit well into the emergency room because I’m very comfortable with change, and can really dig deep in some project and then let it go.” Technology advancements through the years have helped nurses do their jobs smarter, faster, and more efficiently. “But you can never lose that human interaction that nurses do so well. You don’t nurse the monitor or the computer. You nurse the patient,” she says. Before plunging into becoming a nurse, remember that it is a very demanding job. You can be on your feet for many hours a day caring for patients, and taking orders from others. But it can be a very satisfying career -- assessing patients, collaborating with doctors and other medical staff, supporting families, and helping to educate those you care for about their health. It’s not a job that everyone could do or wants to do. If you have the compassion, toughness, and a teamwork attitude, it might just be the one for you.
"You can never lose that human interaction that nurses do so well. You don’t nurse the monitor or the computer. You nurse the patient.” Lee Nelson of the Chicago area writes for national and regional magazines, websites, and business journals. Her work has recently appeared in Realtor.org, Nurse.org, Yahoo! Homes, ChicagoStyle Weddings, and a bi-weekly blog in Unigo.com.
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Why You Should Consider a Career in Healthcare by TBS Staff
he thriving healthcare field offers some of the best career opportunities in the United States. If you’re seeking a personally and financially rewarding occupation, consider the healthcare industry. As a well-paid healthcare professional, you’ll work with caring coworkers to improve people’s lives. Salaries of nonsupervisory employees in most healthcare fields are higher than the average pay for all
private industry. Plus, you have more than 80 healthcare occupations to choose from. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the healthcare field to create more new jobs than any other field. The BLS forecasts a 33% employment growth for the healthcare and social assistance industry from 2010 to 2020, providing 5.7 million new jobs. The BLS forecasts continued demand for healthcare workers at all education levels.
The top five healthcare growth sectors are:
Below are some of the healthcare jobs from the 2011 U.S. News & World Report’s “50 Best Careers” list:
Home healthcare services Non-physical healthcare practitioner offices Medical and diagnostic laboratories Outpatient care centers Physician offices
Dental hygienist Massage therapist Optometrist Physician assistant Physical therapist assistant Radiological technologist
What type of healthcare job is right for you?
If you enjoy working with people, consider careers such as physician, nurse, occupational therapist, or physical therapist. If you’re a little shy, consider a job in a medical laboratory or a pathology job. Many healthcare occupations only require a two-year degree or a certificate. For example, a physical therapist assistant only needs a two-year associate degree. The median wage for physical therapist assistants in 2016 was $45,290.† Moreover, physical therapist assistant is one of the fastest growing occupations: The BLS forecasts 40% employment growth rate from 2014 to 2024.
Below are some healthcare jobs, together with their rankings, from the 2012 U.S. News & World Report’s “25 Best Jobs” list:
Registered nurse (#1) Pharmacist (#3) Medical assistant (#4) Physical therapist (#8) Occupational therapist (#10) Clinical laboratory technician (#13) Speech-language pathologist (#14)
Here are some goodpaying healthcare jobs that only require an associate degree:
As a well-paid healthcare professional, you’ll work with caring coworkers to improve people’s lives. According to U.S. News & World Report, jobs were selected based on the hiring demand forecast by the BLS for occupations from now until 2020, as well as employment growth potential, average salary, current unemployment rate for each industry, and job satisfaction.
ardiovascular technologist and C technician Dental hygienist Diagnostic medical sonographer Licensed practice/vocational nurse Massage therapist Occupational therapist assistant Radiologic technologist Respiratory therapist
The following are some good-paying healthcare jobs requiring only a bachelor’s degree:
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY FIREFIGHTER Announcing an examination cycle for placement into the City of Peoria 2022 Firefighter Eligibility Pool. 2021 Salary: $57,864.86
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS AGE: Minimum age at the time of hire is 21 years old. Maximum age at the time of application is 34 years old except: Applicants having previous full-time employment on an Illinois Fire Department or with an Illinois Fire Protection District; or applicants who have served the hiring department (as volunteer, paidon-call, or part-time) for the five (5) years preceding the time the Department begins to use full-time firefighters. EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduation from High School or GED equivalent minimum to apply. Prefer applicants with Fire Science college courses or degree in Fire Science or related field, and emergency medical technician (EMT) certification. OTHER: U.S. Citizenship; valid driver’s license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction. RESIDENCY: Applicants need not be residents of the City to apply. If hired, must establish and maintain permanent Peoria City residency at the end of one-year probationary period for ten full years of service. PHYSICAL AGILITY EXAMINATION: CPAT (Candidate Physical Agility Test). CPAT card must be valid within one year of the Written Exams (2/26/2022). ALL CPAT SESSIONS WILL BE HELD AT CHAMPION BUILDING, 5921 N. GALENA ROAD, PEORIA, IL 61615. CPAT Orientation Sessions (Call 309-494-8721 to schedule appointment): 11/30/21, 12/2/21, and 12/4/21 from 8am – 2pm; CPAT Open Gym (No appointment needed): 12/7/21, 12/9/21, 12/14/21, 12/16/21, 1/4/22, 1/6/22, 1/11/22, 1/13/22, 1/18/22, and 1/20/22; 6pm – 9pm; CPAT Timed Practice Test Sessions (Call 309-494-8721 to schedule appointment): 1/15/22 and 1/22/22; 8am – 4pm; CPAT Final Test Examination (Call 309494-8721 to schedule appointment): 1/28/22 - 2pm – 7pm; 1/29/21 – 8am – 4pm; 2/4/22 – 2pm – 8pm; and 2/5/22 – 8am – 4pm. Cost of the CPAT Card is $150 (Non City of Peoria Residents) and FREE (City of Peoria Residents) Must provide proof of residency (Valid State of Illinois Driver’s License). (Cash and money order accepted only) WRITTEN EXAM ORIENTATION: Orientation sessions will be held at Peoria Public Library, 107 NE Monroe, Peoria, Illinois on Wednesday, 2/9/22, 4pm – 6pm (Basement-Auditorium) OR Saturday, 2/12/22, 9:30am – 11:30am (Basement-Auditorium). NOT MANDATORY WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS: Thursday, 2/24/22, at 6:00pm OR Friday, 2/25/22 OR Saturday, 2/26/22, at 9:00am. You can choose which examination you would like to attend. There is no sign up needed. NO ONE ADMITTED AFTER 6PM or 9AM – NO EXCEPTIONS, Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette, 501 Main Street, Meeting Room Level, LaSalle Room, Peoria, IL 61602. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 5pm., Monday, February 7, 2022, or postmarked or faxed by February 7, 2022. Application must include a copy of the applicant’s certified birth certificate, (copy of registered certificate, not hospital copy with footprints), copy of driver’s license, a copy of high school diploma or high school transcript or GED certificate (Even if you have a college degree) and a copy of CPAT card. APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES AND FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON STREET, ROOM 202, PEORIA, IL 61602, UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE. ONLINE APPLICATION: www.peoriagov.org; FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8578, E-MAIL dbush@peoriagov.org. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. OFFICIAL CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABLE IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
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Working with Different Generations in the Workplace
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any employers these days pride themselves in maintaining a rich workplace culture. After all, diverse ideas can be a recipe for long-term success in any industry. This is where it can be valuable to have generational diversity in the workplace--but only if employees from different generational backgrounds are able to collaborate and communicate effectively. Having trouble with managing employees from different generations or helping employees from different generations see eye-to-eye? If so, then there are some tips you'll want to keep in mind.
These include: • Baby Boomers (those born immediately following WWII) •
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eneration Y-ers/Millennials (those G born 1980 through mid 90s)
eneration Z-ers (those born mid-90s G through early 2000s) Naturally, workers from each of these generations will have different viewpoints, strengths, and weaknesses that they bring to the table. For example, many baby boomers who are still in the workplace have a strong work ethic due to the difficult times in which they grew up. On the other hand, some of them may not be as well-versed with computers and other technology as employees from more recent generations. Common Workplace Of course, this isn't a blanket statement that's true of all baby boomers, but it is a Generations Currently, there are employees from numerous gen- useful example when it comes to thinking about how generaerations in the workplace and in a variety of industries. tion gaps could potentially affect the workplace.
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Different generations have different
With numerous generations commonly represented in today's typical work environment, it only makes sense that leaders and decision-makers should be adequately prepared to work with employees across generations. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done.
Adapt to Communication Styles
One important thing to remember is that workers from different generations have very different expectations and strengths when it comes to communication styles. While millennials and generation Z employees are likely comfortable with sending out an e-mail to a customer or receiving e-mail communication from a superior, your older generations (such as the baby boomers within your company) may be more comfortable with making a phone call or speaking to a client face-to-face. When it comes to communicating with your multigenerational employees and having them collaborate with others, then, keep these potential strengths and weaknesses in mind. For example, rather than sending out all your team communications via e-mail, consider holding the occasional meeting or conference call.
Understand Workplace Expectations
Different generations also have different cultural expectations--especially when it comes to their work-life balance. Workers from your baby boomer and X generation likely grew up during a time when employees logged all their hours from their workplace. These workers may not bat an eye at the
cultural expectations--especially when it comes to their work-life balance.
thought of a traditional Monday through Friday, 40-hour (or more) work week. On the other hand, many millennials and generation Z-ers have grown up in a time where telecommuting has become more common. Rather than working at the office 9-5 Monday through Friday, they may have expectations to work from home a day or two a week. The key here is to encourage individuals to work in a way that's best for them and for the company. This may mean giving employees the option to telecommute on occasion while allowing those who prefer the "traditional" 9-5 to continue working their set schedules. All the while, be sure to acknowledge the efforts of all workers equally.
Get Everybody on the Same Page
Finally, understand that it's not just up to you to be prepared for working with employees across generations. Your cross-generational workers must also be able to understand how to collaborate and communicate with each other. You can foster a better environment by conducting regular teambuilding exercises and even holding functions outside of work. By getting your employees to learn more about each other and their unique backgrounds, they can better collaborate in the workplace. Article provided by Constant-Content.com
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The Peace Corps is Recruiting Volunteers from Diverse Backgrounds
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he Peace Corps, established in 1961, partners with communities abroad to develop sustainable solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges at the grassroots level. While all volunteers returned home in March of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency is working to return to service and is now actively recruiting volunteers of backgrounds historically underrepresented in the organization, including African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans and Asian-Americans. “As part of our mission, we seek to reflect the rich diversity of the United States abroad, bringing different perspectives and solutions to development issues in the countries we serve,” says Carol Spahn, acting director of the Peace Corps. “We also seek to create inclusion – a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility and fairness; and leverages diversity so that all individuals are able to contribute to their full potential. If you’re interested in Peace Corps service, here’s what to know.
New Challenges
While Peace Corps service is demanding for every volunteer, being from a diverse ethnic background can introduce additional challenges, according to those who have served. “I had to deal with people’s expectations about Americans looking a certain way. About once a week I had to explain that Americans come from diverse backgrounds, and that I was just as much an American as any other Peace Corps volunteer,” says Neng Lee, a first-generation Hmong-American who served as a health volunteer in the Kyrgyz Republic (Kyrgyzstan) from 2015 to 2017, and as a youth development volunteer from 2017 to 2019.
“Volunteers are international cultural ambassadors representing the United States. That’s why it’s so important our body of volunteers actually reflects the Valuable Assets In other cases, a diverse background can be an advantage. diversity of the country.”
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with my Mexican culture,” says Maria Elena Venegas Banulelos, a Spanish speaking, Mexican-American Peace Corps volunteer who served in Jamaica. “For instance, both Mexicans and Jamaicans are very religious, we enjoy a little spice in our food, and like to dress our best when in public. Both cultures love soccer, dancing and loud music. Also, the environments are similar in the structure of the homes and agricultural products, and both are home to the most humble people.” This sentiment is shared by other volunteers as well. “My color and my accent have not affected my volunteer work negatively, instead this has allowed me to integrate well in my community, and people even call me ‘African,’” says Aboubakar Bodi, who was born in Togo and served in Jamaica.
Bringing Skills Home
Peace Corps service can be an emotionally rewarding experience and an effective way to develop the skills needed to make a difference in one’s community back home. It can also be a key stepping stone in one’s career. Volunteers serve for 27 months in education, health, agriculture and other sectors, and upon their return, they are able to usher innovative solutions to collective problems in U.S. communities. “I am very proud of having taught CPR and first aid to people in different villages in the Kyrgyz language. I also translated most of my CPR and first aid materials into Kyrgyz,” says Lee, who notes that, “Volunteering opens so many doors in the future, and the people you meet along the way will help you.” To learn more about Peace Corps or to connect with a recruiter, visit peacecorps.gov. Article provided by Statepoint.net
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