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Editorial Comment

t's going to take months if not years for us to truly understand how big of an impact COVID is having on our society and economy. Unfortunately, there is data that shows the pandemic is disproportionately impacting African Americans. In fact, majority black counties have three times the rate of infections and nearly six times the rate of deaths as majority white counties, according to the analysis.

The question, of course, is why.

Some of the reasons I found were: 1. African Americans hold more essential jobs 2. African Americans have more underlying health issues, with less access to health care 3. The dissemination of information is not reaching African Americans effectively There is so much wrong about all of those reasons.

Our society has got to change how we view and respond to people of color and their specific conditions. There is so much to do. Diversity and inclusion efforts are only the beginning.

February is Black History Month. Please find a way to celebrate, while staying safe.

Lisa Petty, Editor Equal Opportunity Employment Journal

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Why a Tech Career May Be Right for You

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Why Getting Tech Savvy Doesn't Have to be Hard

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Maintaining Normalcy While Routines Stay Disrupted

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Three Reasons to Pursue a Career in Engineering

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8 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in the Workplace

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Women in Law Enforcement

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Great Reasons to Hire Veterans

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Can Inclusion Efforts Increase Workplace Happiness?

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10 Traits of a Great Nurse

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Why a Tech Career Might be Right for You

by John Smith

you have an interest in innovation, a passion for helping people and the confidence to let your creativity shine, there are exciting and rewarding career opportunities available to you in technology in almost every industry. From supporting the development of critical vaccines; building the next generation of electric vehicles; creating new and engaging ways to deliver distance learning; keeping air, food and water safe and sustainable; or bringing efficiencies to the delivery of government services, there is a career in tech waiting for you.

Even better, you don’t necessarily need to be a computer whiz or math genius to land one of these jobs, as technical skills can often be taught, but professional and personal skills are often more difficult to find. Those in the know say that a growing number of employers are more interested in creativity, organization, verbal and written communications skills and a willingness to be a team player and less in technical acumen.

“That’s true for people joining the labor force for the first time, returning to the workforce, burned out or hitting a ceiling in their current job, or downsized out of a job through

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no fault of their own,” said Todd Thibodeaux, president and CEO of CompTIA, the Computing Technology Industry Association.

It’s a field that offers a certain amount of job security, too. The economic and employment disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have had an impact on tech occupations, though not nearly to the degree that other industries have been affected. The unemployment rate for IT occupations in the U.S. stood at 2.4% in November 2020, below the national unemployment rate of 6.7%.

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Employers across the country continue to advertise job openings for tech workers – there were nearly 200,000 listings in November 2020.

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Employers across the country continue to advertise job openings for tech workers – there were nearly 200,000 listings in November 2020. These openings were spread across many industries outside the technology sector, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, government, healthcare and education. You’ll also find great variety in the types of positions companies need to fill. They include application and software developers; tech support professionals, whose roles are increasingly important as more people work and learn from home; network analysts, architects and engineers; cybersecurity pros responsible for securing our data, devices and networks; and project managers tasked with keeping mission-critical projects on track.

There are a number of free resources available to help you learn more about tech careers:

• Cyberstates (cyberstates.org) is the definitive guide to information on the U.S. technology industry and workforce.

• I f you’re interested in cybersecurity, CyberSeek (cyberseek.org) has detailed information on the U.S. job market, including guidance on career paths and professional certifications.

• CompTIA (comptia.org) offers many tech career planning tools, including salary calculators and job search help.

“There are career options available that allow you to combine an interest in technology with something you are passionate about,” Thibodeaux said. “With the right access, encouragement and opportunity, anyone can maximize their digital knowledge and skills so they can achieve their 3/15/13 4:13 PMlife’s ambitions.”

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Why Getting Tech Savvy Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

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ore than 12 million people are currently employed in tech-related occupations in the U.S., either as information technology (IT) professionals or employees of technology companies. Yet employer demand for tech workers is still strong in many markets and industries, including technology, financial services, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government and education.

Unfortunately, misperceptions about tech occupations persist.

People assume that in such jobs, you’re relegated to working alone writing software code or that you need to be a math genius or have an advanced academic degree to even get your foot in the door. These misperceptions can discourage qualified candidates from exploring career options in the IT field.

“Today’s IT professional plays a leading role in virtually

every business and industry, identifying innovation and technologies that can determine the future of an organization,” says John McGlinchey, executive vice president for global certification with CompTIA, a nonprofit association for the IT industry.

“Companies are eager to hire people who communicate effectively, are comfortable working as part of a team and are creative in identifying how to use technology to make a business more efficient and profitable.

In fact, 62% of executives surveyed for CompTIA’s “Workforce and Learning Trends 2020” report ranked soft skills such as relationship building, persuasion, integrity and confidence with equal importance to hard technical skills when it came to hiring for their tech workforce.

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For anyone thinking about a career in tech, the best first step is to learn more about the technologies of today and tomorrow, and the occupations associated with these innovations. Many free resources are available. Here are three examples: The Future of Tech (www.futureoftech.org) is a growing library of resources on what’s new and what’s next in the world of technology. Topics such as artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, big data and the internet of things are highlighted on the site, which is designed for anyone interested in learning more about technologies that are shaping the way we live and work.

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“If you don’t believe technology is a viable career choice, consider all of the things you’ve done today that are made possible by technology­—from the car you drive and the streaming entertainment channels you enjoy to a telehealth visit with your doctor and the ease and efficiency of online banking.”

The IT Career Roadmap ( www.comptia.org/content/ it-careers-path-roadmap) offers insights into a variety of career paths, including tech support, networking, cyber security, data and software and web development.

The IT Salary Calculator ( https://www.comptia.org/ content/it-salary-calculator) allows you to explore salary estimates for different tech occupations at different levels of expertise. The calculator includes salary data from 400 different metropolitan areas covering 85% of the U.S. population, from an IT support specialist in Portland, Maine ($52,750) to a cyber security analyst in Portland, Ore. ($101,530).

“If you don’t believe technology is a viable career choice, consider all of the things you’ve done today that are made possible by technology­—from the car you drive and the streaming entertainment channels you enjoy to a telehealth visit with your doctor and the ease and efficiency of online banking,” says McGlinchey.

The IT field is no longer a world of pocket protectors and motherboards. With more people using more devices than ever before to stay connected to one another, industry experts say that today’s IT workforce is open for business for anyone with great curiosity, creativity, personality and versatility.

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Maintaining NORMALCY While Routines Stay Disrupted

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ith the roll-out of the vaccine taking place slowly, it may be awhile longer before life returns completely to normal. However, if you have been working remotely, it may be a good idea to reincorporate some of the elements of your regular routine into your schedule now.

Not only will maintaining a sense of normalcy help you to feel more productive and more like yourself again, it could also help make the transition to the workplace smoother when it does occur. Here are a few ways to go about it: • Rise and shine: Have you let your morning schedule slide into chaos during the pandemic? Now is the time to get back to your regular hours. Get to sleep each week night at your pre-pandemic bedtime and set your alarm for your regular wake hour. With no commute, you may find yourself with some extra time in the morning.

Use it to get organized for the day, exercise or check items off your to-do list.

• Get dressed: Dress as though you are heading into the workplace. Wear pants that don’t have an elastic waistband, do your hair and wear accessories. Regain your sense of style and feel good about how you look.

• Structure your day: When working remotely, it’s easy to feel like the workday has no clear beginning or end.

For better work-life balance, try to structure your day as you once did, setting regular business hours. Be sure to include breaks so you don’t experience burnout. And, if your weekdays once included time for socializing with colleagues, make time for it now. Set up a virtual coffee meeting, lunch or happy hour.

• Use tech tools: Stay accountable to your new schedule as well as your fashion goals with wearable tech, such as the Casio Edifice Watch. With full-time Smartphone Link technology, this timepiece enables you to stay up-to-date and on time. When paired to a compatible smartphone via Bluetooth, you can access the correct time in your current location and for up to 300 cities worldwide, as well as your calendar, receiving notifications for tasks, meetings and events. Featuring five alarms, a stopwatch, countdown timer and a twoyear battery life, this water-resistant timepiece can be a highly functional tool as you transition back to a regular schedule.

If working from home long-term has you feeling sluggish and unproductive, get back to your regular schedule. Maintaining a sense of normalcy can help get you out of the rut.

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Three Reasons to Pursue a Career in Engineering

by Sam Woolfe

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ngineering is the application of mathematical and scientific principles to the invention, design, improvement, maintenance, and understanding of man-made structures, machines, materials, devices, systems, and processes. There are different types of engineering, including civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering , chemical engineering, and computer engineering.

Pursuing a career in engineering carries a number of advantages, but three of the main benefits are the transferable skills you gain, the high demand for engineers, and attractive compensation.

Transferable Skills Whatever type of engineering you specialise in, your work will focus on solving complex problems – a skill that is

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Other skills you would gain as an engineer include project planning, analytical thinking, logical thinking, attention to detail, communication, teamwork, numeracy, and computer literacy. In an application or interview for a job, you could bring up a complex engineering problem and cite the skills that enabled you to devise an effective solution and deliver high-quality results. Even if the job has nothing whatsoever to do with the type of engineering you specialised in, an employer will still be impressed by your ability to learn and utilise skills that are relevant to their business.

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You also don’t necessarily have to study a particular type of engineering in order to pursue a career in, say, mechanical engineering; nor do you even need to study engineering in general in order to become an engineer. The 10 most popular degrees for people who work in engineering are Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Information Science Studies, Civil Engineering, and Chemistry.

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Engineering is an extremely lucrative career path. In the US, a newly graduated electrical engineer can expect to earn over $57,000 a year, while mid-career salaries are nearly $90,000. The starting salary for a hardware computer engineer is nearly $64,000 per annum, while a mid-career salary is over $100,000. A graduate with a degree aerospace engineering can expect to earn over $65,000 in their first job, which will then rise to over $103,000 in the middle of their career. A chemical engineer has perhaps the highest starting salary, at $94,000 a year.

Statistics show year after year that engineers have the highest average starting salary. Plus, if you really excel in your career path, then the financial rewards will be huge. A computer hardware engineer in the top 10% of earners, for example, can make over $170,000 a year.

If employability and financial security are major concerns for you, then a career in engineering is worth serious consideration. However, the benefits of engineering extend far beyond salary. Engineers make a real difference to the world by designing, maintaining, and improving so many things that we all depend on and benefit from in our dayto-day lives. A career in engineering can be meaningful and fulfilling for this very reason.

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8 Meaningful Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in the Workplace Written by Connie Du

ow many of you had a dedicated African-American history unit in February—Black History Month—as part of your curriculum?

For those of us in the United States, it’s fairly common for schools to recognize Black History Month. But as we get older, mandated education and celebration of AfricanAmerican history gets less common. Which is a total bummer, and a lost opportunity! It also doesn’t help that February is a short month.

But let’s not dwell on the negative. There’s so much positive that can be celebrated in that short period of time!

As President Gerald Ford said in 1976 when he officially recognized Black History Month , we need to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Including in the workplace.

Why do we celebrate Black History Month?

Black History Month actually started as Negro History Week in 1917. Author, journalist, and historian Carter G. Woodson—now appropriately recognized as the “father of black history”—lobbied vigorously for the national recognition of black stories and perspectives.

Woodson believed deeply that equality was only possible with the acknowledgement and understanding of a race’s history, and dedicated his life to the study of AfricanAmerican historical research.

Woodson also hoped that the time would come when Black History Month would be unnecessary. Unfortunately, we have a long way to go.

So, how does this relate to the workplace? There’s a plethora of research that covers the racism, discrimination, and unfair treatment that Black employees face. This

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“Since its inception, Black History Month has never been just a celebration of black America’s achievements and stories—it’s part of a deliberate political strategy to be recognized as equal citizens.” –Dr. Theodore R. Johnson attitude persists despite the efforts of diversity initiatives.

As HR professionals, it’s up to us to set the standard of how to eradicate discrimination and bias— conscious and unconscious—and, in the process, encourage the inclusion of all employees. Recognizing and celebrating employees’ racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds can be effective in building psychological safety and employee engagement. Thus, celebrating Black History Month in the workplace is an excellent way to achieve that goal.

(P.S. If you need help selling the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the workplace to your higher-ups, check out this blog post.)

Celebrating Black History Month in the workplace best practices Race in the workplace can be a touchy subject, and many

organizations try to be “colorblind” in a misguided attempt at establishing equality.

In fact, when companies downplay demographic differences , this actually just increases underrepresented

employees’ perception of bias from their white colleagues and reduces engagement in their work.

So, best practice #1: Don’t be colorblind. Your employees should be able to openly discuss, embrace, and be proud of their cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Embrace your differences!

With this in mind, let’s cover some other Black History Month—and any cultural or ethnic celebration—best practices!

Make it a company-wide effort

In the spirit of inclusivity, everyone in your organization should be encouraged to participate with enthusiasm. It shouldn’t be the sole responsibility of Black employees to organize their own recognition, and you’ll find that it’s transformative to have employees of every background participating and learning during Black History Month.

Don’t single anyone out

Along the same lines, you shouldn’t assume that someone wants to be involved in your Black History Month planning

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simply because of their ethnic background. That places the burden of responsibility on them, and if they’re a visible minority at your workplace, they might feel tokenized about their role at your workplace—especially if this initiative is a new thing at your company. Remember, for best results, you should be recognizing all your employees, all year round.

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Consider areas of growth

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“But wait!” you say, “What if my workplace doesn’t have Black employees, or isn’t very diverse at all?”

This is definitely a good consideration! It’s important to understand your organization’s areas of growth, and Black History Month is a great opportunity to do that. If you find your company lacking in its diversity and inclusion practices, why not take the time to examine your current recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding processes?

Chances are, your fellow team members will appreciate and welcome your efforts. In a survey done by Glassdoor, 57% of respondents believe their employers could be doing more to increase diversity and inclusion. And if you’re a company that intends to grow, two-thirds (67%) of active and passive job seekers consider a diverse workforce to be an important factor in evaluating companies to work for.

Trust us —and decades of research —a diverse and inclusive workplace is worth the effort.

Okay, now that we have those principles down, let’s dive into some actual ideas!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH IN THE WORKPLACE IDEAS

There’s always an opportunity to learn something insightful when you listen to a new perspective. From unconscious bias training to volunteering to an old-fashioned lecture from an expert, there are lots of ways to recognize Black History Month. Here are a few:

Education

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Bring in speakers Prepare to be starstruck!

Bring in influential authors, historians, or activists to speak to your employees about race relations, civil rights, and other critical topics surrounding Black identity.

Panel discussions allow for multiple speakers to bounce ideas around for a thorough conversation, while presentations can really highlight a speaker’s area of expertise. Whichever style your company goes with, It’s sure to be an engaging and thought-provoking experience.

Plan a workshop While there’s usually still a main speaker or facilitator involved, workshops are unique in that participants are usually encouraged to be hands-on and think critically about what they’re learning. You’ll be working, not just listening!

At Bonusly, we’re really looking forward to Paradigm’s Managing Unconscious Bias Workshop at our annual company retreat. While not directly related to Black History Month, this workshop will shed light on and address the issues many Black employees face in the workplace today.

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Organize a book club Reading nonfiction or fiction books by black authors can be a poignant and meaningful way to recognize Black History Month. Bonus points if you bring in a facilitator to guide and make the most of your discussions (or even the author themself! ). There are so, so many excellent books by black authors out there, but here’s a quick list of recent hits: Nonfiction • Becoming by Michelle Obama • Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates • The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race, an anthology edited by Jesmyn Ward • Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine Fiction • Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi • The Sellout by Paul Beatty • The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead • Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

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Service

Volunteer Volunteering with local nonprofits and charities is an excellent way to help the community, bond with your team members, and even inspire engagement and motivation in the workplace!

Lending your support as an organization is uniquely powerful because you can bring a lot of helping hands to a project, but you can also form corporate partnerships and create lasting relationships by establishing internship, apprenticeship, or recruiting programs.

You know your own community better than we do, but Black Girls CODE, National Society of Black Engineers, and My Brother’s Keeper Alliance are good places to start if you’re looking for national Black-led organizations!

Donate Pool your resources together or arrange a fundraiser to support racial justice. Sometimes, the gift of money is the most impactful thing you can give to a charity, especially when it comes to education or legal funds. We recommend checking out The Sentencing Project, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, and the NAACP Defense and Educational Fund.

It’s also worth it to look into Historically-Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs). Consider establishing a scholarship fund or even mentorship opportunities!

Inclusion

Reflect As we mentioned, Black History Month is a great time to think about your company’s current diversity and inclusion efforts, and make changes as needed. Teams with inclusive cultures outperform their peers by a staggering 80% , but only about 11% of organizations can say that they have truly inclusive environments. There is always room to improve.

Don’t know where to start? We love this quote from our friends at Officevibe: “Remember that your organization and its people do not exist separately from the world, meaning that you need to pay attention to how world events might affect your employees.”

Be thoughtful; do you create safe spaces to discuss current events affecting your team members’ communities?

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.

View and apply online for current opportunities www.philadelphiafed.org/careers The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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Or do you stay silent? Every organization and individual team member has different support needs, but showing you care and bringing these employees into the fold can hugely affect their sense of belonging and inclusion.

One of the best ways to foster inclusion is by seeking out and listening to the perspectives and opinions of those you’re trying to include. Reach out to Black leaders in your organization and get their input on how they would like to be recognized during Black History Month and beyond.

Collaborate Take it a step further by establishing a diversity, equity, and inclusion committee at your organization. This act shows that your company is dedicated to making your team environment a better place, and encourages a free-flowing of ideas and feedback between employees and leadership.

Recognize We firmly believe that employee recognition is crucial to building inclusive workplaces.

Culture Amp and Paradigm surveyed over 7,000 individuals from 35 organizations and found that a sense of belonging was the single metric that was consistently and universally tied to workplace commitment, motivation, pride and recommendation.

One of the best ways to foster inclusion is by seeking out and listening to the perspectives and opinions of those you’re trying to include.

Furthermore, the correlation between belonging and engagement was stronger for underrepresented groups.

Makes sense, doesn’t it? One way to ensure more people are recognized is to diversify the parties responsible for giving recognition. And by pairing inclusive rewards with that recognition, you can amplify its effects.

Considering that executive boards and leadership positions tend to be less diverse, the simple act of implementing a 360-degree and peer recognition program at your workplace can make a big difference in your inclusion metrics.

To see how much of an impact recognition can have at your organization, read our Year in Bonusly report!

NEXT STEPS

February is a short month, so if you want to implement Black History Month activities meaningfully and thoughtfully, start soon! ?

Has this post sparked inspiration? Tell us in the comments below, or check out these additional resources from Bonusly: • 10 Diversity & Inclusion Statistics That Will Change How • • • •

You Do Business Seven Team Building Activities That Actually Build

Stronger Teams It’s Our Responsibility as HR Professionals to Address Racial Injustice Why Employee Recognition is Crucial to Inclusion Something for everyone: The benefits of offering inclusive employee rewards

Continue the conversation by joining our upcoming virtual event, Foundations of Anti-Black Bias in the Workplace, on March 1st!

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COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

Women have never been as important in law enforcement as now.

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lthough there were some women in law enforcement as early as the 1910s, those women cops worked mostly with children and women, guarded female prisoners, and were relegated to the “Women’s Bureau” with limited responsibilities. As you can imagine, breaking through the glass ceiling wasn’t easy, especially for the higher ranks within the police department.

In 1972, Congress passed an amendment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibiting state and local agencies from job discrimination based on gender. Police departments were required to hire women for jobs on an equal basis with men. The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia conducted a study, assigning a number of newlyhired women officers to patrol work traditionally reserved

for male officers. The study observed the women for a year.

Some of the key findings were significant: • Women patrol officers tended to be more effective than their male counterparts in avoiding violence and defusing potentially violent situations.

• Women were less likely than men to engage in serious unbecoming conduct.

• Citizens involved in incidents with police officers had the same level of respect for and favorable attitudes toward patrol officers of both sexes.

• Women were becoming a force to be reckoned with.

Read on to learn more about the history of women in law enforcement.

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HISTORY OF WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT Today, women play a major role and are a respected part of the police force. But that didn’t happen without a lot of persistence. Historically, even at the police academy, women weren’t treated as equals. They had lower targets for physical ability and weren’t allowed to drive pursuit cars or shoot shotguns.

Then in the 1960s, some women police officers were allowed to work undercover in the Vice Squad to bust drug dealers and prostitution rings.

But they still weren’t normally able to graduate out of the Women’s Bureau or become full patrol officers.

But times were changing.

Eventually a group of New York policewomen sued to be able to test for promotions. After that, police departments across the U.S. were forced to desegregate and allow women into all levels of law enforcement. That opened the door for women to become sergeants, lieutenants and detectives.

PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT Women in law enforcement make up about 15 percent of all state, municipal, and county police officers, according

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to the National Center for Women & Policing (NCWP).

However, there is a great deal of variation in the percentages of women in different police agencies. In some large cities and counties, women account for over 20 percent of all officers, but in state police departments, they may account for less than 6 percent of officers.

BENEFITS OF WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT Women in law enforcement bring a lot to the job, including offering different ways of dealing with conflict. Women may not have the brute strength of men, but their bravery, creativity and verbal skills make them ideal for the job. Many male police officers could learn a lot from their female counterparts.

Some women now teach self-defense at police academies, since it’s been proven that size has nothing to do with being a good police officer.

If you think you have what it takes to become a police officer, contact the schools of your choice to learn about their criminal justice programs— especially if you plan on moving up the chain of command.

Take your first step today toward finding an interesting and good-paying job. Enter the realm of the proud women in law enforcement.

Sources: A Different Shade of Blue: How Women Changed the Face of Police Work by Adam Eisenberg; Policefoundation.org Article provided by allstardirectories.com and www.allcriminaljusticeschools.com

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hen you hire veterans, you’re choosing from a diverse pool of employees who demonstrate a wide range of knowledge and skills. Veterans possess a commitment to excellence, demonstrated integrity, and a drive to perform the best work possible. With them, you’ll find a level of discipline, maturity, and training that is rare in civilian employees. The following are just a few of the things you benefit from when you hire a vet.

Team-Player Attitude

Veterans understand the value of genuine teamwork, and how diverse individuals can cooperate to achieve over-arching goals. Veterans know that real teamwork grows from a sense of responsibility to their colleagues.

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Great Reasons to Hire Veterans

Ability to Handle Stress and Meet Deadlines

A typical requirement of military training is that service members be prepared to perform. They must be able to not only do their job, but do it in an efficient manner. Setting priorities, accomplishing missions, and meeting schedules are ongoing responsibilities of individuals in the military. With this responsibility comes added pressure and stress, but military personnel are trained on how to deal with these factors in a constructive way.

Leadership

Veterans are trained by the military to accept and carry out responsibility for resources, tasks, and their own behavior. This special training consists

of inspiring leadership in others and motivating others; setting examples; and giving clear and detailed directions.

Core Values

While each branch of the military has its own specific set of core values, they all adhere to the same basic principles: commitment, integrity, accountability, and “service before self”. Veterans understand the importance of these principles in building a strong team.

Diversity

Veterans represent many different walks of life and are accustomed to working with all types of people regardless of race, gender, religion, or ethnicity.

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MARYLAND The City of Frederick is the second largest city in Maryland. Frederick is a great place to live, work and play.

Join our team of more than 870 employees and enjoy work-life balance and the chance to serve the public and make a difference where you live.

Positions available in various professional and technical fields:

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The City of Frederick is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and inclusive work environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.

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The City of Frederick • 101 North Court Street Frederick, MD 21701

Join one of the most progressive credit unions in the industry. DCU is the largest credit union in New England and among the top 20 nationwide.

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Can Inclusion Efforts Increase Workplace Happiness?

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the modern workplace, it’s not enough to just offer a paycheck and traditional benefits to a new generation of employees; these young, ambitious, and forward-thinking people are looking as closely at a company’s diversity and inclusion policy as they are the details of their insurance plan.

Modern employees want a workplace that represents a wide range of voices – and want to work for a company that commits to diversity and inclusion. When employees feel included in their work environment, they’re more committed to the work they do, the colleagues they work with, and the company they belong to. That’s the recipe for a happy workforce.

So, how can inclusion efforts lead to a happier workforce?

Let’s break it down here.

An Inclusive Workforce Promotes Employee Well-Being…

An inclusive workplace is one that is empathetic to circumstances it may never understand. An atmosphere of inclusivity inspires confidence and energy, empowering employees to be their “best self” every day. By ensuring

that things like mental health, selfcare, and general well-being take precedence, employees have the support they need to succeed in their careers.

As a result? Inclusive workplaces promote a happy, stable workforce and are a key factor when it comes to retention. A Gartner Research study, for example, reported that employees at companies with high levels of

diversity and inclusion are 20% more likely to stick around.

…and an Inclusive Workforce is a Profitable Workforce

A more profitable workforce is a happier workforce all around – and inclusion leads to a happier workforce.

Diversity and inclusion lead to cross-cultural teams; those teams bring about creativity and innovation, which blossoms into desirable outcomes and successful projects. Successful projects lead to bigger profits and better-paid employees.

Let’s break down the statistics here (as detailed in our Business Case for Inclusion infographic) • A bout 2/3 of job seekers consider a company’s

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As a Patient Records Abstractor IV for UCLA Health Sciences, you will abstract clinical and pathological information according to California Cancer Registry (CCR), Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End-Results (SEER), and California Cancer Surveillance Program (CSP) of L.A. County guidelines and assign ICD-0 codes into the UCLA Cancer Registry database. You will be responsible for assigning the appropriate accession/sequence number to reach reportable case, the appropriate TNM stage to all analytic cases and Extent of Disease (EOD), and the appropriate SEER Summary stage of disease for all analytic cases. Your established experience in these areas means you can abstract information with a less than 3% error rate as required by the CCR. In terms of case finding, you will review Dermatology, Pathology, Diagnostic Indexes, autopsy reports, Death Certificates, Bone Marrow and other source documents to determine report ability of cases. You will enter reportable identified cases into the Cancer Registry suspension file for abstracting, and you will be a resource on abstracting and report ability of cases for other Cancer Data Center staff.

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diversity when deciding where to work • Organizations with inclusive work cultures are 2x as likely to exceed financial targets • Companies with ethnically diverse leadership are 33% more likely to outperform competitors More money isn’t the only benefit for employees. Along with a financial boost, there’s another reason why profitable companies make for happier employees. Working for a company doing well financially helps to instill a sense of pride in your accomplishments – bolstered by the fact that you know your company has a commitment to inclusion at its core.

What Companies Can Do

Establishing an inclusive workforce is integral for a company to move forward on a platform of both equality and equity, and a key component towards better employee satisfaction and retention. Across gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and other factors, workplaces that strive to include a diverse group of employees make for a happier workforce and make the world a better place.

So how can your organization move forward with an inclusive workforce? Start with these action steps in what we call the “Five-E” model: • Enact diversity training to grow empathy and awareness • Establish employee resource groups to hear diverse perspectives • Ensure all voices throughout the organization are heard • Encourage all employees to bring their “full selves” to work • Get Executive sponsorship to secure buy-in from the “top-down” of the organization Article provided by globesmart.com and aperionglobal.com

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health are committed to excellence in the delivery of patient care, educating the health professionals of tomorrow and discovering new knowledge. As one of the most distinguished medical institutions in the country, our history is filled with outstanding people and accomplishments.

Diversity, inclusion and cultural competence are critical components of our mission and we celebrate the uniqueness of each of our employees every day.

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N Whether a seasoned nurse, a new nurse, or maybe someone considering a career in nursing, here are ten characteristics of what makes a great nurse great.

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TRAITS OF A GREAT NURSE

ursing can be a wonderful career choice, however, it’s not an easy job. Some nurses seem like they were born to be a nurse, while others may decide early on during nursing school or halfway through their career that nursing just isn’t the right career choice for them.

Whether a seasoned nurse, a new nurse, or maybe someone considering a career in nursing, here are ten characteristics of what makes a great nurse great.

1. Leadership Not everyone is a natural born leader, however, developing leadership skills throughout a career in nursing is key to being an effective nurse. Leadership skills in patient advocacy, in establishing clinical and professional standards, and communicating within a team of healthcare professionals are important leadership skills for nurses to develop.

2. Caring Nature

Nurses have a great privilege of being with people through some of their best experiences, such as having a healthy newborn, to some of their worst experiences, such as trauma and supporting families through the death of a loved one. At the core of this is caring. The concept of caring isn’t necessarily something that is taught in school; however, nurses can develop their awareness of how they show that they care in terms of communication, listening, and support.

3. Eye for Detail Nurses have long been touted as the eyes and ears of doctors. Particularly in hospital settings where a nurse may spend 12 hours of the day with a set patient load, nurses are pivotal for detecting changes in patient status. Having a strong set of head-to-toe assessment skills is crucial for

Holy Redeemer’s holistic approach to healing is unique among healthcare providers.

Caring for the total person goes beyond the act of delivering excellent medical care. It involves meeting the emotional,

spiritual and social services needs of those we serve.

From maternity and neonatal services, to end-of-life care and every stage of life in between, Holy Redeemer’s services focus on your total well-being.

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less talking with patients, as patients 6. Love of Learning are usually intubated, but they are still working within a team and need to be Nursing is a lifelong learning process.

As new science and research findings comfortable working with people. develop, nurses need to stay up to date on best practices for patient care 4. Patience and evidence-based care. Having a genuine passion for learning can make Patience for patients is a key trait in this process natural and enjoyable. awesome nurses. Patience in listening Even experienced nurses need to to patients to know them well can be open to self-reflected learning help nurses provide good care. and stay current. Experienced Explaining procedures as often nurses and new nurses can learn as necessary so that patients are from each other as each share comfortable with their care, and what they already know and teaching patients at the bedside what they have recently learned. or in an outpatient setting so that they can be as independent as 7. Emotional possible with their own care are Intelligence just a few of the many ways that Being able to “read” people well is nurses require patience. a uniquely beneficial skill that great 5. People Person nurses exhibit. Patients who are sick and in a hospital setting are in an It’s hard to think of an area of nursing extremely vulnerable state. It’s key that that does not involve working with nurses develop a sense of how to people. Even a research nurse is dealing Being able to “read” approach each patient best in order with findings that will ultimately have people well is a uniquely to communicate with them in different an effect on patients and the people within their profession. Some nurses beneficial skill that great styles.

Some patients who are quite ill may find working in higher technical nurses exhibit. may prefer, and require, a clear and units, such as intensive care, may mean noticing changes in patients that can be lifesaving. Everything from the mental status of a patient to a change in the color of their fingers can be important in providing good patient care.

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concise style of communicating, while others may be suffering from loneliness and may respond better to more discussion around their care.

8. Team Player

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next nursing shift taking over care, to providing patient education about their care.

10. Ethical

Treating people fairly and equally in of utmost importance Whether working independently as a home care nurse for a nurse. Nurses need to have the self-awareness or within a visible team in a hospital setting, teamwork required to identify their own biases and leave those is essential. A team can be small behind. Nurses need to be aware of including the patient, the nurse, their judgements and stereotypes and the doctor providing nursing that they may have been raised with care orders or can be huge as seen and ensure that they treat patients in some hospital settings. all the same with equal opportunity For example, a patient in the to optimal care. For example, intensive care unit can have a nurse, judging a person with chronic pain an intensivist, a cardiologist, a as a drug-seeker and holding back respiratory therapist, a dietician, a necessary pain medication can treat physiotherapist, and a pharmacist all patients unfairly as well as cause involved, in addition to the patient detrimental physical effects. and their family. Nurses need to Being a nurse is a privilege that be comfortable sharing assessment allows nurses to dive deep into the While there are millions of findings and receiving input and personal lives of people and their feedback from the team, all in the nurses working worldwide, loved ones. While there are millions name of providing optimal care. of nurses working worldwide, only only a certain percentage of a certain percentage of those are 9. Strong Communicator amazing nurses. Whether new to those are amazing nurses.

Both strong written and verbal nursing or nearing retirement, a few communication skills are important moments of self-reflection are worth for nurses to be comfortable with. Communicating as a it to consider what nursing traits make a great nurse great. nurse includes everything from effectively providing a Article provided by Constant-Content.com handover summary about the status of patients to the

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ASPENPOINTE provides exceptional behavioral health care to our community, one patient at a time. Our continuum of care includes mental health and substance abuse services as well as career and education enhancement programs for individuals and families. From teen, child and family counseling, AspenPointe provides many avenues to help and treat people seeking behavioral health.

We strive to hire hard-working, dedicated employees who will join us in our commitment to provide the best services for our community.

We are committed to being the employer of choice.

To that end, we offer a comprehensive benefits program in order to attract and retain the best employees.

Learn more about us and our open positions at

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By encouraging curiosity and individuality, we’re moving toward achieving this goal... together. In our workplace, everyone is welcomed, respected, supported and valued.

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THANK YOU

VETERANS FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System (SFVAHCS) 4150 Clement Street • San Francisco, CA 94121

At SFVAHCS, we strive to hire only the best!

Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide. If you have what it takes, please consider applying for one of our available positions. You may view our announcements online and receive application materials by visiting our website at www.sanfrancisco.va.gov/careers/ or call the job hotline 415-750-2107.

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Working with and for America’s veterans is a privilege, and we pride ourselves on the quality of care we provide.

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