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Cultural diversity refers to the unique characteristics that distinguish individuals. Diversity transcends concepts of race, ethnicity, socioeconomics, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Increasingly, organizations are recognizing the value of understanding and encouraging diversity at the workplace. Learn how your organization can more closely mirror the diversity of its constituents.

	Helpful Links Nonprofit-specific Association Forum of Chicagoland An index of diversity resources. "Creating Diversity" Judith M. Hegarty, Human Management Services, Inc. Format: Powerpoint. A presentation from Idealist's 2003 Putting People at the Center conference. Diversity Central A catalog of articles and resources on workplace diversity. Diversity at Work The Diversity Assessment Scale Diversity In Action Newsletter (DIA) E-mail newsletter about effectiveness in multicultural settings; includes a featured article, as well as practical advice and resources links. Sietar Europa This online documentation center offers intercultural links for international and/or multicultural organizations, to better equip HR managers of employees that perform intercultural roles. The Diversity Factor A quarterly journal with articles on trends, theory, and practice, authored by executives, managers, academics, consultants, and researchers. (Online only) University of Maryland's Diversity Web Resources An index of resources on diversity. Winning with World Class Talent Toolkit An online toolkit compiled by Upwardly Global from years of experience and research, designed to help employers to simplify the complexities of hiring foreign-born professionals. Format: PDF Vancouver Ethnocultural Advisory Committee of the Ministry for Children and Families (Canada) Cultural Competency Assessment Tool Vault "Making Room for Religion in the Workplace" (undated) Back to Top