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Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development

Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development
Author(s)/Editor(s): Claretha Hughes (University of Arkansas, USA)
Copyright: ©2015
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-7324-3
ISBN13: 9781466673243
ISBN10: 1466673249
EISBN13: 9781466673250

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Description

Today’s workforce represents individuals of various backgrounds and experiences. The influence of such individuals is becoming an important component in the workplace and researchers continue to explore the challenges of understanding the connection between employee profiles and the overall success of a company.

Impact of Diversity on Organization and Career Development brings together a reflective discussion on the previous approaches and strategies of companies in relation to the paradigm shift in workplace equity of today’s workforce. By examining both old and new strategies, the research included in this publication will present a unique approach for future company enhancement and employee success. This publication is an essential reference source for researchers, practitioners, managers, and students interested in the effects of multicultural representation on both a company and its employees through professional growth and advancement.



Reviews and Testimonials

In recent years there has been a paradigm shift in workplace equity and today’s workforce represents a greater number of individuals from various backgrounds. Each of these workers brings a unique set of experiences to a company which can positively effect the overall success of the company. Understanding and measuring this effect though can be challenging. This book includes journal style contributions from top researchers that explore historical approaches and emerging strategies for understanding the impact of diversity on career development. Specific topics covered include company culture, globalization, professional growth and workplace equity. Students, researchers and practitioners alike will find this book useful.

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Author's/Editor's Biography

Claretha Hughes (Ed.)

Claretha Hughes, Ph.D. Professor, teaches Human Resource Development at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. She has over 31 years of extensive professional experience in business and industry and continues to serve as a consultant to international, national, and state organizations. Her research interests include valuing people and technology in the workplace, technology development, diversity intelligence, learning technologies, and ethical and legal issues. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and books and has authored or co-authored 15 books. She is a book proposal reviewer for SAGE, Emerald, IGI Global, and Palgrave Macmillan. She has completed National Science Foundation Research in Formation of Engineers grant as a Co-PI. She is the 2021 recipient of the Academy of Human Resource Development’s FORWARD Award, and the 2009 University Council of Workforce and Human Resource Education Outstanding Assistant Professor. Dr. Hughes has a Ph.D. in Career & Technical Education from Virginia Tech, a MT degree in Textile Technology Management from NC State University, a BA in Chemistry from Clemson University, and an MBA from the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas. She has publications in journals such as Human Resource Development Review, Advances in Developing Human Resources, New Horizons in Adult Education and Human Resource Development, Human Resource Development International, theInternational Journal of Human Resource Development and Managementt, and the Journal of the North American Management Society.(43f4ffe3-b39f-4748-a1b0-7cc7342911dd)



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