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Why equality is not the same as equity

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

People who grew up in marginalized groups are probably familiar with the difference, since they likely had to work much harder to receive the same level of education as many of their peers or to find networking opportunities that came more easily to others. Let’s consider educational costs. That would be an example of equality.

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The Quick and Easy Way to Find the Best Applicant From Among Hundreds

Paul G. Silva

Being unable to fully and objectively review applicants perpetuates the existing weaknesses of the selecting culture, misses out on diamonds in the rough, and it is costly. I don’t want unlucky people working in this department. As with many good jokes, it’s funny because it has a nugget of truth to it.

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Defending your organization from misinformation with neuroscience

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Because of a phenomenon called “cognitive fluency,” meaning how easily we process information. The more effort it takes to process information, the more uncomfortable we feel about it and the more we dislike and distrust it. Reading the second sentence did not inspire such a strong reaction. The lazy brain. Our brains are lazy.

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5 Activities That Require Hybrid Employees To Come To The Office

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year.

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Cultivating a Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecosystem Building Programs

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. Kate went on to explain the importance of laying a strong foundation by educating ourselves and listening to the perspectives of others in order to understand their needs.

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4 Essential Insights for the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

REMEMBER: Educate yourself, talk with other professionals or mentors, discuss with appropriate peers and, above all, listen to your instincts. REMEMBER: Educate yourself, talk with other professionals or mentors, discuss with appropriate peers and, above all, listen to your instincts. Environment + Energy = Success.

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Larissa de Moura: Working Towards a World Without Borders

Impact Hub

INMI , a social startup dedicated to supporting young students in finding the best educational programs around the world, was born out of that journey. I discovered new motivations and professional challenges in the social field, explored intercultural networking, improved languages, and got in touch with new cultures.