... a men-only allyship training for four cohorts of men (N = 55). Data were collected from observations, responses to pre-, post- and in-training surveys and interviews with trainees. Findings The men-only allyship training developed here provided a safe space for men, supporting...

... Recruitment Selection Training Career development Scotland Harris (2018) suggests there is an assumption that Scotland fares better in terms of race equality than England, a concept referred to as “Scottish exceptionalism”. He argues not only is there limited research into race equality...

.../methodology/approach The authors partnered with a major university to hold ally training for department chairs during a university-wide department chair meeting. The authors developed a methodology for creating and implementing training content using a focus-group-based training needs analysis...

... --> Diversity Gender Training Networks Inclusion Minorities Competitive advantage Commitment McDonald's McDonald's founder Ray Kroc's words “none of us is as good as all of us” serve as an appropriate title for a book that highlights the importance of collaboration and the significance of every...

..., with young people in a large new town. Thematic analysis highlighted significant issues and suggested factors that might differentiate between those in employment, education and training and those not in this position. Findings Young people's relationship with their Connexions PA emerged as a significant...

...”. In the context of labour market theories and the issues they raise in relation to skill, training and pay, the paper questions the presumption that young workers are distinctive with reference to contemporary notions of skill and training requirements. Design/methodology/approach Using a sub‐sample...

...Hazel Conley; Helen Rainbird Purpose The UK government has suggested that women's inequality can be addressed through improved education and training. The aim of this paper is to explore the extent to which this is the case by examining the opportunities for learning in a range of low‐paid jobs...

...Jim Barry; Elisabeth Berg; John Chandler; Linda Bell Purpose The “Training to Communicate” research (1999‐2001) explored “communication” training needs and provision in 76 health and social care public and independent sector agencies in London and South East England, including enhancement of work...

... out that most job growth in the USA has been in service sector jobs and other forms of low wage work that make it difficult to acquire further training or make wage gains. She describes the tension between policies that focus on the skills and opportunities of the individual worker vs those that try...

..., with the more positive characterisation always being of the latter. Suggestions for future training and research are made based upon these findings. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2005 Military leaders Leadership Training Perceptions of U.S. Military Leadership: Are All Leaders Created...

...Yawen Lai; Brian H. Kleiner Introduces the concept of diversity training, which educates a workforce about differences between employees. Provides a framework within whcih this training can be introduced. Looks at the outside agencies which can assist and compares training from different employers...

...Edwin Luwa; Brian H. Kleiner Provides a strategy for avoiding discrimination through education. Covers areas such as treating all fairly and equally, the hiring process, disciplinary action and training needs. Provides case law as examples. Covers particularly sexual and age discrimination...

...Judy Zhu; Brian H. Kleiner Outlines evidence that suggests training given to employees in order to change their values and attitudes to others and come to respect and understand differences between people have had little success and can create more social unrest than existed previously. Cites...

...Ratsamy Phomphakdy; Brian H. Kleiner Sets out the US legislation that makes job discrimination illegal, setting out the six main types of discrimination that are proscribed ‐ disability, age, sexual harassment, race, sexual orientation and gender. Assesses the success of diversity training...

... be taken under US law. Sees training as a key to stopping sexual harassment, briefly indicating what this training could cover. Also looks at what employers should do upon receiving a complaint of sexual harassment. Points out that prompt, appropriate and effective action by the employer provides...

..., drawing on examples for US firms to show good and bad practice. © MCB UP Limited 1999 Sexual harassment Policy Training Procedures USA Note: This paper was subsequently published in Equal Opportunities International, Volume 22 Number 2, 2003. Volume 18 Number 2/3/4 1999 HOW...

... of the participating men. The workshop also highlighted how men's conditioning is reinforced by organisational expectations as to how men should behave if they are to get ahead in their careers. Finally, the workshop showed the usefulness of separtate training for men where the focus is on positive role for men...

...Michael Simmons The programmes to create equal opportunities for women that have taken place and the ensuing need to find ways to enlist male managers as allies has prompted fresh thinking about the specific training needs of men. The conditioning of young men and the expectations placed upon them...