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Aftermarket car parts – The cheaper option to quality!
Car repairs and replacements are necessary for every car owner at some point within the car's lifetime. The wear and tear that comes with the regular use of a vehicle or damage of any kind would always prompt a car owner to make needed replacements and repairs where necessary. Aftermarket parts can be a good alternative to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. They are easily available and far cheaper than original parts. Aftermarket parts are car parts manufactured by a company different from the original manufacturer.
Generic versus Stock parts
Aftermarket car parts are not always of inferior quality compared with originally manufactured parts. Some manufacturers have obtained licenses to manufacture parts that are of a similar quality to those. In fact, many vehicle owners have found licensed aftermarket parts of far better quality and durability than other generic parts. Sometimes, it is not easy to find original manufacturer parts on short notice, and if licensed aftermarket parts are available, then they would serve the purpose just as well. However, in the event of a collision, you are advised to install original car parts for a good fit. There is comfort in knowing that original car part manufacturers have tested their parts for safety during collisions.
You need to check the insurance regulations in your local jurisdiction before installing any generic parts. Some insurance companies advise clients to use aftermarket parts to cut on costs. Other jurisdictions have either banned the use of aftermarket parts altogether, or require the disclosure of aftermarket parts in a vehicle when filling out insurance.
Benefits of aftermarket parts
Many benefits can be attributed to the use of generic parts in a vehicle. They are cheap since most manufacturers have had them made overseas, where production costs are much lower and regulations less stringent. This does not necessarily imply a compromise on quality. By reverse engineering of original parts, aftermarket part manufacturers have been able to identify weaknesses in some of the parts and produce better quality parts. There is a massive array of generic parts, each with its strengths and vulnerabilities. Competition keeps the prices of generic car parts low. It is easy to access these products. Many aftermarket part manufacturers make products that can fit a variety of car models. As earlier highlighted, it is much easier to get generic car parts on short notice than original manufacturer parts.
Generic car parts vary among the manufacturers and while the expanse variety may be an advantage, it is easy to get duped into buying inferior quality products. Only a few manufacturers sell products with warranties due to the need for cutting down on manufacturing costs. It is advantageous to seek a professional opinion before making any purchase or just stick to the stock parts.
Accessorizing with aftermarket auto products
Original manufacturer accessories can be expensive to replace. Car owners can opt to use aftermarket accessories that will serve the purpose at least just as well. It would make only a slight difference if you replace accessories like car mats with generic ones, instead of with the original manufacturer's. In fact, in this particular case, it would even be better to replace them with cheaper and more durable rubber or vinyl car mats. You can also customize your car using aftermarket auto accessories. Original manufacturer music systems may be built for basic quality sound, but it is possible to revamp it to much better quality using a system manufactured by another company. You can also assemble different parts of your car subwoofers from various manufacturers in order to come up with a pimped up sound system. Other accessories that are non-existent in the vehicle's original blueprint like video monitors can also be added on for a custom look for your car.There is a diverse array ofmanufacturers who can make good quality visual entertainment systems that are customized for your vehicle. Video monitors with extra features can make your overall car entertainment system experience better, compared withbasic original manufacturer monitors. Sometimes, when installing accessories like car alarms or even the entertainment systems, you may need to adjusta few things in your vehicle. This would require you to interfere with things like the car's electrical systems and wiring. Be sure to take precautions not to make major alterations when making these adjustments so that you do not create problems in the car's ordinary functioning.
Sometimes, standard stock parts do not explore the optimum potential of your vehicle, and may need further modification for the ultimate driving performance. Aftermarket auto accessories can improve your car performance and handling as well as the fuel efficiency of your vehicle. Interestingly, there are products that would give your car a better performance, at the same time being cheaper than stock parts. However, it is good to be careful when accessorize using these to avoid voiding the warranties. You need to be careful about using some of these generic accessories as they may cause your car's resale value to go down. The installation of some generic parts can be easy while others would require a professional hand for appropriate fitting. This would generally determine the overall cost and time taken.
Collision repairs
Sometimes, you may be unexpectedly involved in a car collision that may damage your car greatly. When repairing it, you are normally advised not to install aftermarket body parts. This is because stock parts are tried and tested for crash safety and hence, can handle another collision much better, should it happen.
Considerations to make
Before making any purchases on aftermarket, you are advised to check for reviews and customer feedback. There are numerous listings for generic part dealers online, which you can check for feedback regarding their products. Make sure you go for a seller who has good ratings on customer service and product quality. In some instances, aftermarket products have warranties and you are recommended to check the terms and conditions of the warranty. Make sure you do thorough research before you buy any generic auto parts. You can save a few cents with products that can give you value for money.


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So for a long time, I lifted to stay in shape. I was a by-default athlete in high school. My school was so small that if everyone didn't participate, there would be no sports. Obviously I was not college material so I started running to keep the freshman 15 at bay. And then I moved to Minnesota and it snowed 36 inches on Halloween. Now what? My mom bought me a gym membership, I met my future husband and I found my outlet of choice. At my strongest, I could squat 315 and dead 325. But my husband broke his sternum, we adopted our oldest and now there was no time for the gym. So I started running again and ran until I was injured more than I was healthy. Why? Because my legs thought they could only move forward and anything that changed that trajectory caused an injury. So back to the gym I went. An "unofficial" box. Wow! What a difference. I am slowly adding in miles and trying to keep up my time in the gym too. The release from lifting cannot be matched. Nor can the peace from running. I turn 50 next month and keeping muscle mass is as important to me as cardio fitness!ReplyDelete
That is an impressive squat and deadlift! I do miss the miles on the road, the clarity that comes with just checking out for a length of time. But I just can't seem to fit it in like I used to, especially while ago maintaining my crossfit routine. It's tough. Happy early birthday by the way!!!! I know you'll do great keeping up the cardio and the muscle mass!!!Delete
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I'm having one of those "can I head back to bed" days, not helped by the steadily falling rain as the summer draws to a close, but I have no good reason for hiding under the duvet with a book at 10am, even if the weather is pants. Although an avid reader at the best of times, my summer holiday gives me an opportunity to get through more books than usual, generally from a deckchair with sand between my toes and a packet of Hula Hoops in hand (or huddled under an umbrella with a blanket on my knees and a flask of tea at the ready as my annual holiday is in Cornwall).
I'm not a particularly fast reader, so I tend to be picky about what I read and quite cutthroat in accepting that if a book hasn't grabbed my attention by the end of the second chapter, then it is resigned to the "don't bother" pile. Books that others thought were works of literary genius have not cut the mustard with me, such as "The Help", "The Book Thief" and "Fifty Shades of Grey".
This summer, I have been on a roll and managed to get through a number of great reads, helped by the great British summer weather more than anything else. I won't bore you with the full list, but I have picked my three favourites as recommendations:
- Bitter Fruits by Alice Clark-Platts. I admit that I am biased with this one, since I had the pleasure of reading it in an early draft when I attended the Curtis Brown writing course with Alice shortly before she signed with her agent. The plot of the book has essentially remained the same since then, but it is now a tighter, more engaging and gripping novel. Set in Durham University, it follows a police investigation after a girl is found murdered on campus and explores the murky world of slut-shaming, revenge porn and online trolling. The whodunit was not as I expected – and I thought I'd figured it out from the start! Now I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the DI Martin series.
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. For me, the summer is the perfect time to revisit a classic. Since I have great intentions to read Go Set a Watchman, I figured a reread of Harper Lee's original book was in order. It was one of my favourites when I was a teenager with dreams of being Harper Lee and rereading it as a 41-year-old with the same dreams – as yet unrealised – I was not disappointed. It is still a favourite and I took so much more away from it this time around (not least of which was a new appreciation of Jem). But most importantly, I completely fell in love with Scout as a character all over again. Now I'm not sure if I want to ruin this by reading Go Set a Watchman in case I'm left disappointed.
- The Sudden Departure of the Frasers by Louise Candlish. This is one of those reads where you really dislike the main character – in this case Amber Fraser – and you are essentially hoping she comes to a bitter end at some point, which leaves me with a strange unfulfilled and slightly dirty feeling afterwards, but also means the novel stays with me. The plot follows a young couple as they move into their dream house after purchasing it at a bargain price when the previous owners, the Frasers, disappear overnight. The taut atmosphere with their new neighbours intrigues Christy, to the point where she becomes obsessed with finding out what happened to Amber Fraser to make them leave so abruptly. There are elements of Hitchcock to the story and of Gone Girl in the narrative. The drama and tension is elevated from start to finish and, although I did find some of Christy's actions a little unfathomable, I was completely caught up in her investigations. If you like Gillian Flynn, you'll enjoy this one.
Now onto my autumn reading list, when I really can hide under the duvet because the weather is pants. I'm starting with The Maze Runner, my oldest daughter's recommendation and in honour of her starting high school next month. Put the kettle on, would you?


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we see lots of covers every day. and, we recognize that the goals of a cover designer may sometimes be a little different from the goals and needs of a printer.
the following tips are intended to bring to light some minor adjustments that you can make to the design of your covers, to improve the look of the book once it is printed and bound. these are merely suggestions, from a printer�s point of view, and ultimately you and your designer will decide whether or not to adopt them.
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this tip involves a spine whose color is different from the color used on the front or back cover. we call this a �color break.�
because the bulking of paper can vary slightly, it is inadvisable to create a color break between the spine and both the front and back covers. it is better to have only one color break, either on the front or the back.
another solution is to extend the spine color over onto the front and/or back cover by about 1/4 inch.
when placing type on the spine, be sure to leave a little room above and below the lettering so that it does not appear �crowded.�
for a small spine, such as a 64-page book, you will notice that the type has to be very small indeed. you may wish to use all capital letters. this avoids descenders, allowing you to center the words better, and slightly improve the readability.
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Maintaining Standards
Choose a topic and discuss the standards in detail. Analyze how these concepts/ processes influence the standards in your organization, including staffing, decision making or workplace issues, both positively and negatively.
- Affordable Care Act
- Agency for Healthcare, Quality and Research
- Benchmarking Tools and Organizations
- Certification for Nursing
- Electronic Health Care Record
- Electronic prescribing / Telehealth
- Institute for Healthcare, Quality Improvement
- Lean Project Management
- Outcomes Management
- Patient Care Pathways
- Population Health Management
- Practice Guidelines
- Quality Management
- Risk Management
- Sentinel Event Management
- Standards of Nursing Practice
- Standards of Patient Care
- Structure Standards
- TJC Accreditation
- Utilization Management
- alue based care
Support your discussion and opinions with facts and relevant examples from personal nursing practice.
All submissions must have a minimum of two scholarly references to support your work.
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In this video Skippy Blair talks about how to move on the dance floor by moving your center first. Your "center," short for "center point of balance," is located in your solar plexus. All dance movement should start and project from your center. If you move your center first you will not only look better–like a dancer!–but it will feel better to your partner and make lead and follow much easier.
There's an old saying in dance, "foot follows frame." Move your center first—not shoulders, hip or foot. Especially don't move the foot first, which is the mark of a beginner. There's more in Chapter 12, Movement and Timing.
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The Myths
Klintekongen - King of the CliffWhen entering the higher part of Møn - "Opsal" - after the small village Borre, you are entering the kingdom of "Klintekongen" (King of the Cliff) also known as "The Giant Opsal". It was believed that he was a successor of the god Odin by the citizens of Møn.
It is said that he lived in two caves in Møns Klint, one for himself and one for his dog and white horse and his queen had her throne at "Dronningestolen" (the queens throne) on top of Klinten.
As long as he guarded the island no one could invade it. It was said that he rode in the shape of a bird on his horse though the villages and the forest to save Møn from foreign raids. He could turn the stones on the beach and the forest trees into warriors if he needed to.
"Klintekongen" was a helper for those in need, but if anybody got to close to his private quarters he would trick them. It is said that "Klintekongen" had a mysterious garden a bit from the shore of Klinten (=Møns Klint) that only could be seen from the edge of the cliff. The garden were a lovely place with the most delicious fruittrees, especially one with big red apples. But any attempt of picking one of those apples were bound to fail. When and if anyone got down to the spot where they thought they had seen the garden they would only find juniper, thicket and hawthorn.
There is also many sayings about "The Giant Upsals Spring". Those who had encountered it could not find it again when they returned to the place.
Møn´s farmers has within the memory of man, sacrificed the last truss to "Klintekongens" horse, so that is should do no harm.
"Klintekongen" lived on friendly terms with his colleague of Stevns, called "Helge" or "Heding" and it is said that they went out on warfares against common enemies and the pirate Grap of Ruegen.
But it is also know that "Klintekongen" did not like Møn´s other ruler "Grønjæger" very much and they had a lot of feuds against each other.
There are many stories about "Klintekongens" encounters with ordinary people. Many of them tells us about how poor people got wealthy after giving the thirsty "Klintekonge" beer while he took a break during one of his wild horseback rides around the island. It is said that he still rides on his horse around "Kongsbjerg" right outside Klinteskoven in Mandemarke Bakker.
HunoThe successor to "Klintekongen", called "Huno" build his castle near Hunosø where it stood until the year 722. Around this area a lot of places are named after him, such as Hunohøj, Hunoherrens Agre, Stejle Hunofald etc.
It is said that he was a strange but clever consultant to the King Harald Hildestand who is said to have armed up with six other, smaller kings to fight with King Harald against the Swedish King Ring. A reward for his heroic action and loyal service Huno got a golden sword and other precious gifts.
But then again he was also known as a pirate chief for many years and made a great name and gathered a fortune. He then left the land taking the majority of the younger population with him to Italy. this was during the reign of King Snios and when famine came over Denmark and Møn. Lots of brave men, the world famous historical Langobards, went south where Huno joined them. On the leave he said that his coat-of-arms should hang above the ports of Rome!
Svantese-StenenBehind Møn´s highest point "Aborrebjerget" in Klinteskoven lies a big stone called "Svantese-stenen". The legend tells us that a witch from Rügen hated the chiming of the bells from Magleby Church so much that she picked up a stone from the beach and with the help of her garter she slung it against the church. The stone though only hit one of the two towers of the church and landed in Klinteskoven.
The White Lady at Liselund.Liselund was created by Antoine Bosc de la Calmette, owner of the manor Marienborg, to his beloved wife Lise. They did however die in a very young age and due to this could not see how the place grew into a beautiful park.
It is said that Lise Calmette still walks around in the park as the "White Lady" and keeps an eye on the caretaking of the park and the buildings in it.
Witchery and Ghost StoriesSuperstition was very common amongst the ordinary people.
People who lived near Klinteskoven did not dare to enter it because of the presens of Klintekongens ghost.
Another story about ghost encounters is this about Margrethe Skjeldvigs who lived on Østerhøj (a hill near Stege). One day she was going to Elmelunde castle to get bridal jewellery but on the way she met an old woman which stopped her and asked where she was going, Margreteh responded: "To Elmelunde castle to get bridal jewellery." The old woman the said: "You do not need to go there. Come to this place on Saturday, then you will get what you need." Margrethe asked for the old woman name but was told that that was not important. Said and done she got all the bridal jewellery she needed. "when shall I give it back?" Margrethe wondered -"In 8 days at this very same place. Should you never see me again, you may keep it all for yourself. So, now I cannot stay any longer, it darkens and thunder is coming from the east". She vanished. The following Saturday Margrethe did not see the old woman any more and she could keep everything for herself.
This naive legend is a lively story on the belief in the age of ghosts. Torments and witch burnings are the darker side of those beliefs, in the 15th century Grethe Rebers of Kokseby was burnt as a witch...
Hidden TreasuresA man from Møn who once was in Stralsburg learned from a thief, which was bound to be hanged, that a treasure was buried under the stones in Grimsdalen. He went home and told it to the sexton Mikkel in Magleby who pretended to know nothing, but secretly and alone went to the place and carefully dug the treasure up. Johannes, one of his sons, later became mayor of Stege and he was said to have been a well respected and wealthy man.


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FEMA refuses to fix home after owner's murder
POLK CITY (FOX 13) - The family of a Polk County man, allegedly killed by a FEMA inspector, is furious. They say FEMA won't pay to fix the murdered man's house, even the damage done during the murder, because the homeowner has died.
Trina and Sal Urso say they've made numerous calls to FEMA to explain how Trina's dad, Bill Reiss, died. Detectives say Reiss was shot to death by FEMA sub-contractor Gerjuan Jackson.
Their father's roommate was also wounded and later died.
Jackson came to Reiss's cabin in Polk City to estimate storm damage from Hurricane Irma.
"My dad let him in the house because of his badge, he trusted him in his house because he wore that badge," Trina Urso said.
Deputies say Jackson went in and saw Reiss's gun collection, bought two firearms from him, and then came back months later with two accomplices to steal the rest of the gun collection and kill Reiss.
As the sheriff announced the arrests, he had questions about how this could happen.
"FEMA, we've been trying to call you but your customer service queue is not good," Sheriff Judd said in a press conference back in January.
FEMA now tells the Ursos it won't fix the house because Reiss is dead.
"Because he passed away, it's null and void. But he passed away because one of their employees killed him!" Trina said.
They say FEMA's customer service representatives just quote the agency's policy. They've asked to speak to managers and have been told someone will call them back.
"It's now been two months, no calls from FEMA at all," Trina said. "I want to get the house fixed, the damages, because otherwise, he died for nothing, because that's all he was trying to do, was to get the damages fixed."
A FEMA representative confirmed to FOX 13 only the people who lived in the residence at the time of the storm are eligible to collect funds to repair damages.
The Ursos say their next move may be to contact members of Congress for help.


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Now that tensions have eased a bit between the United States and Russia, cruises are returning to Russia's onetime imperial capital of St. Petersburg, long a prime destination for travelers seeking a one-of-a-kind cultural experience.
Commissioned by Tsar Peter the Great (1672–1725), St. Petersburg offers a dazzling display of golden spires, gilded domes, remarkable palaces and epic cathedrals. Built on more than 100 islands in the Neva Delta linked by canals and arched bridges, it's been called the "Venice of the North," and its lovely river banks recall the embankments of Paris. A city of golden spires and gilded domes, of pastel palaces and candlelit cathedrals, this city conceived by a visionary emperor is filled with pleasures and tantalizing treasures.
Although some pretty good shopping can be done on Nevsky Prospect — the main street in St. Petersburg for shopping and dining — I suggest that you first take advantage of some of the city's world-class attractions.
Here are 10 top attractions for visitors to see in St. Petersburg:
Hermitage Museum
One of the most popular tourist stops is the Hermitage Museum. Founded in 1764 by Catherine the Great, it is one of the world's oldest and largest museums, housing more than 3 million individual items as well as the world's largest collection of paintings.
Peterhof Palace
If you'd like to head away from the hustle and bustle of the main city then you must take a trip to Peterhof Palace and Park, which is about 50 minutes away from the main cruise terminal (and advised to visit via organized excursion). The palace is absolutely stunning both inside and out, and the gardens are some of the best in the world.The main building of the Hermitage Museum is also St. Petersburg's most famous building: the Winter Palace. The Winter Palace physically dominates Palace Square and the south embankment of the Neva River, but it also plays a central political, symbolic and cultural role in the three-century history of the city.
Grand Cascade
Millions of people visit here every year just to see the Grand Cascade (Peterhof fountains), which runs from the northern façade of the Grand Palace to the Marine Canal and comprises of 64 different fountains and more than 200 bronze statues. At the center stands Rastrelli's spectacular statue of Samson wrestling the jaws of a lion. It really is a spectacular place to visit and one that will certainly leave you speechless. If you do wish to visit Peterhof and take in the beauty of the gardens, then note that during the summer months the fountains are turned on at around 11 am every day. I suggest you get there early in order to secure a good viewing spot as it really is a spectacle — it is also accompanied by grand music.
Catherine Palace
Another palace worth checking out is Catherine Palace, which is named after the wife of Peter the Great who ruled Russia for two years after her husband died. The palace was reconstructed in 1743 by four architects, but it was Bartholomeo Rastrelli, Chief Architect of the Imperial Court, who was instructed to completely redesign the building on a scale to rival Versailles. The resulting palace, completed in 1756, is elaborately decorated in blue and white and features gilded atlantes, caryatids and pilasters designed by German sculptor Johann Franz Dunker.
Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood
Speaking of attractions with elaborate and beautiful facades, you should visit the Church of Savior on the Spilled Blood, or Church on the Blood, which marks the place where Alexander II was fatally wounded in an assassination on March 1, 1881. Designed by Alfred Parland in the style of 16th and 17th-century Russian churches, the church is unique as it's surrounded by Baroque, Classical and Modernist architecture.
St. Isaac's Cathedral
If you're a serious history buff, St. Isaac's Cathedral is another must-see. Originally the city's main church and the largest cathedral in Russia, St. Isaac's was built between 1818 and 1858 by the French-born architect Auguste Montferrand. Some 180 years later, the gilded dome still dominates the skyline of St. Petersburg.
Russian Museum
The Russian Museum is a must-visit in St. Petersburg. It's the first state museum of Russian fine arts in the country. Established in 1895, the museum today is a one-of-a-kind depository of artistic treasures, a famous restoration center, an authoritative institute of academic research and one of the major cultural and educational centers in Russia.
Peter and Paul Fortress
Peter and Paul Fortress was the first structure to be built in St. Petersburg, giving it ultimate appeal for those interested in the city's history. While the fortress itself is stunning, it also has served as a military base, the burial ground of the Imperial Russia's rulers (including the tombs of Peter the Great and Catherine the Great), the site of groundbreaking scientific experiments and a forbidding jail that held some of Russia's most prominent political prisoners. The fortress, along with the historic center of St. Petersburg, is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Mariinsky Theatre & Theatre Square
The Mariinsky Theatre can trace its history as far back as 1783, when a decree on the establishment of a theater committee "for performances and music" was published and the Bolshoi Stone Theatre was opened on Carousel Square. The theater gave the square its new name — even today it is known as Theatre Square.
Built according to plans by Antonio Rinaldi, the theater still staggers the public with the sheer scale of its dimensions and its majestic architecture and stage.
Other attractions
For No. 10, we'll combine the "best of the rest" into one item. You won't have time to fit in all of the above on a one-day port visit to the city, but if you're visiting St. Petersburg for a few days, here are some other attractions to think about.
- Alexander Nevsky Lavra
- Moika Palace
- Russian Cruiser Aurora
- Summer Garden
- Vladimirskaya Church
- St. Michael's Castle
- Pavlovsk Palace
Know before you go
Ships visit St. Petersburg usually between the months of May and September, the winter months in Russia can be ruthless, so exploring here is reserved through spring and summer.
St. Petersburg does have a problem with pickpockets, so you are advised to be extremely vigilant with your belongings, especially passports and wallets. Please always keep these items in either a hidden compartment on your bag on your immediate person but never in a back pocket on your trousers. If you lose your passport ashore you will not be permitted to get back aboard your ship.
The language spoken is Russian (natch) and the currency is the Russian ruble.
Popular local crafts include the Matryoshka Dolls (nesting dolls) which you can buy for between $6 and $2,000. Faberge is also a recommended buy along with genuine Russian vodka.
Visa requirement
One thing to note about Russia is that every foreign visitor must obtain a Visa in order to proceed ashore independently. If you visit Russia and go ashore as part of an excursion that has been organized by the ship, then you do not need to apply for your own Visa. I recommend you check requirements with your cruise line long before you sail, this will allow you enough time to get your own documents together if you would prefer to go ashore on your own. It can take several weeks for a Visa to be approved by Russian officials.
Your take
Have you been to St. Petersburg on a cruise? Do tell! Please share a story, tip or discovery. What was the highlight for you? I'd love to know!
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As a talent or people professional, diversity and inclusion (D&I) is already on your mind – and has probably been on your radar for years. And you already know that both diversity and inclusion matter to the rest of your company as well. So you may be surprised to hear that, when it comes to D&I, there's a bit of a disconnect between what executives say their companies are doing and what employees believe they're doing.
How can companies do a better job of addressing D&I in a way that resonates with employees? Principal Analyst and Founder of HRWins George LaRocque recently sat down to address this question with Greenhouse's Director of Content Dinah Alobeid in the Actionable D&I data you need right now webinar. Read some highlights of their conversation below or watch the on-demand webinar here.
Greenhouse Director of Content Dinah Alobeid kicked off the conversation by introducing the hot-off-the-press Workplace Intelligence Report by Greenhouse and HRWins, the source of most of the data shared in the webinar.
While other reports strive to identify the trends affecting work and its future, the goal of the Workplace Intelligence Report was to understand how business leaders and employees alike perceive work today in the context of those trends. With this report, we set out to address two important questions:
One of the key factors that sets this report apart is that we sought to gain perceptions from both employees and the business side. You can learn more about the report in our recent blog post overview, Announcing the Workplace Intelligence Report: New Research from Greenhouse and HRWins.
When examining the data from the report, George noticed an eye-opening statistic: 26% of respondents say they don't know whether a D&I program even exists at their employer. This is surprising since 77% of CEOs surveyed said they had a formal D&I strategy or planned to adopt one in the next 12 months. He summed it up with, "We all agree diversity and inclusion are important. We're just not sure what we're doing about it."
George wondered,
Is this a failure in establishing, prioritizing or communicating those programs, or all of the above? This is a question that can only be answered by specific employers or employees within that environment.
From his own experience as a consultant, George has found that the majority of companies have D&I programs, but very few have visible, strong messaging describing these efforts. Based on this experience and the data from the Workplace Intelligence Report, George recommends the steps needed to build an effective D&I program.
When building out your D&I program, be sure to start with a team that brings the kind of diversity you'd like to see reflected in your business. Involve your leadership team in D&I program design so they have a deep understanding of what you're trying to accomplish and a sense of ownership to help meet those goals. Identify executive champions for D&I to ensure your program receives attention and resources. And focus on diversity early – look at your board of directors, teams and plans for growth to embed D&I into the culture of your organization.
We've seen that having a D&I program in place isn't enough – employees won't automatically know what your company is doing. That's why Dinah offered tips to help you more effectively communicate your D&I program and results.
Dinah recommends pairing the delivery of a statistic or result with an action your team is taking. That way, you're not just communicating for the sake of it, but explaining why you're committing to a specific course of action. It's also essential to know your audience. Executives, for example, tend to care about the business case and will likely be influenced by data and reports from McKinsey, Harvard Business Review and even our Workplace Intelligence Report. Employees, on the other hand, may be more motivated by the moral case for D&I and appreciate hearing individual stories and anecdotes. But what if your D&I program hasn't had the impact you were hoping for? Don't be afraid to communicate that failure.
When it comes to D&I, there's not a destination; it's really a journey, and progress is a win. Dinah Alobeid, Director of Content, Greenhouse
Part of communicating about D&I means being open to awkward or uncomfortable conversations. Dinah says that these are the moments when true sentiment will come out and you can find a way forward. Show your willingness to engage in these types of conversations by holding AMAs, open office hours where employees can drop by to ask questions and raise concerns or one-on-ones with members of the People team. Finally, when you have employees who are excited and motivated about D&I initiatives, encourage them to socialize your program and motivate other people to share their stories and perspectives.George and Dinah uncovered a disconnect between employers and employees when it comes to D&I. And their insights and advice can help bridge that awareness gap. How will you ensure that everyone at your company is on the same page when it comes to your D&I program?You can continue to delve into the findings by checking out the full Workplace Intelligence Report or hear more of George and Dinah's takeaways from the D&I data in the report.
Melissa Suzuno
is a freelance writer and former Content Marketing Manager at Greenhouse. Melissa previously built out the content marketing programs at Parklet (an onboarding and employee experience solution) and AfterCollege (a job search resource for recent grads), so she's made it a bit of a habit to help people get excited about and invested in their work. Find Melissa on Twitter and LinkedIn.