Through a literature review and key informant analysis following the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, the findings uphold the value of plain English in oral and written form, of easy-to-read text, and of the use of interpreters and translated resources. Most critically, they also highlight the enormous value of CALD – agency connectedness and of cultural competence. If there is one key message that came through in the research above all else it is this:
If you want to communicate well with CALD communities following a disaster, don’t wait until something really bad happens. Get to know them now – build a relationship with CALD communities based on mutual trust, respect and understanding.
Diversity initiatives in the US workplace: A brief history, their intended and unintended consequences
Diversity initiatives are designed to help workers from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve equitable opportunities and outcomes in organizations. However, these programs are often ineffective. To better