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LO 5-1:Describe each phase of the assimilation process

Video: Re-Assimilating Veterans - Roger Cressey
Description: Description of efforts of how veterans are being assisted in being assimilated back into the workforce after their service.

Audio: Diversity Challenges at Work
Description: This story deals with increasing diversity in the workplace.

Web: Onboarding and Assimilation: The First Step in Retention and Productivity
Description: The level of effort put forth by the employer to welcome their newest hire can determine the length of employment and level of productivity.

LO 5-2:Assess the culture in your organization

Video: Zappos Company Culture
Description: A video introduction to the company culture of Zappos.

Audio: Bizarre Workplace Policies? Our Listeners Experienced Them
Description: Amazon has recently had to deal with news stories about work cultures that some have described as difficult.

Web: Defining Organizational Culture: Core Culture
Description: Article encouraging organizations to identify the core culture and provides assessment questions on core culture.

LO 5-3:Define key concepts related to diversity in the workplace and the important role they play

Video: Diversity in the Workplace
Description: A short diversity training and education video.

Audio: How Startups Are Using Tech to Try and Fight Workplace Bias
Description: A discussion of how to eliminate unconscious workplace employment hiring practices using technology.

Web: Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions
Description: A short article discussing the benefits, challenges, and solutions to diversity in today's workplace.

LO 5-4:Discuss examples of different kinds of diversity that you may encounter as you enter the workplace

Video: Diversity Challenges - What Would You Do?
Description: A video drama that shows how one person deals with the presence of several diverse populations in the workplace.

Audio: Diversity Challenges in the Workplace
Description: A life coach shares ideas on how to deal with diversity in the workplace.

Web: The Myriad Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace
Description: An article describing how diversity in the workplace offers many benefits.