tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post6955874956664000636..comments2024-03-18T05:25:39.915-04:00Comments on NoExcusesHR: Diversity Is More Than A Talking PointJay Kuhns, SPHRhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813031657500594380noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-27750102835274742932013-02-25T12:32:01.740-05:002013-02-25T12:32:01.740-05:00Thanks Dave...I love that you interpret poor behav...Thanks Dave...I love that you interpret poor behavior as a call to action!Jay Kuhns, SPHRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813031657500594380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-61809206582721979562013-02-19T13:08:46.434-05:002013-02-19T13:08:46.434-05:00Thanks Jay! From the looks of this comment thread,...Thanks Jay! From the looks of this comment thread,there are a few of us that follow the "do the right thing" mantra. <br /><br />This is encouraging to see. : )Janine N. Truitthttp://hr.toolbox.com/blogs/aristocracy-hrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-56282101307673154542013-02-19T08:31:23.038-05:002013-02-19T08:31:23.038-05:00I too have had this experience Jay. And the older ...I too have had this experience Jay. And the older I get the less tolerant I become. When someone says something racist or just stupid, this is usually my call to action to say something almost as stupid about their comment. If often takes a conversation from uncomfortable to tense, BUT #$%^it, if we don't call these folks out, the behavior will continue.Dave "TheHRCzar" Ryanhttp://hrofficial.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-17033600616177795552013-02-19T07:25:45.437-05:002013-02-19T07:25:45.437-05:00Many thanks Janine. You are a good role model for ...Many thanks Janine. You are a good role model for the "do the right thing" mantra!Jay Kuhns, SPHRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813031657500594380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-45907671990282827832013-02-18T13:25:53.942-05:002013-02-18T13:25:53.942-05:00This is a great post, Jay. I am so glad that you h...This is a great post, Jay. I am so glad that you have shed light on this. <br /><br />My experience has a lot more of the nervous laughter in it than the hard push towards eliminating all of it in the workplace. <br /><br />I have no tolerance for racism. I've seen it experienced it and when it happens I escalate it quickly so everyone is put on notice that I abhor it.<br /><br />I don't like it towards me or in reverse. I have had to back people I hired for being discriminated against in their departments. It caused me a lot of trouble, but I didn't care because it wasn't right. You lost a friend in your scenario and I gained one after this woman and I went through this ordeal together. Even more disgusting is it happened in a major healthcare system here in NY. <br /><br />I also agree with Tim that any of the "isms" should be abolished. Unfortunately, where there is ignorance and hate all of the above have fertile soil to flourish.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />JanineJanine Truitthttp://hr.toolbox.com/blogs/aristocracy-hrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-42116413561114498222013-02-18T09:17:13.027-05:002013-02-18T09:17:13.027-05:00Many thanks Tim. I've written about other grou...Many thanks Tim. I've written about other groups as well, but felt I should focus on this issue today.<br /><br />I greatly appreciate your support!Jay Kuhns, SPHRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813031657500594380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3068729084407027179.post-60396117958473222392013-02-18T08:08:01.074-05:002013-02-18T08:08:01.074-05:00Great post, fully endorse your action. I would on...Great post, fully endorse your action. I would only add the same approach for lots of other "isms" and "phobias" to express support for the full range of diversity, and to establish an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential. Sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, and on the list goes.<br /><br />Tim Collins<br />@collinstwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com