What is Socioeconomic Class, and Why is Social Class Diversity Beneficial?
DEI Vocabulary
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Recognize that bias against people from lower social and economic backgrounds is a common form of workplace discrimination that harms both workers and organizations. Learn how fostering social class diversity can increase your team’s engagement and productivity and your organization’s bottom line.
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