What's Your Zip Code Story?: Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Work

Description: What's Your Zip Code Story? by CJ Gross, Howard J. Ross Shedding light on class division, this book reveals implications and solutions to class bias in the workplace by analyzing real experiences, social norms, education, wealth, and more. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Whats Your Zip Code Story instructs class-migrants (whether college students, recent graduates, or overlooked employees), how to climb the career lattice and transform themselves from undervalued employees to respected leaders. This book tackles challenges that class-migrants and business leaders encounter regarding workplace class bias. Author Biography Christopher "CJ" Gross is a TEDx speaker, international organizational development consultant, and founder of Ascension Worldwide, a full-service minority-owned consulting firm committed to helping clients achieve workplace inclusion, employee, and client diversity. CJ has 18 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, local and national nonprofits, and government agencies. He also serves as a business management, adjunct faculty for the Community College of Baltimore County and a diversity, equity, and inclusion master faculty for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Center for Innovation. CJ is a former mechanical designer with General Electric, avid traveler, and adventure junkie living in Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania with his wife Kerryann. Together they have three children who are attending college. Table of Contents AcknowledgmentsForeword: by Howard J RossIntroduction1 Why Does Social Class Matter?2 My Zip Code Story3 Whats Your Zip Code Story?4 Zip Code Bias5 10 Things Managers and Class Migrants Need to Know6 How Businesses can Incorporate Social Class into their Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Initiatives7 The Power of Belonging8 Mentorship the Bridge to EquityBibliographyNotesIndexAbout the Author Review [H]is book engagingly addresses why social class matters in the workplace. Beginning with his own story, Gross provides numerous examples of how social class impacts every area of life and offers suggestions for class migrants to successfully move up the ladder. He also coaches managers on how to retain employees with different class backgrounds. Filled with stories, the book addresses topics such as workplace bias, the power of belonging, mentorship, and the integration of social class into diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. Written in a simple, easy-to-read style, this book provides organizations and migrants with strategies for thinking about class and race in their places of work. Recommended. All readership levels.A TEDx speaker, consultant, and founder of a minority-owned consulting firm, Gross goes beyond class and society and takes a deep dive into zip-code stories-- evidence that where you live influences your quality of life and the opportunities youll have. He examines topics like racial disparity, workplace culture, and other boundaries that define who we are because of where we live. Chapters cover tips for managers and class migrants, the power of belonging, mentorship, and more. The book is punctuated with interviews from people across the U.S. to highlight such revelations as fewer than 60 percent of first-in-family college students complete their degree because of lack of support and understanding from family. Gross challenges readers to recognize their own zip-code stories and how they shape their views of others. Additionally, he encourages us all to talk to one another about our backgrounds and beliefs to develop empathy and relationships. Emigrants, workplace-diversity-and-inclusion leaders, college students, and those interested in social justice will be drawn to this book.If leaders arent talking about social class at work, theyre "missing a big piece of the puzzle," warns diversity and inclusion consultant Gross in this original...guide. Gross asks both employees and leaders to reflect on their "zip code stories," or the childhood experiences and cultural norms that reflect their class.... Its a much needed conversation starter about class in the workplace[.]This timely and important book by my colleague, CJ Gross, brings a fresh and innovative perspective to our nations current discussion on issues of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the workplace. Even with the growing national awareness of the critical need for greater diversity and inclusion in our nations institutions, the oversized role that a mere zip code has played in a persons life is all too often omitted from this conversation. From the very beginning of our nation, a persons place of birth has had a profound impact on almost every aspect of their opportunities in life. Drawing on his own life experiences, as well as the experiences of others, CJ speaks to this critical reality. He does so by not only providing organizations with tools and strategies to help facilitate a more inclusive and equitable workplace, he does the same for his fellow "class-migrants" who are looking to climb the social and workplace ladder. For everyone who is a stakeholder in the diversity and inclusion discussion, this is a must-read book!Whats Your Zip Code Story? shows why its important to include class in your diversity initiatives, not because class is more important than race but because you wont be able to effectively recruit and retain people of color without addressing class as well as race--and because first-generation professionals of all races are, in effect, migrating from one class culture to a different one. This book will help. Promotional Shedding light on class division, this book offers solutions to class bias in the workplace by analyzing real experiences, social norms, education, wealth, and more. Long Description Shedding light on class division, this book offers solutions to class bias in the workplace by analyzing real experiences, social norms, education, wealth, and more.The renewed focus on class, race and equality in the workplace and beyond is making an indelible mark on society. This clarion call for change is sweeping inequality from every corner of the nation, including law enforcement, schools, and businesses. And within the past five years, diversity and inclusion, as well as unconscious bias, have been the main drivers of organizational training, politics, and community engagement. Whats Your Zip Code Story helps clarify the intersection of class bias and racial disparity in the workplace and arms organizations with the knowledge to not only have productive discussions, but also adopt effective solutions. Gross instructs class-migrants--whether college students, recent graduates, or overlooked employees--on how to climb the career lattice and transform themselves from undervalued employees to respected leaders. The book tackles challenges that class-migrants encounter when navigating the workplace and provides operative practices that can be utilized to hone new professional skills and drive positive change in workplace culture. It is a powerful tool that will inspire marginalized employees who are hungry for personal and professional growth, as well as give insight to business leaders seeking a new way to engage their teams. Through the lived experiences of the author and research-based strategies, readers will find insights on how to increase workplace engagement and business performance. Review Quote Whats Your Zip Code Story? shows why its important to include class in your diversity initiatives, not because class is more important than race but because you wont be able to effectively recruit and retain people of color without addressing class as well as race--and because first-generation professionals of all races are, in effect, migrating from one class culture to a different one. This book will help. Promotional "Headline" Shedding light on class division, this book offers solutions to class bias in the workplace by analyzing real experiences, social norms, education, wealth, and more. Feature 11/22/2021, Publishers Weekly: This book was included in the "New and Forthcoming Titles on Diversity" feature.Link: html Details ISBN1538160587 Short Title Whats Your Zip Code Story? Pages 224 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1538160587 ISBN-13 9781538160589 Format Hardcover Publisher Rowman & Littlefield Imprint Rowman & Littlefield Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-05-20 UK Release Date 2022-05-20 Author Howard J. Ross Subtitle Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace DEWEY 331.1330973 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-05-19 Publication Date 2022-05-10 US Release Date 2022-05-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135023841;

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