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In today’s workplace, diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords – they are essential for creating environments where employees feel valued and engaged. Adopting inclusive workplace policies is not only the right thing to do, but it has also become a strategic priority in an increasingly competitive labor market, where organizations are competing to attract and retain the best talent.
Read MoreDiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become central to the missions of higher education institutions, aiming to create environments where everyone can thrive. As an advocate for the idea of DEI, I believe in its potential in cultivating inclusive college campuses. However, I recognize that the way DEI initiatives are implemented can sometimes be problematic, especially when they perpetuate oppressive systems.
Read MoreAs we approach the third anniversary of Sage Journals’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) pledge, our team would like to share observations, reflections, and hopes for the future of our journals program. Sage established a taskforce in mid-2020 to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion within our research publishing. In 2021, we pledged to amplify diverse voices, increase representation, and heighten the visibility and impact of our research. We recognized that educating ourselves and others was vital to this commitment and have consistently enacted initiatives and policies to foster the continuous development of our journals.
Read MoreIn this live webinar, a group of Sage journal Editors present lightning talks on their DEI journal activities, followed by a Q&A.
Read MoreIn August 2022, the SAGE Books Editorial team released a Statement of intent setting out our ambitions to embed diversity, inclusivity and accessibility in all our books, as well as support movements to decolonise teaching and learning through our publishing.
Read MoreIn July 2021, the SAGE Journals team released a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) pledge shaped in complement to SAGE’s signing on to the Royal Society of Chemistry’s joint commitment for action on inclusion and diversity in publishing. With almost a year of work behind them, they reflect on 2021 highlights and offer 2022-2023 ambitions.
Read MoreAs researchers, we are part of the knowledge production system and if our research fails to represent the population, then our research is inevitably biased – but how do we know if our research is inclusive? Here are three questions that might serve as a starting point.
Read MoreAs part of SAGE’s mission of building bridges to knowledge and commitment to fostering a more inclusive and diverse publishing community, SAGE Journals is adding Plain Language Summaries (PLS), or nontechnical abstracts, as an option authors can add to their articles for select journals participating in the pilot. The summaries will appear wherever abstracts are available (just below the abstract) and are open to all readers. As an initial priority, SAGE’s goal is to add the PLS function to a limited trial of journals that highlight research representing oppressed, marginalized or otherwise silenced communities.
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