20: Diversity in the Workplace with Ava Smith

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a small business owner, do you know the importance of having diversity and inclusion in your business? Do you know the difference between them? There are so many different types of diversity, it can even mean between extroverts and introverts! That is fascinating to me. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I needed help understanding these differences, how I can learn about them, and make my culture and small business stronger. To do that, I asked my HR consultant for over five years, Ava Smith of HR Specialities. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Ava has been my go-to for everything HR and I consider her my life jacket in business. She handles all of my HR needs from recruiting, culture reviews, compliance assistance to even my handbook and policies. She is in my business life on a constant basis and definitely in my favorites on my phone on speed dial. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Along with HR consulting, Ava offers diversity and inclusion training for businesses, both in-person and online. I cannot wait for you all to listen and learn from her in this episode! Please welcome Ava Smith, my personal HR consultant.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Show Highlights:</strong></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What exactly are diversity and inclusion? Examples of both</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Why are they important to have in the workplace?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">What are some practical steps small business owners can make to have diversity and inclusion in the workplace?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Where can a small business owner find resources and be educated about this?</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links:</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">To learn more about the services Ava Smith offers, follow along on her  soc