At the heart of The Role of Linguistic Profiling within Career Development is the important question: how does linguistic profiling shape careers in an increasingly globalised and diverse economy? From modifying an accent, to word choice, to tone, an international team of authors explore the effects of such modifications (both positive and negative) in various professional environments. The Role of Linguistic Profiling within Career Development brings to life the real-world implications of such bias and provides actionable insights for practitioners and academics alike.
This backbone of innovative research creates a fresh perspective into the relationship between linguistic profiling and career development, grounded in a globalised commitment to diversity and inclusion and aligned with the UNSGs of reducing inequality and promoting inclusive, sustainable economic growth. By pushing the boundaries of current thinking surrounding diversity, the authors lay out a solid groundwork for anybody interested in how the way that we communicate can affect our place in the workforce. Once linguistic differences are seen not as a cultural barrier, but as a source of strength and opportunity, the modern era of work can truly begin.
Table of Contents:
Foreword: Language as a Mechanism of Workplace Communication/Oppression; Vijay A. Ramjattan
Chapter 1. Introduction: Identifying the Role and Cultural Implications of Linguistic Profiling within Career Development; Claretha Hughes, Yuanlu Niu, Karen C. Davis, and Karolina Hansen
Chapter 2. Systematic Literature Review on Workplace Linguistic Diversity: Implications for Linguistic Profiling and Career Development; Sunyoung Park and Shinhee Jeong
Chapter 3. Navigating Linguistic Profiling in Multilingual Work Environments: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies; Sameer Ahmed
Chapter 4. The Role of Accent Modification in Career Development; Chinaza Solomon Ironsi, Hanife Bensen Bostanci, and Sarah Solomon Ironsi
Chapter 5. Addressing Accent Bias in Recruitment: Effects of Discrimination Awareness Training for Future HR Professionals in France; Grégory Miras and Anne Pignault
Chapter 6. A Review of the Career Experiences of Non-Native English-Speaking Employees in English-Speaking Organizations: A Critique and Recommendations; Adetutu Fabusoro and Chang-Kyu Kwon
Chapter 7. From Linguistic Profiling to Communication Access: Rethinking Career Development and Professional Responsibility through Career Conversations; Andrew Bowers, Lisa Bowers, Claretha Hughes, and Yuanlu Niu
Chapter 8. Conclusion: Furthering the Multidisciplinary Conversations about Linguistic Profiling within Career Development; Claretha Hughes, Yuanlu Niu, Karen C. Davis, and Karolina Hansen
About the Author :
Claretha Hughes is Professor of Human Resource Development at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,USA.
Yuanlu Niu is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville,USA.
Karen C. Davis is an Associate Professor at Middle Tennessee State University, USA.
Karolina Hansen is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw, Poland.
