Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary Clinic Recruitment
Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary Clinic Recruitment
Equality vs Equity for Cost-Effective Veterinary Clinic Recruitment
The connection between equality, equity, staff retention and cost-effective recruitment is crucial to retaining and recruiting high performing veterinary professionals. Today we look at the distinction between EQUITY and EQUALITY in today’s PEOPLE.FIRST veterinary clinics.
Last week’s podcast introduced the overarching difference of “equity” vs “equality”. It was episode 118 entitled: Inclusion vs Diversity – 7 inclusive ways to grow your employer brand as a PEOPLE.FIRST vet clinic.
I recommend you listen to the entire episode because it sets the context for today’s episode. But if you don’t want to listen to the entire show, then fast forward to the 21 minute mark where I talk about the really important difference of “equity” vs “equality”.
It’s easy to think they’re the same, but they’re absolutely not.
Today I want to expand on last week’s show and share 10 different ways equity is different to equality in the clinic workplace and how to address those differences to make you a more attractive PEOPLE.FIRST employer.
Why does it matter whether you’re seen as a PEOPLE.FIRST vet clinic or not? Because being a PEOPLE.FIRST vet clinic will make retention and recruitment of high calibre veterinary professionals much (much!) easier… and cheaper
The DUB-OFF-PAPA distinctions
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Distinction / Definition:
Equality is about treating everyone the same, whereas equity is about treating everyone fairly based on their individual needs.
Understanding Needs:
Equality assumes that everyone has the same needs, while equity recognises that different people have different needs.
Bias:
Equality assumes that everyone starts from the same place and has the same opportunities, but this is not always the case. Equity takes into account systemic biases and strives to address them.
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Outcome:
Equality aims to provide the same outcomes for everyone, while equity seeks to provide fair and just outcomes based on individual circumstances.
Fairness:
Equality may lead to unfair outcomes, while equity seeks to address and correct these outcomes.
Focus:
Equality focuses on treating everyone the same, while equity focuses on creating fair and just outcomes.
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Personalisation:
Equality provides a one-size-fits-all approach, while equity allows for customisation and personalisation.
Allocation of Resources:
Equality gives everyone the same resources, while equity gives everyone what they need to be successful.
Power Dynamics:
Equality does not take into account power dynamics, while equity works to redistribute power and create a level playing field.
Access:
Equality provides access to the same opportunities for everyone, while equity provides access to opportunities based on individual needs and circumstances.
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