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When Should You Report Discrimination?

Click here to view article... At what point does feeling "uncomfortable" mean filing a complaint? With whom should you file your charge? Here are the answers to employees' most commonly asked discrimination questions.

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Have Workplace-Discrimination Charges Decreased?

Click here to view article... How have workplace-discrimination charges changed during the past 10 years? Which groups are being affected? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to different generations and people of different nationalities.

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Things NEVER to Say to American Indian Coworkers

Click here to view article... Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Before you tell them you want to "pow-wow," take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don't want to offend your coworker.

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CEOs, CDOs Connect to Advance Diversity at Our Event

Click here to view article... Eleven CEOs, 50 chief diversity officers, seven leading professors and more than 30 high-level government officials took diversity management to the next level at DiversityInc's event, "How Leadership Expresses Diversity Commitment." The senior executives connected, linking diversity to business differentiation, which increases margin.

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Rutgers Future Scholars 2009 (VIDEO)

Click here to view article... Rutgers University chooses 200 promising eighth-graders from across New Jersey each year to be part of their Future Scholars program, which will prepare them for college and a successful academic life through mentoring, workshops and visits to campus. Watch as these students are inducted into this rewarding experience.

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Corporate Boards That Lack Diversity Underperform
Research from CalPERS highlights the competitive disadvantage of companies that fail to recognize the importance of ethnic and gender diversity. More »
'You're Fired'…Were Dreadlocks the Reason?
Was there sufficient evidence tying a Rastafarian's religious belief to wear dreadlocks to his discharge? How do the courts define religious harassment? Find out how they ruled on these and other employment-law cases. More »
Obama Vs. Bush: Scorecard on Cabinet Diversity
We took a look at President Obama's Cabinet and how it fared in terms of racial/ethnic and gender diversity. We examined his numbers versus those of his predecessor. More »
Finding Your Mentor (VIDEO)
Wyndham Worldwide's Evelin Potts, vice president of diversity and inclusion, talks about the importance of being proactive in your search for a mentor. More »
How Are Black and Female Executives Represented in National Boards of Directors?
Do they measure up to the representation in The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®? Find out how to attract top talent to leadership positions. More »
10 Tips for Being Pregnant at Work
If you're pregnant or planning a family, are you nervous about how it will change your work life? Check out our pointers for making your pregnancy a personal and professional success based on research and proven strategies by women who have gone through it. More »
E-Mails of the Day: Should You Speak Spanish at Work?
DiversityInc's article "Should You Speak Spanish at Work?" generated a variety of opinions. See what some of our readers had to say on the subject. More »
Hair & Corporate Culture (VIDEO)
Is your personal hairstyle appropriate for the office? Coach Lynn Johnson shares some pointers on expressing personal style in the office as well as how to take cues from your corporate environment. More »
How Satisfied Are Working Mothers With Their Family Life?
Are they as satisfied as stay-at-home mothers? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to women. More »
Historic Hate-Crimes Bill Signed Into Law
President Obama signed The Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crime Prevention Act (HCPA) into law. This historic action makes it a federal crime to assault a person because of sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and is a major victory for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights. What's next in the fight for LGBT rights? More »
What Are the Best Words for Disabilities?
Do you use the word "retarded"? Have you found yourself saying "handicapped"? The language surrounding disabilities has evolved. Learn about the more accepted terms that you should use. More »
Are Perceptions About a Disability Grounds for a Lawsuit?
Can an employee be let go because she's "not deaf enough"? What happens when a manager fails to follow through on a fitness-evaluation request? Find out how the courts ruled in these disability-discrimination cases and more. More »
What Year Was the Americans with Disabilities Act Signed?
In what areas did the act provide equal opportunities for people with disabilities? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to people with disabilities. More »
The Current State of Poverty, Health Coverage and Income
Want to know the current state of poverty, health-insurance coverage or income levels by race/ethnicity, nativity, age or region? Read the latest study by the U.S. Census Bureau and see how the aforementioned economic indicators have changed over the last year. More »
UPDATE: Limbaugh Refuses to Apologize to Obama
Rush Limbaugh mistakenly reports a fake story about President Obama’s college thesis. But will he apologize for this media faux pas? More »
How Attitude Is Learned (VIDEO)
In our recent roundtable on disabilities, Kathy Martinez, assistant secretary of labor for the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), shares how being blind from birth shaped the way people interacted with her as a child. Later in life, those experiences taught her how to effect change in people's perceptions of those with disabilities. More »
How Many Baby Boomers Make Up the Work Force?
And how does that compare with Generation Y? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to different generations. More »
How Disability Employee-Resource Groups Benefit All
Whether or not you have a disability, joining a disability resource group helps members form new internal alliances, external networks and more. How can you benefit? More »
The Military Impact: Veterans With Disabilities (VIDEO)
Are employers serious about recruiting veterans with disabilities? In our recent roundtable on disabilities, Merck & Co.’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Deborah Dagit talks about veterans with disabilities transitioning into civilian life. More »
UPDATE: Hate-Crimes Bill Makes It to Obama′s Desk
The Senate passes the long-sought-after Hate Crimes Prevention Act. All that's needed now is President Obama's signature, which he has promised. More »
How Much Did the Purchasing Power of People With Disabilities Grow?
What kind of financial contribution did people with disabilities make to the market from 1995 to 2007? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to people with disabilities. More »
Why You Should Join a Latino Employee-Resource Group
Want to gain a greater understanding of your colleagues? What else are you missing by NOT becoming a member of this resource group? Find out here. More »
E-Mails of the Day: When Should You Reveal Your Disability?
DiversityInc's article "When Should You Reveal Your Disability?" generated a variety of opinions. See what some of our readers had to say on the subject. More »
What Message Do You Send? (VIDEO)
How are people with disabilities portrayed in society and in pop culture? In our recent roundtable on disabilities, Merck & Co.’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Deborah Dagit shares how reality TV has shaped how others see her. More »
How Much Will Latino Purchasing Power Grow in 4 Years?
What kind of contribution will Latinos make to the market in the future? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to Latinos. More »
Economy Fallout: Younger Workers Less Secure, Less Engaged
Has the current economic crisis changed the way employees evaluate their job experiences or view their job security? Of course. But how do these perceived experiences differ by age? More »
Should You Speak Spanish at Work?
Do you have to leave your bilingualism at the door? Leaders from Latino professional organizations weigh in on this touchy subject. More »
How Women Are Changing the Navy (VIDEO)
Vice Admiral Mark E. Ferguson III talks about how the increased number of women in the Navy has influenced everything from healthcare to work/life balance. More »

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