In a holiday edition of Ask the White Guy, DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti chastises a PR firm for pitching an insensitive survey that focuses on Blacks and Latinos shopping for fashion and music and cites their Internet usage without comparing it to that of white people.
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With unemployment stuck in the double digits and an economic crisis partly caused by the excesses of financial institutions, the president lashed out at top executives during a meeting yesterday. But the leaders of three companies—Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup—missed the meeting. Why?
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A solid majority of Americans (75 percent) reject the idea that women should return to their traditional roles in society, but many women remain conflicted about the competing roles they play at work and at home.
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Did The New York Times play into negative racial stereotypes with its holiday gift guide? Bloggers everywhere are reacting to the newspaper's special section.
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The field of diversity and inclusion has lost a courageous champion and influential leader. Elsie Y. Cross, founder of the Elsie Y. Cross Associates consultancy, passed away at the age of 81. How has this equal-opportunity advocate helped shape boardrooms and classrooms worldwide?
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Make Diversity Part of Your Company's DNA |
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AT&T’s Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer Cindy Brinkley knows the importance of infusing diversity into the everyday routine of the corporation. Listen as she talks about the strengths that come from combining cultures, generations and experiences.
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Do You Use Employee-Resource Groups for Marketing? |
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Which companies in The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® use their employee-resource groups for marketing? How many companies direct their philanthropic contribution to multicultural charities? Find out more here.
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GOP Outraged by Sen. Reid's Remarks About Slavery |
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In an effort to drive a point home regarding the dangers of waiting on healthcare reform, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid compared the GOP's resistance with those who didn't believe in emancipation for slaves. Did he go too far?
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How Much Does America Spend on Healthcare? |
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Healthcare spending is currently in the trillions of dollars. Will we see a significant increase in spending over the next seven years? Get detailed numbers here and see which states have the highest rate of uninsured people.
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'Don't Ask, Don't Tell': Will Proposed Bill Urge Repeal? |
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The recently introduced Honest and Open Testimony Act would allow service members to disclose sexual orientation in congressional testimony to repeal the "don't ask, don't tell" policy (DADT) without fear of retribution. Is more testimony needed to overturn this 16-year ban? Plus, how can you urge Congress to abolish DADT?
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Veterans Value Commitment at Work (VIDEO) |
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The military instills values in its troops such as honor, leadership
and commitment that are extremely valuable in corporate America. Listen as Southern Company's Director of Talent Acquisition Chris Collier talks about how that level of commitment is a good cultural match for the corporation.
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GLSEN Trying for $1-Million Prize From Chase |
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The Chase Community Giving Program is giving away a total of $5 million to various nonprofit organizations and charities that can get the most votes on Facebook. Read more about how you can help the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) win one of the grand prizes of $1 million.
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How Old Are Most Veterans? |
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Several generations make up the U.S. veteran population. Where do the nation's oldest and youngest veterans fall in the breakdown of ages? Find out here.
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Bias Against Women Still Exists in the Workplace |
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Gender disparity in pay remains, and workers acknowledge the possibility of gender discrimination, but many describe their work environment as gender neutral. A recent report describes this phenomenon as "gender fatigue." Check out this interesting research.
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Your Company's Credo Can Guide You (VIDEO) |
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Johnson & Johnson's Vice President of Global Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer Anthony Carter believes that the company could never succeed without strong values and a commitment to corporate responsibility as a guide. Listen as he shares the four-part credo that keeps the company focused.
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From Immigrant to Latina Leader
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As an immigrant from Colombia, Cristina López was able to personally relate to many of the people she worked with through her career in social justice. Now, as the president of the National Hispana Leadership Institute (NHLI), she is helping to create and mentor ethical leaders for the future.
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Former Military Are Ethical Leaders at Work (VIDEO) |
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What special skills do former military bring to the civilian work force? The chief diversity officer of the U.S. Naval Academy, Capt. Tony Barnes, talks about ethical leadership and how "honor, courage and commitment" can become assets in the workplace.
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How Many U.S. Veterans Are Women? |
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More women are in the military than ever before, but are they a significant percentage of the veteran population? Plus, how have cases of PTSD increased over the past three years? Get detailed numbers here about former military.
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What Does It Mean to Be ‘The Only One’? |
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After growing up in a community with a virtually non-existent Asian population, Tommy Shi knows what it means to be "the only one." Now, as Mercedes Benz USA’s diversity and inclusion officer, Shi is leveraging his experiences to make diversity an integral part of the corporation’s mission.
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N.Y. Gov. Paterson Still Fighting for Marriage Equality |
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Yesterday, the New York State Senate voted against the Marriage Equality bill for same-sex couples, despite signs that it might pass. In this press release, Gov. David Paterson responds to the vote and emphasizes how marriage equality is a civil-rights issue.
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How Is The PhD Project Changing Business? (VIDEO) |
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Dr. Shalei Simms, the nation's 1,000th business-school professor from a traditionally underrepresented group, recently earned her Ph.D. Find out what she plans to do with her future—and what the creator of The PhD Project and others have to say about this milestone.
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Employee Groups Foster Strong Leaders |
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Chubb Corp.'s Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President Donna M. Griffin infuses her skills as a role model and "people person" into her commitment to the company's cultural inclusion and its successful employee groups.
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Use Your Military ERG to Find Recruits (VIDEO) |
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CSX's Susan Hamilton, assistant vice president of diversity and chief diversity officer, shares how the company's recently established Military Affinity Group (MAG) has played a pivotal role in supporting current employees that are former military and by recruiting new veteran talent.
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Leading the Fight for Workers With Disabilities |
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Carol Glazer, president of the National Organization on Disability, knows firsthand that disability presents unique challenges. See what she has to say about veterans with disabilities, how to make your workplace a good one for people with disabilities and more.
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