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Which Companies Are Gay-Friendly?

Click here to view article... Which retailers have antidiscrimination policies? Which credit-card carriers offer domestic-partner benefits? HRC's "Buying for Equality" guide identifies hundreds of businesses that support workplace fairness—and many are on the DiversityInc Top 50 list. Find out which companies landed on both lists.

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Wanted: Black & Latino Accountants

Click here to view article... A new study says the accounting profession needs to step up its game and do a better job of recruiting, training and advancing Blacks and Latinos. We look at some of the reasons for the shortfall and offer suggestions on how to attract and advance diverse candidates in the field.

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Opening Up the Military

Click here to view article... Despite her successful 30-year career as a naval intelligence officer, Capt. Joan E. Darrah was forced to keep a major part of her life a secret: her sexual orientation. Now retired, Darrah has become an activist for the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell."

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People Are the Greatest Assets in Diversity (VIDEO)

Click here to view article... Where do the best solutions come from? Billie Williamson, Ernst & Young's partner and Americas inclusiveness officer, shares how the skills and abilities of Ernst & Young's employees are their greatest resources.

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How Women Are Changing the Navy (VIDEO)

Click here to view article... 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.

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Was Watermelon Slur Grounds for Firing?
Can a corporation be held liable for the discriminatory acts of its independent recruiters and executive-search firms? Find out how the courts are ruling in these and other cutting-edge discrimination cases. More »
Veterans Are Resourceful in the Workplace (VIDEO)
What valuable lessons do former military bring to companies where they work? David Casey, former vice president of workplace culture and chief diversity officer at WellPoint and a former Marine, shares how the military instills resourcefulness, adaptability and a bent toward managing diversity. More »
How Many Veterans Pursue Higher Education?
Are former military earning bachelor's degrees? How many veterans are federal employees? Find out more here, including how Americans feel about gays and lesbians serving in the military. More »
Recruiting Top American Indian Talent: The Unique Blend
American Indians offer a unique blend to the U.S. work force with their rich cultural traditions and potential for innovation in science, engineering and other fields. But in order to recruit top American Indian talent, you must start with the youth. More »
What Do Your Interview Clothes Say About You?
Is your personal style getting in the way of your professional image in interviews? Learn how to choose your attire wisely to make the best first impression. More »
How Has the Makeup of the Population Changed?
From 1950 to 2007, the racial makeup of the United States has changed significantly. How does this affect recruitment in companies? Find out more about how this shift is reflected in corporate America. More »
Things NEVER to Say to American Indian Coworkers
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. More »
Former Military Are Ethical Leaders at Work (VIDEO)
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. More »
Diversity Leaders Connect With Each Other
Leaders from Walmart, Marriott, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Ernst & Young, Accenture, JCPenney, Sodexo, KPMG and more networked at DiversityInc's recent event. View more photos from our event featuring leaders connecting, plus get details on our upcoming events in Washington, D.C. More »
How Much Did the American Indian Population Grow?
From 1990 to 2008, the American Indian population growth outpaced not only the total U.S. population but also that of whites. Get detailed numbers here and find out more about this demographic. More »
Helping Women Executives to Negotiate
Research shows that women are less likely to negotiate, and that can be costly for them and their companies. Here's a look at how one company, Accenture, is using the research to train its women, as well as what some of the key studies in this area show. More »
Is Washington Redskins' Name Racist? High Court Won't Decide
Is the Washington Redskins' name racist? We'll never know because the Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case brought by American Indian activists. But the battle may not be quite over. What's next? More »
Career Advice From Sodexo's Top Operations Woman, Lorna Donatone
Sodexo's newly appointed market president and COO, Lorna Donatone, shares interviewing tips, including being yourself and knowing about the company ahead of time. More »
Ushering In a New Era for Latinos
Will Judge Sonia Sotomayor serve as a positive role model and have an impact on corporate America as well? Will companies make a new commitment to recruiting Latinos to reflect their growing national influence? Alma Morales Riojas, CEO of MANA, shares her thoughts on Latinos' integral role in the work force. More »
How Large Is the Mexican Majority Among U.S. Latinos?
Latinos or Hispanics have very different cultural backgrounds, depending on their country of origin. Find out where most U.S. Latino immigrants are coming from and how fast their populations are growing. More »
PSEG Honors Employees′ Spirit of Volunteerism
Giving back to the community engages employees, New Jersey energy company PSEG has found. Last week, the company celebrated those employees and their community service. More »
E-Mails of the Day: The Best Words for Disabilities
DiversityInc's article "What Are the Best Words for Disabilities?" 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 Is The PhD Project Changing Business? (VIDEO)
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 historic milestone. More »
The PhD Project Names 1000th Business Professor
Why is this milestone so significant? What does this mean for corporate America? And how have the 15-year efforts of The PhD Project, which strives to build a pipeline of B-school professors from underrepresented groups, been the driving force behind this effort? Find out here. More »
Who Is Pursuing Higher Education?
What percentage of Blacks and Latinos is getting bachelor's degrees? How many foreign-born citizens are getting master's degrees? Find out more about these groups here. More »
U. of Md. Fires Diversity Officer, Setting Off Massive Protest
More than 600 students rallied to reinstate an 18-year diversity administrator whose full-time job was eliminated. Why? What else are students demanding? More »
Are 'Bubba' & 'You People' Racial Slurs?
Even if you strongly feel you were discriminated against because of race or ethnicity, plaintiffs need more than conjecture to win in court. Here's what employees must know BEFORE filing a lawsuit. More »
How to Handle an Abusive Boss (VIDEO)
Is your supervisor a bully? Is your workplace a climate of intimidation? Coach Lynn Johnson shares tips on how to identify different types of abusive bosses, when you should assert yourself and how to know when negative behavior becomes a legal issue. More »
DiversityInc Top Federal Agencies for Diversity
Last year, we decided to survey all federal agencies to determine their commitment to diversity in the same four areas as The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®: CEO (agency head) Commitment, Human Capital, Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity. More »
How You—and Your Company—Can Help Veterans
Trained and talented soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan need jobs. Find out which companies are strong recruiters and supporters of U.S. service members. Plus, where you can go to donate or volunteer to help veterans. More »
How Many Veterans Are in the Work Force?
Plus, how many veterans are there nationwide? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring and promoting veterans. More »
Has the Economic Downturn Impacted Women- and Minority-Owned Law Firms?
A new study conducted by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) finds that women- and minority-owned firms still report healthy earnings and in some instances are continuing to hire. Read more about the impact of the economy on these firms. More »

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