CBS denied a gay dating web site's Super Bowl ad. DiversityInc's resulting article, "Why Did CBS Reject Gay Super Bowl Ad?", spurred a strong reaction from one of our readers. See what he had to say on the subject.
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The U.S. Naval Academy recently saw a 57 percent increase among Black, Latino and other traditionally underrepresented applicants. DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti sat down with Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Admiral Jeffrey L. Fowler to find out how this institution is recruiting, retaining and developing talent from all cultures.
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In a landmark case for transgender rights, the IRS must now allow transgender people to write off medical services related to gender-reassignment surgery. Find out more here.
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DiversityInc convened 11 CEOs, more than 100 chief diversity officers, professors and top economists for a learning summit on effective leadership and its intersection with diversity management. In this special report, we aggregate the most useful comments from facilitated discussions.
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Diversity leaders will gather for the "Multicultural Forum on Workplace Diversity" in Minneapolis this March 17 and 18. The event will include workshops for all levels of diversity management, as well as a new global-diversity element. Bill Wells, chairman of the National Black MBA Association, discusses the details here.
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Colin Powell Backs DADT Repeal |
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Retired Army General Colin Powell, who resisted then-President Bill Clinton's efforts to lift the ban in 1993, now supports Adm. Mullen and Secretary Gates on the "don't ask, don't tell" repeal. Will Congress vote to allow openly gay and lesbian service members in 2010?
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Are U.S. Air Marshals Racist and Sexist? |
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Does the Federal Air Marshal Service need diversity training? Adding to its recently tarnished record are new reports and complaints against U.S. air marshals alleging racial and sexual discrimination and retaliation.
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Adm. Mullen: End DADT, 'It Comes Down to Integrity' |
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mullen and Defense Secretary Gates, in a hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, unveil initial plans for what must be done to repeal "don't ask, don't tell." This is the first time senior defense officials publicly addressed steps allowing openly gay and lesbian service members in the military.
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Why Did CBS Reject Gay Super Bowl Ad? |
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CBS has rejected a commercial from gay dating site ManCrunch.com for the Super Bowl on Sunday. Was homophobia a factor in its decision or did the network have good reasons for denying this ad that gave an element of diversity to its advertising?
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Corporate Equality Index: Best Companies for LGBT Employees |
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The Human Rights Campaign has just released its list of diversity-management leaders, companies that scored 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index. Which companies are also in The 2009 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®? Read our cross-referenced list here.
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Generational Work Styles = Innovative Work Spaces |
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American Express's Blue Work program, which marries various work styles with appropriate work spaces, helps the company manage the different generations in the workplace. Listen as Chief Diversity Officer Kerrie Peraino shares how the program is not only cost-effective but also increases productivity and employee engagement.
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From Homeless to Humanitarian |
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From his experiences as a homeless U.S. student, Wells Fargo Advisors' Yohannes Tilahun knows hard work can result in success. Now he's applying that work ethic to diversity-management strategies such as boosting employee engagement through volunteerism.
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Obama Calls for End of DADT This Year |
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Making a moral case for diversity and civil rights, President Obama finally set a deadline for the end of the DADT policy, which forbids gay and lesbian service members from serving openly.
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Repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Says Gen. Shalikashvili |
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Yesterday, before the State of the Union address, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General John Shalikashvili issued a statement affirming his support to repeal "don't ask, don't tell." Read more, plus the latest developments on this key diversity issue.
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E&Y Sees Diverse Teams as Greatest Resource |
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Billie Williamson, Ernst & Young's partner and Americas inclusiveness officer, shares how creating teams focused on diversity strengthens the skills and abilities of their greatest resources—employees.
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Is Religious Expression Welcomed at Your Company? |
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American Express's Chief Diversity Officer Kerrie Peraino shares her firsthand experience of supporting religion in the workplace and how the corporation's employee-resource groups focus on education, awareness and inclusion.
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Racist Camera? Does Nikon CoolPix Fail on Asian Eyes? |
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Does this Nikon digital camera commit a diversity blunder? Its facial-recognition software fails to recognize Asian people because of their eye shapes. Read how one Asian consumer's blog comments brought this to the public's attention.
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How J&J's Credo Guides Its Success (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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Pfizer's Newest CDO Represents Transferable Talent |
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When Pfizer appointed Karen Boykin-Towns, a former political strategist, as its new chief diversity officer, the move demonstrated the company’s recognition that skills can be transferable. Now she is using her past experience to take inclusion to a new place for the corporation, including improvements in recruitment and talent development.
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Corporate and Military Support for Haiti |
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In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Haiti, corporations continue to find ways to provide relief for survivors. See the latest updates on which companies are lending a hand, plus one Haitian-American sailor's personal account of his experiences aboard the U.S. Navy hospital ship, USNS Comfort.
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Make Diversity Part of Your Company's DNA (VIDEO) |
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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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People With Disabilities: The Talent You're Missing |
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How can companies recruit and retain top talent found in employees with disabilities? In our recent roundtable in Washington, D.C., DiversityInc and a panel of corporate and governmental experts searched for answers to how this underrepresented group can find more success in the work force. Find out what substantive solutions our conversation yielded.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Ramps Up Diversity Efforts |
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In her role as Boehringer Ingelheim's executive director and chief diversity officer, Nancy Di Dia has effected measurable change. From revamping its diversity-training program to finding innovative ways to engage employee-resource groups, she has helped the corporation earn a perfect Human Rights Campaign CEI score three years in a row.
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GLSEN Becomes Finalist in Chase Community Giving Contest |
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Chase Community Giving has announced the first round of finalists, including GLSEN, the Matthew Shepard Foundation and The Trevor Project. Find out how the three organizations are teaming up for a chance at a winning spot. Today is the last day to cast your vote to help them.
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Aetna's ERGs Bridge a Cultural Gap With Customers |
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Aetna uses its employee-resource groups for everything from creating products that address racial/ethnic disparities to translation of corporate documents. Listen as Chief Diversity Officer Raymond Arroyo shares how the corporation's Black, Latino, Asian and American Indian ERGs not only improve its employee relations but also its link to its customers.
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