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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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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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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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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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? |
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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.
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Veterans Are Resourceful in the Workplace (VIDEO) |
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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.
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Recruiting Top American Indian Talent: The Unique Blend |
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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.
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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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Diversity Leaders Connect With Each Other |
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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.
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Helping Women Executives to Negotiate |
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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.
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Ushering In a New Era for Latinos |
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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.
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DiversityInc Specialty Lists
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What Message Do You Send? (VIDEO) |
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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.
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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 historic milestone.
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The PhD Project Names 1000th Business Professor |
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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.
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Who Is Pursuing Higher Education? |
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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.
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Are 'Bubba' & 'You People' Racial Slurs? |
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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.
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How to Handle an Abusive Boss (VIDEO) |
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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.
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DiversityInc Top Federal Agencies for Diversity |
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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.
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How You—and Your Company—Can Help Veterans |
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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.
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