When it comes to managing talent and engaging an increasingly diverse workforce, the one-size-fits-all approach is becoming obsolete, according to an Accenture study presented at DiversityInc’s learning event.

People with disabilities are good team members and employees, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathy Martinez told DiversityInc’s high-level audience at our learning event in Washington, D.C. She encouraged employees with disabilities to not fear asking for resources they need to do their jobs well.

John Kemp, executive director of the US Business Leadership Network, urged DiversityInc’s high-level audience at our learning event in Washington, D.C., to recognize the value in employees with disabilities.

The DiversityInc awards recognized eight companies with exceptional diversity-management achievements in specific areas. CEOs and top executives were on hand to receive the awards and explain their commitment to diversity management and their results.

During DiversityInc’s learning event on Nov. 8, DiversityInc’s Senior Vice President and Executive Editor Barbara Frankel talked with Chely Wright about how life has changed for the country-music star since she came out as a lesbian in May.

Three major issues endanger the United States, Brigadier General Belinda Pinckney told DiversityInc’s high-level audience at our learning event in Washington, D.C.: shortages in language and cultural skills, poor education levels and inadequate health and healthcare.

At a diversity learning event on Nov. 8 and 9 in Washington, D.C., DiversityInc will have a host of special guests, including Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch and award-winning country singer/songwriter Chely Wright. Eight CEOs of DiversityInc Top 50 companies will also be accepting special awards.

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Rep. Loretta Sanchez- Diversity in the Nation

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Cindy Brinkley on Commitment to Employees DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Cindy Brinkley- Creating a Rich & Diverse Work Culture

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Alicia Petross on Diversity & Recruitment DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Alicia Petross on Leveraging Diverse Business Partners DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Alicia Petross on Brand Building DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Alicia Petross on Employee-Resource Group Gains

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Captain Kenneth Barrett on Leadership Driving Diversity DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Captain Kenneth Barrett on Holding Leaders Accountable DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Captain Kenneth Barrett on Instituting Diversity

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Vice Admiral Mark E. Ferguson on Diversity in Leadership DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Vice Admiral Mark E. Ferguson on Attracting Diverse Candidates DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Vice Admiral Mark E. Ferguson on Work/Life Benefits

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Bill Hartwig on Supplier Diversity DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Bill Hartwig on Evolving Supplier Diversity DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Bill Hartwig on Locating Suppliers

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Glenn Winfree on Employee Accountability DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Glenn Winfree on Leadership Commitment DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Glenn Winfree on Diversity Metrics

DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Jim Sinocchi on Building the Diversity Brand DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Jim Sinocchi on External Endorsements DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Jim Sinocchi on ‘Diversity’ Messages DiversityInc’s March 2010 Event: Jim Sinocchi on Innovation & Values