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Thousands of veterans with “less-than-honorable” discharges missing out on government benefits; facing unnecessary challenges in employment. Being dishonorably discharged from the military can wreak havoc on a veteran’s career. Whether it was the result of alcohol or drug abuse, insubordination, fighting or being LGBTQ+ or disabled (areas that were not…
The first presidential debate on Sept. 29, 2020 will not be remembered for either candidates’ ideas or outlining of proposed policies. Instead, it was a highly contentious argument rife with personal insults and constant interruption. ABC anchor George Stephanopoulos, who has moderated and covered presidential debates and has also been…
Kutztown University assistant professor Ellesia Blaque was simply asking President Trump a question at an ABC News town hall event when she made headlines for shutting him down when he began to speak over her. Blaque disclosed that she was born with an inflammatory disease called Sarcoidosis and asked the…
In part 3 of this three-part series, Shawndel Evans, DiversityInc’s strategic lead of diversity pipeline management, shares tips on how job applicants can be successful in a COVID-19-affected job market. Since the pandemic has changed the way organizations do business and share information, professionals have been forced to quickly adapt…
In Part 2 of this three-part series, Shawndel Evans, DiversityInc’s strategic lead of diversity pipeline management, shares tips on how job applicants can be successful in a COVID-19-affected job market. COVID-19 put a record number of people out of work this spring. With many qualified candidates searching for few available…
In Part 1 of this three-part series, Shawndel Evans, DiversityInc’s strategic lead of diversity pipeline management, shares tips on how job applicants can be successful in a COVID-19-affected job market. The class of 2020 college graduates have entered a job market that has been derailed and become uncertain because of…
Advancing your career and finding the right employer and position fit doesn’t have to be complicated. There are things you can do each day to advance toward your dream job and thrive at work. The following article is part of a 5 Ways Series that offers resources and tips on leadership and…
Le Nette Rutledge retired from the United States Navy after 10 years of service. During that time, the fields in which she focused included leadership development, facilitation/instructional design, career counseling (specifically recruiting) and anti-submarine warfare. She is now head of military talent programs at Wells Fargo (No. 11 on. DiversityInc’s…
TIAA’s Michael Rochon, a senior director of digital strategy, is glad he advocated with senior leadership to adjust the company’s parental leave policy for all family structures when he and his husband adopted a baby boy.
Working as a woman in tech can have its challenges, especially since the industry is still male-dominated. Though women make up half (50%) of all U.S. workers in STEM occupations, according to research, however, Black and Hispanic workers continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce. Black professionals represent only…