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During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Bessie Coleman, Pioneer Aviatrix Born: January 26, 1982 Atlanta, Tx. Best known for: Being…
There have been significant strides in LGBTQ diversity and inclusion in the workplace nationally and globally. For example, according to the Human Rights Campaign report, A Workplace Divided: Understanding the Climate for LGBTQ Workers Nationwide, 46% of LGBTQ workers say they are closeted at work, compared to 50% in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2008 Degrees of…
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Related Story: Black History Month Profiles: Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton, Blues Musician Born:…
Depression is an invisible but common mental health problem in the U.S. One in five Americans are affected by mental health issues, and depression tops the list as a condition many Americans experience. It can be debilitating and could cost businesses $44 billion a year in lost productivity in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health….
During Black History Month, DiversityInc is honoring a series of Black innovators and history makers who are often overlooked in mainstream media coverage and history books. Check back throughout February to learn about more important figures. Born: 1810s, in Georgia or in Philadelphia Died: January 4, 1904 in San Francisco,…
Musician and actor Queen Latifah is in her second year of leading the Queen Collective, a talent development initiative that seeks out and supports filmmakers who are women of color. This year, after reviewing dozens of film submissions, Latifah and her team handpicked the work of three aspiring filmmakers —…
Women make up half of the population, and now nearly half of the workforce, but as they ascend the corporate ladder, fewer of them are represented at the top. Out of DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies for Diversity, 42.2% of management positions, 34.5% of senior management positions and 29.4% of…
With augmented reality (AR) technology, instead of simply reading about a natural national monument in danger of losing its protection, you can walk around its red rock formations, see cliffs with ancient etchings appear in front of you and look at hundreds of years of cultural indigenous history at risk…
Originally published on annualreview.novartis.com. To help us fulfill our company purpose of reimagining medicine, we are changing the way we work to unleash the talent and creativity of our people. We made progress in 2019 on our cultural transformation, which is a strategic priority for Novartis. We aim to make…
TIAA and AARP sponsored event featured industry experts, including CBS National News Correspondent Michelle Miller WASHINGTON, D.C., January 31, 2020 – Today, Howard University convened an important event focused on enhancing the economic strength and financial wellness of African Americans. The event, sponsored by TIAA and AARP, brought together industry…