As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. The Impact Overturning…
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DiversityInc Announces Top US Companies for Diversity at 2022 Top 50 Event
DiversityInc’s Top 50 list is one of the most highly respected diversity and inclusion corporate surveys, with thousands of corporations participating annually. NEW YORK – May 4, 2022 –DiversityInc, producers of the most prestigious corporate diversity, equity and inclusion ranking for U.S. employers, announced the nation’s top companies at its 21st…
DiversityInc 2022 Top 50 Event: Effectively Communicating ESG Commitments to the Workforce, Suppliers & Talent Pipelines
When it comes to hitting ESG goals like becoming net zero by a certain date, Orlan Boston, Americas Sustainability ESG Market Leader at EY, said it takes a village. During a panel titled “Effectively Communicating ESG Commitments to the Workforce, Suppliers & Talent Pipelines” at the 2022 DiversityInc Top50 Event…
DiversityInc 2022 Top 50 Event: The DEI Leaders Guide on Presenting to ESG-Focused Public Boards
As more companies embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG), shareholders have sparked interest in these efforts and want to know how and why companies are doing so and how they are supporting their people. During a panel discussion titled “The DEI Leaders Guide on Presenting to ESG-Focused Public Board” at…
Rev. Jesse Jackson Calls on Professional Sports Teams To Diversify Procurement & Supplier Contracts
Sports teams are loved by millions of Americans and each team has a significant impact on the communities they are located in. What’s lacking for many of these teams is the number of employees who are minorities, especially when it comes to procurement services and suppliers, which in turn leads…
Supreme Court Declares Puerto Ricans No Longer Eligible for Some Federal Benefits
In a discriminatory blow to differently abled men and women living in the U.S. Island territory of Puerto Rico, the Supreme Court has ruled these individuals are not eligible for Supplemental Security Income. In other words, low-income elderly, blind or disabled Puerto Ricans are now officially excluded from disability benefits…
5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: April 28
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Civil Rights Leaders…
6 Takeaways from HR Research Institute’s Recent ‘Future of DEI’ Study
DEI is an ever-changing, growing and evolving field. What works for one organization doesn’t always work for another. And no matter what you do, someone is always figuring out a better way to recruit and retain, bolstering both representation and inclusion. So how does one truly know what works and…
5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: April 21
As the saying goes, the news never stops — but there’s a lot of it out there, and all of it doesn’t always pertain to our readers. In this weekly news roundup, we’ll cover the top news stories that matter most to our diversity focused audience. 1. Biden Administration Makes…
4 of the Biggest Issues Limiting Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare
As the ongoing pandemic and recent increased interest in social justice and reform have proven, men and women of color continue to be underserved by the healthcare system, receiving lower quality preventative care and incurring higher levels of illness and disease as a result. While our healthcare system itself has…