Even with the effects of the pandemic easing up in recent months and an ever-growing number of people returning to work, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that the job outlook for men and women in America remains disappointing as a whole, especially for women. While about 355,000 men…
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LinkedIn Adds Inclusive ‘Stay-at-Home Parent’ to List of Job Titles
Many people — women and mothers in particular — complained during the pandemic that the list of titles available on the career networking site LinkedIn was restrictive, biased and didn’t fully provide options that allowed them to showcase their skillset or encompass the types of careers working professionals have today….
Blacks — and Especially Hispanics — Remain Vastly Underrepresented in Burgeoning STEM Careers, Pew Study Reports
While careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) remain among the fasting-growing areas in America’s workforce, the disparity of people filling those positions also continues to grow. Nicole Acevedo of NBC News has reported that “Latino and Black workers remain underrepresented in the STEM workforce compared with their share…
Top Business Leaders Launch OneTen
A coalition of leading CEOs and organizations are coming together today to announce the formation of OneTen, an organization that will combine the power of these committed American companies to upskill, hire and promote one million Black Americans over the next 10 years into family-sustaining jobs with opportunities for advancement. In…
President-Elect Joe Biden’s Potential New Cabinet Filled With Historic Firsts; New Report Details the Top 10 Careers Most Impacted by COVID-19; and More
President-elect Biden continues his push for an administration that “looks like America.” With more than a month to go until he is even sworn in as the 46th president of the United States and his transition to the office finally underway after weeks of delay, President-elect Joe Biden is already…
Archived: Eva Sage-Gavin Tapped to Lead Accenture's Talent and Organization Practice
Accenture(No. 14 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list) has hired Eva Sage-Gavin as a senior managing director to lead the company’s Talent & Organization practice, effective immediately. In this new role,Sage-Gavinwill focus onhelping Accenture’s clients and their workforces shift their leadership mindsets, talent and cultures harnessing the power of…
Archived: PwC's Tim Ryan: CEOs Must Invest in People and Society to Stay Relevant
PwC is No. 4 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list (Originally published on LinkedIn) Tim Ryan In today’s business world, disruption seems to rule. Megatrends — including digital transformation, demographic changes, and a growing scarcity of resources — are shifting markets and challenging traditional business models. If businesses do…
Archived: A Registered Dietitian's 10-Year Career Journey with Sodexo
Sodexo is No. 6 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list (Originally published on Sodexo Career Blog) Patty Denton, R.D. During my 26 years with Sodexo, I have seen many Registered Dietitians grow their careers in many different directions within the company. Being one of those RDs, I know first-hand…
Archived: ADP: 3 Talent Acquisition Trends for 2018
ADP is No. 17 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list (Originally published on ADP’s Spark) With employment at an all-time high, talent acquisition trends are becoming more competitive as top candidates are clearly in the driver’s seat. Already, companies are feeling the shortage of qualified workers. The New York…
Archived: TD's Andrea Hough on Millennials: The Kids Are Alright
TD Bank is No. 38 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies list (Originally published on LinkedIn) They work differently, think differently, and have different expectations than the employees we have managed for years. (Or, so people say) Considering that millennials are the largest generation in our workforce, it doesn’t surprise…