Diversity Management, News and Updates
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…
Over the past few months, COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of business. Furloughs, layoffs, and mandatory work-from-home orders have forced corporations to reassess “business as usual.” The overarching lesson adaptable companies have embodied is that the way things have always been done need not be the way things always…
Cesar Conde, chairman at NBCUniversal News Group, announced a groundbreaking goal to have a 50% diverse workforce at NBCUniversal, according to Deadline. Conde, the first Latino in this role, outlined his plans in an internal video for employees on Wednesday. The ultimate goal is for NBCUniversal, No. 7 on DiversityInc’s 2020…
As schools and offices across the country are closing in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, classes and businesses are moving online. For many of the estimated 19 million Americans without broadband internet service, learning and working from home poses challenges. Comcast (No. 6 on DiversityInc’s 2019 Top 50 Companies…
Originally posted on Comcast.com Comcast Corporation announced today that Marci Ryvicker will join the company as Senior Vice President, Investor Relations, in mid-January. She will report to Mike Cavanagh, Chief Financial Officer of Comcast Corporation. “Marci has tremendous expertise in the media, technology, cable, and broadcast industries, and is one…
Originally posted on Comcast.com Startups working on breakthroughs in connectivity, media, and entertainment for all abilities are the focus of third program in Philadelphia. Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator, powered by Techstars, announced it is now accepting applications for its next program and is seeking startup companies developing the next…
Media Mogul and comedian Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios Networks sued Comcast Corporation for refusing to carry any of the networks his company owns. Tomorrow, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal by the Comcast Corporation. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Allen’s favor, but Comcast (No. 6…
Originally published on corporate.comcast.com. Sunday’s final round of the AIG Women’s British Open posted a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 1.188 million average viewers per minute (11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ET; P2+) across NBC Sports, up 23% vs. 2018 and becoming the most-watched final round telecast at this event in 13…
Comcast will make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy their television viewing experience. The No. 6 company on DiversityInc’ s 2019 Top 50 list is unveiling a new technology that links remotes with assistive technology such as eye-gaze or sip-and-puff assistive technology. Paralyzed customers will now be able…
Originally published by Comcast NBCUniversal. Comcast Business is now offering new video service to bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms and more. Comcast Business announced the company’s award-winning X1 video platform is now available to the millions of bars, restaurants, hotels, gyms and other businesses across Comcast’s footprint. X1 for Business includes easier…