Diversity Management, News and Updates
As companies continue to evolve and improve strategies for creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have emerged as an important way to further their goals. However, forming an ERG, which many companies have done, is just the first step. An estimated 90% of Fortune 500…
Employee resource groups (ERGs) serve organizations as support systems for employees and oftentimes resources for leadership. These groups, launched within companies by and for professionals, are valuable. In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, as well as other current events at the forefront, AT&T (Hall of Fame) and…
Employee resource groups (ERGs) are powerful resources for facilitating discussions and providing networks for professionals based on shared identities, experiences and allyship. These groups have roots in the desire to advocate for employees and give them a space at work to be their best authentic selves. In the past few…
In the final session of DiversityInc’s 2019 ERG Festival on Nov. 12 at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Lissiah Hundley, head of strategic partnerships and client fulfillment, led the ERG Forum, where participants had an opportunity to engage in a dialogue. Inspired. Informed. Invigorated. Engaged. Challenged. Supported. Hopeful. Those…
The first time I realized mental illness could hinder my career, I was a sophomore in college. The first semester of that year yielded a diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder and moderate depression, but it was also when I got involved in writing for my college’s newspaper and truly developed…
Participants will have the opportunity to interact with Dow leaders and each other to begin building a professional network, participate in a “Day in the Life” activity with a participating function and give a two-minute presentation of a topic of their choice! Originally Published by Dow. The Diamond Symposium is…
Executives from JCPenney and Nielsen give insights into how their resource groups and diversity and inclusion councils operate and coexist to help drive results. The strategy, structure and areas of focus for the resource groups and councils are outlined, in addition to success stories. 04:59 – 09:45: JCPenney Introduction and…
General Motors and Wells Fargo give insights into how they identify talent for critical roles in leading their ERGs. 05:11 – 07:15: GM’s ERG Journey 07:16 – 07:44: GM’s Values and Behaviors 07:45 – 09:10: How GM Identifies Talent to Lead Its ERGs 09:23 – 13:36: Wells Fargo’s D&I Strategy…
Netflix waited three months after two instances of the racial slur drop and an offended Black ERG before firing Communications Chief Jonathan Friedland. “We hoped this was an awful anomaly never to be repeated,” Reed Hastings, CEO, wrote in a statement as an explanation for the delay in the termination….
SHANE NELSON: What advice can you give to folks that are new to their company on how they can adapt to the company’s culture quickly YRTHYA DINZEY-FLORES: It is important to listen. What I typically do when I’m new to a company is go on a small listening tour, if…
