Author: Lisa
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5 Things To Know About Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion In The Workplace
by James Menzies On International Women’s Day March 8, Trucking HR Canada hosted its annual Women with Drive conference. But a panel discussion acknowledged the need to, and benefits of, diversifying in more ways than attracting more women. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) will benefit businesses and make them more attractive employers, panelists…
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Inspiring and Empowering Women at Samsung: How Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Drive Innovation
Above all, Samsung Electronics believes a company culture that respects diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is essential to continued innovation. In honor of the U.N.’s International Women’s Day on March 8, Samsung is giving a platform to its female employees and demonstrating how a company can embrace equity inside and out. As a global leader…
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I asked the world’s top CEOs if they’re taking diversity seriously. Here’s why their answers could change your life.
BY ROBERT REISS A century ago, the concept of the modern corporation was born. Today, we see an alignment of CEOs on global unity, new models of capitalism, and corporate cultures that celebrate people. In the 1920s, Alfred Sloan at General Motors created the concept of the modern corporation. In the 1950s Peter Drucker codified…
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The 5 Dualities of Diversity and Inclusion
By Manuel Herrera Through an honest and entertaining presentation, the renowned Human Resources senior leader invited attendees of the 30th edition of this important Latino business leadership event to reflect, beyond good intentions, on actions that can cause a real impact when it comes to making diversity a daily practice within companies. With 25 years…
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National Hispanic Heritage Month Has Been A Cultural Celebration For Over 50 Years
by Lindsay Geller Maybe you first heard about National Hispanic Heritage Month from a friend or scrolled across an informational post about it on social media. You’re familiar with the celebratory month, but if you had to take a pop quiz on the subject? Let’s just say… you probably wouldn’t walk out with an A+. That’s okay—learning…
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Inspiring more Diversity in STEM – Stories from Latinx Members Creating Change
From teaching kids how to code, to helping students graduate without college debt, there are many Latinx who are doing incredible things to bring more diversity into STEM. Thanks to their work, they are helping our hispanic community be exposed to role models and follow these careers. We hope their stories are inspiring: Meet Zaira…
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Matter: A Son’s Perspective
by John M Lipchitz I remember high school as being a very stressful time in my life. This was primarily due to the stress my mother was experiencing at work and knowing that she was not being treated fairly. She was a highly successful doctor for a large defence contractor. Despite receiving bonuses and…
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Sesame Place to Train Employees on Diversity and Inclusion
Sesame Place has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees following a $25 million class-action lawsuit alleging multiple incidents of discrimination after outcry sparked by a video of a costumed character snubbing two 6-year-old Black girls went viral online. The Associated Press The Sesame Street-themed park, operated by SeaWorld Parks, in…
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Boston Pushes to Promote Diversity in City Development Projects
A new policy requires project applicants to share plans about management roles for women, people of color, and minority- and women-owned businesses. By Morgan Rousseau Mayor Michelle Wu and the city’s Chief of Planning Arthur Jemison on Thursday announced that the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) recently adopted a policy introducing diversity, equity, and…
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Companies perform better if they’re more inclusive: Take these 3 steps to increase diversity
BY JACKIE OLSON The business case for diversity and inclusion is more powerful than ever. As a South American female engineer working in the technology industry, I understand the power of diversity. I know the impact that different opinions and fresh points of view can have on a company’s ability to innovate and capture new opportunities.…