Author: Alexandra
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Starbucks is opening its first “signing store,” where all employees will be fluent in sign language
Starbucks is taking a major step forward in serving the deaf community. This fall, Starbucks will open its first all-signing store, where all employees will be fluent in American Sign Language. According to a press release from the company, the new store will open in Washington, D.C. in October and will be close to the deaf-friendly Gallaudet University. Not only is…
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Why Workplace Diversity Is So Important, And Why It’s So Hard To Achieve
Is there still anyone out there who doesn’t think that workplace diversity is a good thing? Diversity gives you access to a greater range of talent, not just the talent that belongs to a particular world-view or ethnicity or some other restricting definition. It helps provide insight into the needs and motivations of all of your client…
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Rotten Tomatoes announces major changes to boost critic diversity
Critic aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes is undergoing a major overhaul of its certification process in an effort to bring more critics under its umbrella. In a first wave changes being rolled out, the site will add podcasts and video movie reviews to its mix of scores instead of just written ones. Also, the site will…
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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is No. 1 at Box Office, Proving Power of Diversity (Again)
“Crazy Rich Asians,” powered by jubilant reviews and pent-up demand for a major Hollywood film led by Asian stars, took in a strong $25.2 million at North American theaters over the weekend, easily enough for No. 1. It was the best result for a PG-13 romantic comedy in six years — since “Think Like a…
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GETTING IT RIGHT: Understanding and Managing Diversity in the Workplace
Article provided by PeopleScout.com According to a recent demographic analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority. This shift towards a more diverse population will have major impacts on the workforce and how organizations address diversity in the workplace. In the coming…
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In a room with a mosquito
Like millions of others, I have a Facebook account. I scroll fairly quickly, reading my “friends’” posts, sometimes playing a game with myself to see if I can tell who posted a photo or an opinion before I confirm who actually did…and I’m getting better at answering correctly. I’m sure that’s because each of us…
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Diversity: Is Your Company Failing? Here’s 5 Tools To Help
Is your company as diverse as it could be? Workplace diversity has rightly become a top priority, with 57% of recruiters saying they have strategies designed to attract a more diverse pool of candidates. Why Diversity? It’s been shown that diverse organizations reap tremendous benefits. More diverse companies have more creativity, stronger innovation, and increased market share. Diverse teams are also smarter, as…
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Farther Together: The Importance Of Allies In Diversity And Inclusion
As the old adage goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Have you ever heard of John Henry? He is an African-American folk hero from the 1870s. As the legend goes, “[Henry] worked as a ‘steel-driving man’ — a man tasked with hammering a steel drill into…
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Why You Need To Prioritize Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To Win
Diversity, equality and inclusion have become buzzwords in the business community, as people have become more vocal about the need to broaden our employee pools. Those who are in underrepresented groups are showing their unrest on social media and beyond. Yet the face of the average tech company is still white and male, and the…
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U.S. Firms Slowly Getting Better At Disability Inclusion
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) in the U.S. has revealed 126 out of 145 companies scored a 100 rating when it came to the inclusion of people with disabilities. These companies account for 7.8 million employees in the U.S. The Index which surveys Fortune 1000 corporations and Am Law 100 is a joint initiative between…