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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2021: The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S.…
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Does Your Reality Match Your Rhetoric?
By Charlene Wheeless, Senior Advisor of Equity and Justice, APCO Worldwide As someone who has engaged with corporate America for more than 30 years, and as a Black citizen of the United States, I was impressed with the way many companies responded to the clarion call for racial and social justice last year. Commitments to…
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Getinge
Our core values are Passion, Collaboration, Excellence, Openness, and Ownership. They are the DNA of our culture. Passion is enthusiasm for improving the outcome for others. Collaboration and sharing successful models and building cross-functional bridges will result in great improvements in many areas and for every employee. Thoughtful input from colleagues helps us overcome obstacles,…
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3 Women of Color on How to Boost Diversity from the Outside In
by Kate Whiting Senior Writer, Formative Content The COVID-19 pandemic has shed a spotlight on inequities – with women of colour being impacted the most Here three women leaders of colour share their thoughts on how to make the world a more diverse and inclusive place. Marian Croak has a unique way of looking at the…
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Most Organizations Still Miss the Mark on Diversity & Inclusion
According to a new study by the nation’s leading independent human capital management research firm, more than 80% of organizations believe they provide a diverse and inclusive environment for their employees. However, Brandon Hall Group research shows only about one-third rate themselves highly for critical drivers such as having a diverse talent pipeline, leadership that…
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Looking Forward to 2021
2020 was hard for many of us. And although we are all facing the same pandemic, it has been harder for some than for others. And while, after what feels more like an eternity than just a calendar year, we finally get to transition to 2021, where we will deal with some residual issues. At…
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Upcoming Episode of Advancements TV Series to Explore Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Explore how inclusion and diversity is supporting the talent of tomorrow, today. JUPITER, Fla., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Scheduled to broadcast 1Q/2021, Advancements with Ted Danson will focus on how diversity and inclusion are enhancing creativity in the workplace. This segment of Advancements will look at how diversity fuels innovation and creativity throughout the workplace. Viewers will learn…
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December
Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World Disability inclusion is an essential condition to upholding human rights, sustainable development, and peace and security. It is also central to the promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to leave no one behind. The commitment to realizing the rights of persons…
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Creating More Inclusive Companies Begins With You, Not Your Diversity Department. Here’s How To Get Started.
by Nihar Chhaya Contributor In the months of social unrest following the George Floyd incident and other examples of racial injustice broadcast on the world stage, many businesses felt pressure to demonstrate allegiance with movements like Black Lives Matter and others. At the time, a CEO coaching client of mine shared an interesting perspective with me.…
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REPORT: The Future of Diversity & Inclusion in the Contingent Workforce
63% of professionals surveyed expect contingent diversity & inclusion initiatives to become a higher priority in the future. NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Over the last few months, the world has changed, and with it there has been an even greater realization that diversity and inclusion (D&I) efforts are important for all workers, not just some. HireTalent…
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