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Enough talking about diversity and inclusion — it’s time for action
We treat diversity in the financial services industry as something that’s ‘nice-to-have,’ but we owe our investors more. any companies today are talking about the value of a diverse workforce. After 30 years in human resources at a range of leading companies, I am heartened by the evolution and increased focus on diversity and inclusion. But…
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Anthony Bourdain: Serving Up Inclusion
Anthony Bourdain is being mourned, of course, by fellow chefs and foodies for his sardonic exposés about what really happens in the kitchens of some of America’s best restaurants. And for his travels to explore the world’s cuisines. But communities of color, women, people who are gender-different from the perceived norm — those people sent heartbroken tributes,…
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History: Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19 that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation…
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The Organizational Responsibility To Diversity And Inclusion
Recently, I explored the importance of individual women acquiring confidence in their digital skills to make progress in the workplace. But what about the workplace environment’s role in the transformation? How can organizations improve how they are supporting women’s and all minorities’ advancement? Of course, we hear a lot about diversity and inclusion initiatives and programs across…
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Vikings to become first NFL team to host summit on LGBTQ inclusion
The Minnesota Vikings will become the first NFL franchise to host a large-scale summit focused on the inclusion of LGBTQ athletes in sports. The event, scheduled for June 21 at the Vikings’ new practice facility, will include panels featuring gay, lesbian and transgender athletes and coaches, including Olympic diver Greg Louganis, triathlete Chris Mosier and former NFL defensive…
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Leaders Diversity Inclusion 5 Lessons Top Global Companies
Article provided by aperianglobal.com David is in charge of workplace diversity management at a global manufacturing company. He was recently assigned a seemingly basic task. “Focus on minorities,” the executive sponsor of the initiative told him. “I’d like to see our numbers climb from 25 to 45 percent,” he said. Minorities are largely underrepresented at…
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Persons with Disabilities: Find Your Fit Working in Our Federal Government
As a result of Executive Order 13548, the federal government is actively increasing efforts to recruit and hire individuals with disabilities for all levels and occupations. As an individual with a disability, you have access to specific programs and hiring authorities that can assist you in securing federal employment. SCHEDULE A HIRING AUTHORITY FOR PERSONS…
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Food for Thought
My uncle Mike came to visit last week. We went to dinner and afterward (at his insistence), we ended up at a little place to sing karaoke. Uncle Mike is a big man in his 60s, who looks a bit like Santa Claus—with a round belly, blue eyes and a white beard, so his low,…
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How Disney is turning women from across the company into coders
“You’re about to learn what it means to be a software engineer. You’re about to learn a lot about this company, and how technology is used to make the magic. But I think the biggest part is, you’re going to learn a lot about yourself.” Nikki Katz is giving a stirring speech in a room…
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Am I Culturally Sensitive and Aware?
When I first arrived at Arizona State University, I was amazed by and curious about the students I encountered from different states and countries. And they were curious about me. Being born in one country (Sweden) and raised in another (Spain) allowed me to meet people from many different countries and from all walks of…
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