News
Diversity Best Practices' News section features reporting and analysis on the latest trends in workplace diversity and diversity in society overall. Updated on a regular basis, this area houses the information about the field of workforce diversity and Diversity Best Practices organization and member news diversity practitioners need to stay up-to-date and effect change.
Diversity Best Practices' News section features reporting and analysis on the latest trends in workplace diversity and diversity in society overall. Updated on a regular basis, this area houses the information about the field of workforce diversity and Diversity Best Practices organization and member news diversity practitioners need to stay up-to-date and effect change.
February 13, 2012
PHILADELPHIA, -- Verizon Wireless, provider of America's largest 4G LTE network, announced that it has launched "A Day in the Life of a History Maker" program to celebrate Black History Month. The program, a partnership with the UNCF, Teacher Planet, and Get Schooled, was developed to inspire and motivate high school students across the Philadelphia Tri-State Region by...
February 2, 2012
LAS VEGAS -- MGM Resorts International is proud to announce that as part of its continuing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, the Company has expanded the scope of its industry-leading Supplier Diversity Program for suppliers, contractors and professional service providers. The MGM Resorts Supplier Diversity Program now includes businesses owned by veterans, disabled and lesbian, gay,...
February 1, 2012
PITTSBURGH -- Through local performances, concerts, exhibits and employee events in 12 cities, The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) will celebrate the history of African Americans during the month of February.
In recognition of Black History Month, PNC-sponsored programs and activities will be held in Chicago, Ill.; Cincinnati, Ohio.;Cleveland, Ohio; Detroit...
January 30, 2012
INDIANAPOLIS--WellPoint and RLJ Insurance Services today announced a strategic alliance that will enhance and expand WellPoint’s supplier diversity offerings.
WellPoint’s affiliated health plans and RLJ Insurance Services will work together to provide medical stop loss products and services to group customers who are seeking to significantly amplify their Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)...
January 30, 2012
NEW YORK--This February, a unique American master returns to the spotlight as Macy’s (NYSE:M) celebrates Black History Month with special events and exhibits dedicated to famed artist Romare Bearden. In conjunction with the Romare Bearden Foundation, Macy’s honors the rich history and legacy of the incomparable artist, writer and musician in celebration of this year’s 100th anniversary of...
January 20, 2012
ROSEMEAD, Calif.--Southern California Edison Company (SCE) yesterday completed the sale, through a public offering, of $250 million of preference shares with a 6.25 percent dividend rate.
The securities were sold through a selling group jointly led by four investment banks, including Barclays Capital, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and The Williams Capital Group, a minority-owned firm. Also...
January 17, 2012
WASHINGTON, -- VSA, the international organization on arts and disability and an affiliate of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts along with CVS Caremark All Kids Can are inviting children with and without disabilities, ages 5-15, to participate in the 2012 All Kids Can CREATE "Call for Art" and showcase the positive impact the arts can have on each and every...
January 12, 2012
Diversity Best Practices is now accepting registrations for its Diversity Assessment & Benchmarking Tool. Join the host of companies that have leveraged this invaluable instrument to evaluate their diversity and inclusion efforts.
All participating companies receive a free Diversity Best Practices scorecard summarizing their results. Diversity Best Practices members also receive a free Level...
