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.
April 19, 2013
GAITHERSBURG, Md. -- Sodexo hosted its 10th annual Diversity Business Leadership Summit (DBLS) at Northwestern University, bringing together area business leaders, Sodexo employees, clients and guests for a day-long conference dedicated to gaining new perspectives and greater understanding of the strategic business value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Research...
April 18, 2013
NALC Chicago 2013 Call for Speakers
ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE: NOW through May 22, 2013!
WHO: Network and Affinity Group Leaders, Human Resources Executives, Diversity Professionals, HR Trainers and Experienced Consultants.
QUALIFICATIONS:
ERG Leaders and Diversity Professionals with affinity group best practices/case study tips & strategies including deep dive how-to’s,...
April 18, 2013
MILWAUKEE, -- ManpowerGroup Solutions' managed service provider (MSP), TAPFIN, the world's largest vendor-neutral and hybrid MSP, received the ACCOLADE AWARD from the Wisconsin Department of Administration. The ACCOLADE AWARD recognizes the State of Wisconsin's private sector partners that have demonstrated superior minority involvement in state procurement and construction-related...
April 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, -- While many Americans dread April 15th, tax season comes with additional challenges and hurdles for married same-sex couples. CNBC Host Suze Orman and two Ernst & Young LLP leaders participated in a press conference call Monday to discuss the challenges same-sex married couples face during tax season and shared some financial planning tips.
During this call, coordinated by...
April 8, 2013
BETHESDA, Md., -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) boosted its longstanding history of embracing differences recently during the Straight for Equality Gala. Apoorva Gandhi , Marriott's vice president of multicultural markets and alliances co-hosted this year's gala along with Jimmie Paschall , executive vice president of enterprise diversity and inclusion at...
March 25, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO, -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has been recognized by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) as one of the 10 best U.S. corporations open to working with veteran-owned businesses. This is the first time that PG&E has been included on this prestigious annual list, which honors the large corporations that most successfully engage the nation'...
March 21, 2013
Companies that participate in Diversity Best Practices’ benchmarking are able to evaluate their diversity and inclusion strengths and opportunities using detailed data across a wide spectrum of policies and programs. The 2013 Benchmarking Tool goes live Friday, April 12.
Watch the following web seminar recording, “Dissecting Diversity Best Practices’ 2012 Benchmarking: What the Findings...
