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Silver BBs: Achieving the Power of Diversity in Global Virtual Teams
Linkage Incorporated
To obtain the Power of Diversity in global virtual teams (GVTs), you have to develop effective GVTs. Conversely, the best GVTs recognize and develop their potential Power of Diversity (PoD). For businesses, their PoD is a true competitive advantage, but only if the dream is transformed into reality. You may be more interested in the diversity aspect of the above title or you may want to expand understanding on GVTs.
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Working With Diversity
Professional Roofing
As you know, the U.S. population is quickly becoming more diverse. But you probably didn't know the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) projects the country's population will increase 49 percent to 420 million by 2050. Diversity at work essentially is the collective mix of differences and similarities encountered in the work force, workplace and marketplace. And though diversity among employees offers the potential for a positive, productive workplace, it easily can lead to chaos, confusion, controversy, suspicion, conflict, tension and discord.
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Groundbreaking Database Compares Law Firm Diversity
Vault.com
Vault.com and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) have launched the Law Firm Diversity Database that enables users to compare law firms on a number of diversity performance measures. This service was developed to provide corporate counsel with statistics and other crucial information on diversity at over 200 firms nationwide. The online database was created in cooperation with Accenture, Bank of America, Microsoft, PPG Industries, Sara Lee, and Wal-Mart. The Vault/MCCA database confirms that the minority presence at the nation's top firms is small but steadily growing. With this new tool, corporations, law firms and prospective employees will get a window into how firms across the country are addressing the issue of diversity.
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Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Releases Report on Women
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
Women entrepreneurs make an important contribution to the development of the world economy, particularly in low and middle-income countries. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) 2007 Report on Women and Entrepreneurship is the fourth in a series of reports undertaken to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date study of the role played by women involved in entrepreneurship activity across the world economy.
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Focus on Diversity
FIRST-EVER HANDBOOK FOR AFFINITY & EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP LEADERS
Diversity Best Practices (DBP) is pleased to announce the upcoming June 2008 publication of the pioneering Handbook for Affinity and Network Leadership: Powerful Tools for Employee Resource Groups. The Handbook features 14 robust sections covering budgeting, chartering, bylaws, executive support, measuring impact, and innovative best practices. This unique tool also offers an additional 60 exciting pages of corporate network and affinity group profiles. Also included are nearly two dozen exclusive insider case studies from top corporations such as The Coca-Cola Company, Ford Motor Company, and Johnson & Johnson. This is one hard-hitting business resource you absolutely cannot afford to miss and will want in the hands of each of your affinity group leaders! Receive this Handbook FREE (a $99 value) by registering now for our Network & Affinity Leadership Congress (NALC) taking place in NYC on June 4-5, or pre-order your copy of this powerful publication today by contacting Megan Donnelly at donnelly@diversitybestpractices or calling 202-466-8209.
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AT&T Inc. has adopted a new Internet and messaging plan for Apple Inc.'s iPhone designed to help people who are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment stay connected. AT&T is the exclusive provider of voice and data services for Apple's iPhone. Through AT&T's new Text Accessibility Plan for iPhone, customers with qualifying disabilities will be able to access unlimited text messaging, Web browsing and e-mail for a flat rate.
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Whirlpool's suspension of 39 smokers for lying on benefits enrollment forms to avoid a $500 annual tobacco-use surcharge may be part of a trend of employers cracking down on employees’ unhealthy habits. But the Tribune Co.’s announcement that it will drop a recently instituted smoker penalty shows some employers are getting cold feet.
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In 2006 the estimated 6.3 million Latinos age 10-19 represented 25 percent of the entire U.S. teen population. From 1993 to 2001, the Hispanic teen population grew 30 percent, while the non-Hispanic population grew just 8 percent. The growth rate of this group will fuel trends influencing media, communication, music, fashion and social interaction.
(Source: www.lazoslatinos.com)
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Diverse Holidays
Pentecost, recognized on May 11th, is the seventh day after Easter according to the Eastern Orthodox calendar. It is a traditional day for baptism and confirmation of new Christians.
Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 11th, the second Sunday of May. Countries that celebrate Mother’s Day are the USA, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia and Belgium. |
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