Diversity Best Practices Salutes 2011 Above-and-Beyond Honorees

The 2011 Above-and-Beyond Award honorees are representative of individuals and groups who, in addition to their “day jobs,” work tirelessly to increase employee participation, nurture future leaders, and advocate on behalf of the diversity represented by their members. This year’s honorees consist of four categories of individuals and groups who work in best-in-class networks and affinity group leadership. The 2011 Above-and-Beyond category winners are...READ MORE

Muslim-Christian Divide Felt Worldwide

Religious conflict is not always straightforward. When a country bans burka wearing, is that rooted in religion? Or is it a gender issue? A pure and simple dress code issue? Or perhaps even a security concern? It is sometimes too convenient to classify these disputes into seemingly harmless...READ MORE

Diversity Best Practices Top News Tweets of the Week

The latest multicultural marketing misstep…the groups leading social media growth…How recent grads are fairing in the job market…and more…READ MORE

Sodexo Among Nine Companies Recognized by the National Organization on Disability

In recognition of Labor Day, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) proudly salutes the "Fine Nine," nine national companies that have recognized a unique and highly productive talent pool--Americans with disabilities. These companies are all making the hiring of employees with disabilities a corporate priority. These companies are breaking new ground in…READ MORE 

Maria Castonon Moats Named Chief Diversity Officer of PwC

Maria Castanon Moats has been named Chief Diversity Officer by PwC US. Moats, a partner in the firm's audit practice, will lead PwC's diversity and inclusion strategy, which is focused on attracting, developing and advancing the most talented individuals--regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender or…READ MORE

In a little more than a decade Latinos will account for one-fourth of U.S. residents, yet many companies aren’t ready for this demographic shift. “Latinopalooza: How Latinos are Changing the USA,” a new Diversity and Inclusion Insights Paper for Diversity Best Practices members, provides insights to help equip diversity practitioners to more effectively develop and implement strategies and action plans to address one of the most challenging diversity issues today.

Following a focus on competitive advantage in May, our September Best Practice Session takes a deep dive into dollars and cents, and explores what diversity and inclusion can do to boost top and bottom line performance. Join fellow diversity practitioners on September 27th to explore challenges, opportunities and innovative strategies. What cutting-edge thinking, and best and “next” practices are companies using to leverage diversity and inclusion as a financial factor that directly impacts revenue, profit and stakeholder value?

Bring top-of-mind issues to the table, and work with diversity experts and colleagues to strengthen core competencies and make the critical link between workplace diversity and real financial results. For more information, visit the event page on the Diversity Best Practices’ website. To register, contact Meghan Donnelly at Donnelly@diversitybestpractices.com.

The poverty rate for people ages 25 to 64 with a non-severe disability is 12 percent, compared with 27 percent of those with a serve disability and 9 percent of those without a disability. (U.S. Census Bureau)

September 11 is the Ethiopian New Year. Rastafarians celebrate the New Year on this date and believe that Ethiopia is their spiritual home, a place where they desire to return.

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