 | | Diversity in the News | September 21, 2011 | LEAD STORY
8 Competencies Every Diversity Practitioner Needs to Succeed
With a rapidly changing workplace and marketplace, today's diversity practitioners need 21st-Century diversity skills in order to be truly effective. Discover the eight must-have competencies that will enable diversity professionals to move beyond Diversity 1.0.
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IN THIS ISSUE
Message from Diversity Best Practices’ President: Race Still Matters
It’s a period that Charles Dickens could have written about if he were still alive today: “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was an age of wisdom; it was an age of foolishness.” Or, as Rev. Jesse Jackson describes in a recent Newsweek article, “As we celebrate events that recognize Dr. King’s impact and legacy, we’re filled with both hope and…READ MORE
The 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
Working Mother magazine readers want flexibility and they want it now. In survey after survey, working moms rank flexible work arrangements as the most desired benefit they seek, even higher than compensation or paid days off. The 2011 Working Mother 100 Best Companies are meeting this need and reaping big rewards through increased productivity, better employee…READ MORE
When I'm (One Hundred and) Sixty-Four
At least one scientist is now predicting that someone alive today will live to be an astounding 150 years old. As fascinating as this is from a science-fiction standpoint, it actually highlights real implications for societies and workforces—implications that already are felt in today’s offices and cubicles. Think of it. One of us—or more likely one of our children—will be 150 years old, perhaps...READ MORE
Diversity Best Practices Top News Tweets of the Week
NFL scores with race, but not gender…Black celebs talk racism…Tips for recruiting Gen Y…and more…READ MORE
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Member Spotlight
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DBP News & Events | For the first time, the Network and Affinity Leadership Congress—the only national conference focused on training employee resource group leaders—is being offered twice this year. Held in New York City in June, this two-day conference will also be held in Chicago Oct. 5 and 6, and will provide attendees with program ideas, organizational structure, case studies, strategy, and tools to take their networks to the next level. In addition to insightful sessions, the 2011 Above-and-Beyond Awards—which recognize individuals and groups that exhibit best-in-class network and affinity group leadership—will be presented at the event. For more information, visit the event page of DiversityBestPratices.com. To register, contact Meghan Donnelly at Donnelly@diversitybestpractices.com
| | 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 27 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
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WOW! Fact
Fifty of the nation’s 3,143 counties are majority-Latino. (United States Census Bureau)
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Diversity Holidays
September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month, a period in the United States when people recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the country and celebrate Hispanic culture. This month corresponds with the independence of eight Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, Chile and Belize.
September 21 is International Day of Peace, also known as World Peace Day. First observed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, it is now recognized by many nations, political groups, military groups and people.
For information about additional diversity holidays, visit DiversityBestPractices.com.
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