 | | Diversity in the News | November 2, 2011 | LEAD STORY
5 Critical Mistakes That Hinder Global Diversity Efforts
More and more U.S companies are taking their diversity and inclusion work abroad. Yet, as they go global, it’s important to be mindful of five key pitfalls that can hinder even the most well-intentioned global diversity strategy. Read on to discover if you, or your organization, are guilty of these mistakes.
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IN THIS ISSUE
20 Native American Organizations You Need to Know
In recognition of National American Indian Heritage Month, Diversity Best Practices offers a list of key organizations serving the Native American community….READ MORE
Diversity Debate Heats Up in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is the new business promised land. Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the late Steve Jobs of Apple, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, and Google geniuses Larry Page and Sergey Brin are a representative sample of those who have found professional success in the tech industry. In addition to creating companies that have shaped the way the world interacts with technology, these people share an additional common characteristic…READ MORE
Diversity Best Practices Top News Tweets of the Week
The ad industry's diversity challenge...IBM CEO's success secrets...The value of wounded warriors...and more...READ MORE
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Member Spotlight
AXA Equitable Holds Second Annual Diversity Summit
AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company held its second annual summit bringing together leaders from several industries to share diversity and inclusion best practices. The program, hosted by AXA Equitable's Office of Diversity and Inclusion and its Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council, focused on…READ MORE
Pitney Bowes Survey Uncovers Generational Trends in the Workplace
Is your boss younger than you? Are you communicating well with each other? According to a survey conducted by Pitney Bowes Inc. at the Direct Marketing Association’s DMA: 2011 Conference & Exhibition, 20 percent of 231 attendees polled are reporting to a younger supervisor. The survey data calls attention to …READ MORE
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WOW! Fact
One-third of African-American women ages 29 to 74 years old are married. (Radio One, Inc./Yankelovich)
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Diversity Holidays
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, which celebrates the history and contributions of the first inhabitants of the United States.
November 1-2 is Dia de los Muertos is a national holiday in Mexico that is also celebrated in parts of the United States. Mexicans regard this annual observance as a happy occasion that reunites them with the souls of loved ones. Families decorate tombs and home altars with toys, favorite foods, flowers, bread figures, incense burners, and elaborately fashioned candlesticks. On the morning of the second day, people gather in graveyards and serenade the spirits with brass bands and mariachi music.
November 1 is All Saints Day; celebrated by Roman Catholics to honor all known and unknown saints.
November 2 is All Souls Day; celebrated by Catholics and Anglicans to honor the faithful departed by praying for the souls of people who are in Purgatory.
November 4-7 is Hajj, the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca); observed by Muslims as the festival of sacrifice marking the day after Arafat. The Day of Arafat is the most important day in the Hajj ritual.
For information about additional diversity holidays, visit DiversityBestPractices.com.
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