For hospitals, finding diverse suppliers can be a challenge. Mary Beth Levine, Vice President, System Resource Management, University Hospitals, shared best practices on reaching MBEs and WBEs at DiversityInc’s event.
Latest Best Practices
VIDEO: Increasing the Pipeline of Black and Latino Physicians—A Success Story With Rutgers University
To have culturally competent care, the United States needs more Black and Latino doctors. A unique program at Rutgers University is reaching underprivileged youth and helping them succeed in medical careers, said Dr. Kamal Khan, Director, Office of Diversity & Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS) at DiversityInc’s event.
VIDEO: Taking Medicine Personally—Addressing Emerging Patient Needs With Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Successful medical solutions are personalized, says Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation President, Christi Shaw. In a keynote speech, she told DiversityInc’s audience how the drug company is using its knowledge of diverse populations—and its emphasis on an inclusive and innovative workplace—to create the most effective medicines.
VIDEO: How Resource Groups Can Strengthen Employee, Patient and Customer Engagement With Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Mayo Clinic, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Hospitals, health insurers and pharmaceutical companies increasingly rely on employee resource groups to find diverse talent and connect with the communities they serve. Best practices were highlighted by leaders at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Mayo Clinic and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan at DiversityInc’s event.
Web Seminar: Supplier Diversity With WellPoint, KeyCorp
What is the best way to start a supplier-diversity program? What reporting structure should you use? How do you hold people accountable for results?
Finding Suppliers in LGBT and Disability Communities With NGLCC, USBLN
How do you find certified suppliers owned by LGBT people and people with disabilities? Leaders of the two certifying organizations—the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and US Business Leadership Network offer advice at DiversityInc’s October event.
A Conversation With Warner Baxter, CEO, Ameren
How did Ameren, the utility company that services Ferguson, Missouri, help residents cope with the turbulence around them? Ameren’s CEO Warner L. Baxter talked with DiversityInc CEO Luke Visconti about community support and the value of diversity and inclusion to Ameren’s future at DiversityInc’s October event.
VIDEO: Using Resource Groups to Reach New Employees With AT&T
AT&T has had remarkable success in on-boarding new employees with the help of its resource groups. Debbie Storey, Senior Vice President, Talent Development and Chief Diversity Officer, showcased best practices including live events, leadership opportunities and cross-generational learning, at DiversityInc’s October event.
VIDEO: How to Create a Successful Supplier Diversity Initiative—5 Steps to Get Started With Wyndham Worldwide
How do you start a supplier-diversity initiative? Get best practices from Wyndham Worldwide, which received our award as Top Company for Supplier Diversity. José Nido, Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity, discussed how to find and nurture diverse suppliers, including Tier 1 and Tier 2, at DiversityInc’s October event.
VIDEO: How to Develop a Global Supplier Diversity Initiative With WEConnect International
Can supplier diversity work outside of the United States? Yes, provided it is implemented with local cultural competence in mind, says Elizabeth Vasquez, President and CEO, WEConnect International, at DiversityInc’s October event.
VIDEO: How to Build Advocacy for D&I With Toyota Financial Services
Toyota Financial Services President and CEO Mike Groff demonstrated how top leadership drives diversity initiatives as he inspired an audience of corporate leaders at DiversityInc’s October event.
VIDEO: How to Get Buy-In From Middle Managers With General Motors, Caterpillar, Cox Communications
What’s the biggest diversity question in corporate America? How do you get buy-in from middle managers, most of whom are white men? Three experts—Ken Barrett of General Motors, Kim Hauer of Caterpillar and Lissiah Hundley of Cox Communications—shared their best practices at a panel at DiversityInc’s October event.
How to Get Equity for Women in Tech Jobs
In light of the Microsoft CEO’s blunder, we look at real best practices from Monsanto, IBM, Dell and BASF to find and promote women at tech companies.
Web Seminar: National Disability Employment Awareness Month With The Viscardi Center, EY
How can you successfully recruit, retain and promote people with disabilities? And how you can educate your workforce to be strong allies?
Marriott Plans to Nearly Double Diverse-Owned Hotels to 1,000 by 2020
Today, Marriott’s portfolio includes 660 diverse- and women-owned hotels. There are another 433 in the development pipeline, with 130 of those scheduled to open by year-end 2015.
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Leveraging Self-ID Campaigns to Increase Percentages of Professionals with Disabilities, Veterans & LGBTQ
Webinar Recap: Importance of D&I During Unprecedented Times
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2020 DiversityInc Post Virtual Top 50 Event Webinar
Webinar Recap: Limiting Bias in Diversity Recruiting
Webinar Recap: How DiversityInc Supports Our Partners During COVID-19
Webinar Recap: Embrace Design Thinking to Advance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Webinar Recap: Formal Mentoring Programs Best Practices
Webinar Recap: Insights Into Effective Diverse Candidate Slates and Goal Setting
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