Why is the labor-participation rate for women at a 27-year low? U.S. companies face a triple problem in keeping women employed – lack of good maternity policies, continued wage gap, and the valid perception that women aren’t making it to the top.
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EY’s Big Investment in Diverse Accountants
EY is doing something about the shortage of young Black, Latino, Asian and Native American accountants. The firm is investing more than $1.5 million in a master’s program to develop and hold on to this talent.
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Feds’ Diversity Effort Lacks Stick
New joint standards for six federally regulated financial agencies are worthless, according to critics and our assessment. The Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion standards are entirely voluntary and have no deadlines.
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Former HR Exec Teaching D&I to Future Leaders
Anise Wiley-Little left corporate America after a long career because she wanted to have a wider impact. Today, as head of HR and diversity at the Kellogg School of Management, she’s reaching many potential corporate leaders.
Accenture Names First Woman US Group Chief
Accenture named Julie Spellman Sweet to head its U.S. operations. As of next month, four of the six major consulting firms will have women leaders.
Millennials Put Low Value on High Salary
New studies are showing that what millennials want in a job comes as a surprise to some employers.
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Web Seminar: CEO/Senior Leadership Commitment with TD Bank, CVS Health
Best practices on visible support including website messaging, accountability, linking compensation to diversity results, chairing diversity council, meeting with resource groups.