DiversityInc Best Practices

Lack of Maternity Leave One Reason Women Opting Out

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.

Asian American Buying Power to Hit $1 Trillion

Labor-Force Demographics (U.S. and Global) by Sheryl Estrada

As Nielsen reports Asian American purchasing power grew faster than for any other racial demographic, highlighting opportunities and challenges for businesses.

Product Strategy: Embrace Diversity

Asheesh Saksena is strategically preparing Cox Communications for new growth opportunities while meeting the needs of a diverse consumer base and amplifying diverse voices within the company, including millennials.

EY’s Big Investment in Diverse Accountants

Talent Management by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

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.

Why You Can’t Find Enough Skilled Workers

Labor-Force Demographics (U.S. and Global) Talent Management by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

Labor-force participation is at an all-time low. Where are all the skilled Millennials? Research shows many are not getting the right education for today’s employer needs.

Feds’ Diversity Effort Lacks Stick

Best Practices by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

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.

How to Fill Senior Women Pipeline

High Potentials Talent Management by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

Most Fortune 500 companies still have gaps of women in senior management. Here are case studies of four companies – Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, EY, Wells Fargo and MassMutual Financial Group – all of whom have had significant progress with senior women.

Former HR Exec Teaching D&I to Future Leaders

Talent Management by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

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

High Potentials Talent Management by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

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

Millennials by Sheryl Estrada

New studies are showing that what millennials want in a job comes as a surprise to some employers.

What Keeps Millennials From Job-Hopping?

Millennials by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

Recent SHRM research shows that the improved economy is making workers, especially Millennials, confident that they can move on easily. What are the main factors to keep talent engaged and employed?

Christi Shaw, George Chavel, Steve Howe, Bernard Tyson, Bob Moritz, Ajay Banga

Meeting in a Box: Senior Leadership Commitment

Executives Meeting in a Box Sr. Leadership Commitment by Kaitlyn D'Onofrio

DiversityInc Meeting in a Box Senior Leadership Commitment For diversity staff, diversity council members, employee-resource-group leaders and HR/communications staff This month, we are giving you the latest trends, data and best practices on CEO and…