In a world where more and more companies strive to find the best and brightest talent, company leaders have found that more innovation happens on the job when there’s a diverse workforce. Thought leaders at…
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Column: Ron DeSantis Signing the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Is a Silent Attack on the LGBTQ Community
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signing of the Parental Rights in Education Bill targets LGBTQ students and has paved the way for additional anti-LGBTQ legislation in other states. The president of the United States and major…
ERG Toolkit: Mitch McConnell’s Comments Show Need for Leadership Engagement With Marginalized Communities
Sen. Mitch McConnell was asked a question on the Republican blockage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. His reply was as much a distraction technique and stoking the fire of public outrage as it…
Webinar Recap: ERGs That Drive Business and Organizational Impact
Moderator: Dana Noweder, Senior Client Fulfillment Manager at DiversityInc Panelists: Liz Yancey, Lead Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, AT&T (A DiversityInc Hall of Fame company) Sheila Van Wicklen, Global Finance Staffing and Development Director, Dow (…
4 Ways Managers Can Support Employee Mental Health
Conversations about wellness and mental health have become more prevalent in the workplace over the past several years — and even more significant over the past few months with the challenges related to COVID-19 and…
ERG Forum: ERG Festival Participants Feel ‘Inspired,’ ‘Informed’ After Final Session
In the final session of DiversityInc’s 2019 ERG Festival on Nov. 12 at the Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott, Lissiah Hundley, head of strategic partnerships and client fulfillment, led the ERG Forum, where participants had…
ERGs and Inclusion Councils: Can They Coexist?
Executives from JCPenney and Nielsen give insights into how their resource groups and diversity and inclusion councils operate and coexist to help drive results. The strategy, structure and areas of focus for the resource groups…
Best Practices in Identifying Talent to Lead ERGs
General Motors and Wells Fargo give insights into how they identify talent for critical roles in leading their ERGs. 05:11 – 07:15: GM’s ERG Journey 07:16 – 07:44: GM’s Values and Behaviors 07:45 –…
Career Advice on Adapting to Company Culture Quickly, Understanding Your Role as a Mentee
Yrthya Dinzey-Flores explains the importance of listening, giving back and building your personal brand, no matter how far along you are in your career.
Can Employee Resource Groups Boost Bottom Line & Save the World?
Experts from Eli Lilly and Company provide proven tips and best practices for how to make the most of your ERGs.