DiversityInc Best Practices is designed to help you find data, solutions and best practices to diversity-management questions and strategies. It is organized by topic and updated frequently as data and best practices evolve.
During the second session of DiversityInc’s 2020 virtual event, “Supplier Diversity: New Trends, Innovative Solutions,” panelists discussed best practices in recruiting diverse vendors. National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) co-founder and president Justin Nelson; Disability:IN…
During the fourth session of DiversityInc’s Oct. 15 event, “Supplier Diversity: New Trends, Innovative Solutions,” a virtual panel that included Chelsea Slaughter, manager of supplier programs for Cox Communications (No. 17 on The DiversityInc Top…
During the first session of DiversityInc’s Oct. 15 virtual event, “Supplier Diversity: New Trends, Innovative Solutions,” panelists discussed tips on how businesses can become diverse suppliers to Fortune 500 companies. Jalayna Bolden, director of supplier…
With small and minority-owned businesses still struggling as a result of economic shutdowns due to COVID-19, the crucial aspect of investing in them is more apparent than ever. Through supplier diversity programs, large organizations can…
Panelists: Vickie Irwin-Avery, general manager of supplier diversity at Southern Company; Peter Lee, VP and supplier diversity manager at Wells Fargo; Salvador Enriquez, supplier diversity manager at Wells Fargo; Laurinda Thomas, director, supplier diversity and vendor assurance…
The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to take a severe toll on the U.S. economy and businesses, from large corporations to small local shops. But the secret to getting businesses back on track may be a…
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services under congresswoman Maxine Waters issued a report this month that summarizes the Committee’s review of the diversity and inclusion practices in the U.S.’s largest banks. It found that although banks…
Wells Fargo and Marriott International share best practices on finding and fostering growth of diverse suppliers.
What is supplier diversity? What are best practices on how to start a supplier diversity program? What metrics are best to assess supplier diversity success?
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Best practices on starting a program, reporting structure, metrics, subcontractor spend, accountability, building community support, communications.
Stephen Holmes, CEO, Wyndham Worldwide, told DiversityInc’s audience of his company’s team effort to find and support diverse suppliers, both in the United States and globally.
CEOs from Accenture, Wyndham, Sodexo, EY, Novartis, MasterCard and Merck share what makes their companies so special as they accept awards at a DiversityInc event in New York City.
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.
