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…
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Creative Practices to Increase Tier 1 and Tier 2 Spend
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…
Become a Diverse Supplier to Fortune 500 Companies
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…
Why Supplier Diversity Programs Are Essential
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…
Webinar Recap: Supplier Diversity Management Best Practices
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…
Research Roundup: Will Supplier Diversity Be the Secret to Economic Recovery From Pandemic?
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…
Research Roundup: Committee on Financial Services Finds Need for Transparency, Improvement in Large Banks’ Diversity Practices
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…
How to Find and Foster Growth of Diverse Suppliers
Wells Fargo and Marriott International share best practices on finding and fostering growth of diverse suppliers.
Meeting in a Box: Supplier Diversity
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?
DiversityInc Certified as Disability- and Vet-Owned Business Enterprise
DiversityInc Media LLC recently received certifications by two third-party disability and veteran business certifying organizations.
US Business Leadership Network DOBE Certification
Web Seminar: Supplier Diversity with Comcast NBCUniversal, Kellogg Company
Best practices on starting a program, reporting structure, metrics, subcontractor spend, accountability, building community support, communications.
2014 Top Company for Supplier Diversity: Wyndham Worldwide
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.
VIDEO: 2014 DiversityInc Special Awards
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.
Hospital Supplier Diversity—Strategic Plans Build Value and Engage Communities With University Hospitals
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.