2020 was a challenging year for the Black community. COVID-19 reared its ugly head, disproportionately impacting the economic, emotional and physical well-being of Black Americans. A recession followed, worsening the employment outlook for Black workers. …
Tag: talent development
Low Risk, High Reward: Closing the Skills Gap Through Apprenticeships
Daniel Glaze was at a crossroads. After working in the religious sector for almost nine years, he wanted a career change. He was skilled in UI/UX design and interviewed at a few companies, but felt…
Creating a Supportive Environment for Women of Color at PwC
Women of color mentoring and sponsoring other women of color can be meaningful and effective. It’s powerful to get support from someone like you who understands and experiences the same struggles. “Women often tell me…
Center for Healthcare Innovation’s Joseph Gaspero on Increasing STEM Education and Opportunities for Women and POC
Diversity and inclusion efforts continue to be an important focus in all areas of education, but especially in STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering and Math), where women, people of color and other marginalized groups, including the LGBTQ+…
Webinar Recap: Career Advice for Women of Color
Moderator: Lynn Cooper, Vice President of Marketing and Communications at DiversityInc Panelists: Salma Jutt, Divisional Vice President of U.S. Commercial, Chronic Pain Therapies at Abbott (No. 4 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity…
TIAA’s Angie Wesley on 5 Ways To Attract and Retain a Diverse Workforce of the Future
The U.S. job market is bouncing back from the COVID-19 pandemic. Wages are on the rise, and companies added more than 850,000 jobs in June of this year. This is great news for job seekers,…
Citizens’ Mike Sebring on Inclusive Work Cultures and the Importance of Belonging
As the concept of belonging becomes more mainstream in corporate settings, I am constantly reflecting on how powerful a single moment can be in changing someone’s life. All it takes is one inclusive or exclusionary…
Event Recap: “Strengthening Opportunities for Hispanic STEM Students,” a Panel Discussion Featuring DiversityInc Founder Luke Visconti
On June 18, DiversityInc founder and chairman Luke Visconti participated in a panel discussion held by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) aimed at identifying the challenges Hispanic students face in obtaining advanced science,…
DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 event: Improving Corporate Culture Through DEI Analytics
During DiversityInc’s 2021 virtual event “Improving Corporate Culture Through DEI Analytics,” panelists came together to discuss the importance of DE&I and data transparency in the modern corporate world. Panelists for the session included Belinda Grant-Anderson,…
Webinar Recap: A Conversation with Top Diversity Leaders – Executive Men Driving Business Impact
Moderator: Lissiah Hundley, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Head of Strategic Partnerships and Client Fulfillment at DiversityInc Panelists: Sean Suggs, Group Vice President, Social Innovation at Toyota Motor North America; Chris Johnson, Interim Chief Inclusion and Diversity…
An Allied Approach: Embracing Next-Level Inclusion for LGBTQ Employees
In a promising time when huge steps are being taken to ensure a more LGBTQ-inclusive workplace, the real work lies ahead of us. An immeasurable amount of time is spent ideating on ways to continue…
DiversityInc CEO Testifies Before House of Representatives; Committee on Financial Services Introduces ‘Diversity Data Accountability Act’
The United States House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing on Thursday, March 18 titled, “By the Numbers: How Diversity Data Can Measure Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.” During the Subcommittee on Diversity…
Comcast NBCUniversal’s Dalila Wilson-Scott on Maintaining Employee Engagement, the Challenges of COVID-19, the Company’s Ongoing Commitment to Social Justice and More
Media & technology company Comcast NBCUniversal is working hard to further its commitment to diversity and inclusion. Already a DiversityInc Top 50 company (they ranked No. 7 in 2020 on our annual list of the…
Fireside Chat With KeyBank’s Chris Gorman on What Talent Readiness Looks Like in 2020
During DiversityInc’s Top 50: Leadership Accountability event on Nov. 4, DiversityInc CEO Carolynn Johnson led a fireside chat with Keybank Chairman, CEO and President, Chris Gorman on the subject of talent readiness in the corporate…
How to be a High Potential — Even in Times of Crisis
In the wake of COVID-19, Zoom meetings have replaced conference rooms, and the rare thirty seconds you may have in the elevator to impress your CEO can no longer take place. But not all opportunities…