Sonji Jacobs is vice president of corporate communications and public relations at Cox Enterprises (Cox Communications, a subsidiary, ranked No. 17 on the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2020). A native New…
Best Practices
Minority-Serving Institutions and How They Help Your Company Recruit Talented and Diverse Employees
With a recent focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace in the wake of racial injustice issues in the U.S., many organizations have turned their attention to recruitment strategies to attract diverse candidates. One…
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…
EY Hosts Black History Month Executive Conference on Leading Change in Society, Economy and Corporate Culture
EY, a DiversityInc Hall of Fame company, hosted its 10th annual Black History Month Executive Conference on Feb. 25. This year, the theme was “Courageously Leading in Turbulent Times and Beyond: Economic Impact, Social Justice…
Crash Course: Intersectionality and Gender
To download/view our Intersectionality and Gender resource sheet, click here. How might a white woman’s lived experience differ from that of a Black woman? Of an Asian woman?How might a woman who is gay or…
DiversityInc CEO Carolynn Johnson Discusses Changing Corporate Culture in Black History Month Panel
During The PhD Project’s second episode of its Black History Month series hosted with The Equity Equation, DiversityInc CEO Carolynn Johnson joined a panel of professionals to talk about shifting corporate norms to advocate for…
Tips for Creating Inclusive Job Listings — From an Executive Recruiter
The COVID-19 pandemic cost the U.S. an estimated 22 million jobs, but recovery appears on the horizon. As job boards once again begin to flood with listings and eager jobseekers, it’s important for companies to…
How Upskilling and Company Culture are Intertwined
Upskilling, the process of teaching existing employees new skills to aid them in their work, not only expands the capabilities of your workforce but also creates a company culture where professionals are encouraged to be…
Women of Color and Their Challenges With Navigating Office Politics
Imagine you are a newly hired employee in an organization going about your normal day at work. You ask what you believe is a simple question to the wrong person, which turns out to be…
For Leaders: How to Give Constructive, Compassionate Feedback
Performance reviews have a reputation of being tense for both those receiving feedback and the reviewer. At the end of an unusually chaotic year, reviews may feel even less welcome. But giving feedback is a…
Best Practices: ERG Management and Building a Calendar of Events
A new year typically ushers in new energy and fresh ideas. This is especially true for employee resource groups and the planning committees that run them. Employee Resource Groups — also commonly referred to as…
How to Land a Job — In a Pandemic, According to an Executive Recruiter
COVID-19’s record unemployment rates have led to a surge of people looking for new jobs. It can be difficult to land a position regardless of global crises but now, in an increasingly saturated market, the…
Ensuring Gender Inclusion in Male-Dominated Industries
While women make up roughly half of the overall U.S. labor force (though these numbers have been declining due to COVID-19’s destructive effects), there are certain industries where they are vastly outnumbered. Women make up…
Tips for Engaging Hourly Workers in DEI Efforts
In 2020, the United States collectively shifted its gaze to retail and service workers — essential workers. Many of these employees held the country together by braving crowds and facing potential COVID-19 infection in an…
Women in the Workplace: Asserting Your Earned Academic/Professional Title
With President-elect Joe Biden just weeks away from taking office, and his wife Dr. Jill Biden set to become the nation’s 46th First Lady, critics of the pair are already starting to emerge, fueled in…
Webinars
Webinar Recap: Executive Diversity Council Best Practices
Webinar Recap: LGBTQ Cultural Competence
Webinar Recap: Reducing Bias in Recruiting
Webinar Recap: Formal Mentoring Program Best Practices
Webinar Recap: Career Advice for Women of Color
Webinar Recap: Leading in Challenging Times — Top Diversity Leaders Discuss Their Secrets to Success in 2021
Webinar Recap: Inside Tips from Talent Recruiters – Land Your Next Gig
Webinar Recap: White Men and Women as Allies
Webinar Recap: A Conversation with Top Diversity Leaders – Executive Men Driving Business Impact
Webinar Recap: A Case Study of ADP’s Performance and Talent Management Revolution
Career Advice
Harnessing Change Through Uncertainty: Citizens’ Stephanie Sleeper on Lessons She Learned Along the Way
Career Advice with Kaiser Permanente’s Laura Long
It’s Not Impostor Syndrome but the ‘Impostorization’ of Employees That Leads to Job Dissatisfaction and Turnover
Citizens’ Mike Sebring on Inclusive Work Cultures and the Importance of Belonging
Event Recap: “Strengthening Opportunities for Hispanic STEM Students,” a Panel Discussion Featuring DiversityInc Founder Luke Visconti
DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 event: Leading in Challenging Times: A Panel Discussion
