After participating in the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity survey for many years and ranking at No. 1 on the list in 2021, Hilton has ascended into the Hall of Fame for top companies…
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Women of Color Undervalued Despite DEI Focus
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become top priorities for corporate America following the racial equity movements of 2020. Companies realize that not only is DEI the right thing to do, but they are also…
Board Level Actions That Combat Turnover and Drive Talent Retention
In 2021, the volume of talent leaving the workforce voluntarily to take on opportunities as entrepreneurs or in other fields rose to such a level that it became known as the Great Resignation. While there…
Praxis Labs’ Elise Smith on the Role of VR in DEI Training and Education
Virtual reality was a hot buzzword long before Facebook dropped its announcement about forming a “metaverse,” a virtual world where people can live, work and play. Over the last five years, VR has been making…
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+…
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: Driving Brand Loyalty and Market Share Through Data Transparency
During DiversityInc’s 2021 virtual event “Driving Brand Loyalty and Market Share Through Data Transparency,” panelists discussed how a company’s data transparency can drive brand loyalty and increase profits and market share while further supporting corporate…
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,…
DiversityInc 2021 Top 50 event: Fireside Chat with Carole Huntsman
During a DiversityInc 2021 virtual Fireside Chat, Carole Huntsman, Head of North America, Sanofi Genzyme and U.S. Country Lead at Sanofi (No. 27 on The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list in 2021), spoke about…
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…
9 Lessons for Leadership Success No One Teaches You About
Most employees have big dreams of one day having the big title, the corner office, and being able to lead an organization. Industry knowledge is certainly part of the job, but it won’t make you…
5 Secrets for Success in Corporate America with Sonji Jacobs of Cox Enterprises
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…
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…
Lessons Learned from a “Conversation with Stacey Abrams”
On Feb. 19, 2020, Stacey Abrams participated in a discussion with Benjamin Todd Jealous, Rhodes Scholar and former president and CEO of the NAACP. The talk was sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania, where Jealous…