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Moderation
“Everything in moderation,” my father said, sitting in his chair behind his desk, raising a glass and sipping at the three fingers of a single malt whiskey he poured only […]
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Diversity and Inclusion Highlight List of Emerging Employer Trends
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert The most important factor behind the increased focus on diversity and inclusion is to attract and retain talent. Diversity and inclusion have become increasingly important across a […]
Article
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, strategies are better than intentions
By Sheri B. Hawkins As the investment management and financial advisory industry seeks to attract and retain a more diverse mix of talent, a consensus has emerged on the importance of […]
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New Director of Diversity and Inclusion Discusses Hopes and Plans for Future
Amaka Nnaeto, MCAS ’20, was elected the new Director of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College on Monday night. Nnaeto is currently the chair of […]
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To Be More Inclusive to People with Disabilities, Employers Should Start with Their Job Descriptions
By Alaina Leary The next time you come across a job posting, look carefully at the description. Do you see requirements such as “good manual dexterity,” “ability to walk, sit, and […]
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NASA Renames Facility in Honor of Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson, the mathematician who’s calculations made for groundbreaking space missions, has just been honored by NASA. Katherine Johnson, the mathematician whose calculations made for groundbreaking space missions, has just […]
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Women’s History Month: A Time to Celebrate Progress, but Recognize Remaining Challenges
AMES, Iowa – Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate achievements, but the directors of two women’s centers at Iowa State University say it is also an opportunity to […]
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Unplugging
Anne Lamott, a favorite writer of mine, describes what I call “spontaneous electronic regeneration” by saying, “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including […]
Article
After Accusations Of Bias–AI Could Bring Diversity To Tech
by Tina Woods “We could all do a better job of celebrating the women and underrepresented groups in science’” says Dr Jessica Wade today on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Dr […]
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New York City Public Schools Should Be Evaluated Based on Diversity, Not Just Tests, Panel Says
By Eliza Shapiro A high-level panel commissioned by Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the city to adopt a sweeping measure to address entrenched segregation in education: create diversity targets […]