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‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Is No. 1 at Box Office, Proving Power of Diversity (Again)

August 20, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

“Crazy Rich Asians,” powered by jubilant reviews and pent-up demand for a major Hollywood film led by Asian stars, took in a strong $25.2 million at North American theaters over […]

GETTING IT RIGHT: Understanding and Managing Diversity in the Workplace

August 20, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Article provided by PeopleScout.com According to a recent demographic analysis conducted by the Pew Research Center, by 2055, the U.S. will no longer have a single racial or ethnic majority. […]

In a room with a mosquito

August 20, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Like millions of others, I have a Facebook account. I scroll fairly quickly, reading my “friends’” posts, sometimes playing a game with myself to see if I can tell who […]

Diversity: Is Your Company Failing? Here’s 5 Tools To Help

August 20, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Is your company as diverse as it could be? Workplace diversity has rightly become a top priority, with 57% of recruiters saying they have strategies designed to attract a more diverse pool of candidates. […]

Farther Together: The Importance Of Allies In Diversity And Inclusion

August 20, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

As the old adage goes, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Have you ever heard of John Henry? He is an […]

Why You Need To Prioritize Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To Win

July 31, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Diversity, equality and inclusion have become buzzwords in the business community, as people have become more vocal about the need to broaden our employee pools. Those who are in underrepresented […]

U.S. Firms Slowly Getting Better At Disability Inclusion

July 31, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

The Disability Equality Index (DEI) in the U.S. has revealed 126 out of 145 companies scored a 100 rating when it came to the inclusion of people with disabilities. These […]

This 11 Year Old Was Bullied for Her Skin Color. Now, She Owns A Successful Clothing Line

July 24, 2018 Lisa Comments Off

Kheris Rogers can’t forget the grade school humiliation. During an assignment where the students had to draw themselves, the teacher handed the shy dark-skinned girl a black crayon instead of […]

The Moral And Business Need For Diversity And Inclusion In The Workplace

July 20, 2018 Lisa Comments Off

By Amanda Sourry, president, Unilever North America We live in a fast-changing and highly complex world. The profile of our customers, consumers and employees have undergone a fundamental shift. Now […]

Why Your Diverse Talent Is Leaving—And What Your Organization Can Do About It

July 20, 2018 Lisa Comments Off

by Janice Gassam When crafting a strategy to foster an equitable workplace, many organizations focus their efforts on attracting diverse talent. Organizational diversity initiatives place a heavy emphasis on […]