Blog & News – Page 25

Florence Nightingale and her influence on modern nursing

May 11, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Nurses week extends from May 6th to May 12th. The last day of this special week is also International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s birthday. An incredible tribute to an […]

Singer Jason McKinney embodies diversity

May 8, 2018 Lisa Comments Off

The Sherman Park Arts Festival couldn’t have found a more fitting performer to represent its theme — “Diverse Roots, Common Ground” — than the gifted bass-baritone Jason McKinney, who, by way […]

How To Think Differently About Building Diverse and Inclusive Organizations

April 26, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

In today’s extremely competitive yet socially conscious business environment, one of the best ways to sustain an innovative organization and attract talent is to create an inclusive environment where a diverse […]

First black woman nominated for Marine brigadier general

April 18, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

The Defense Department’s April 10 release of slated general promotions includes a historic first for the Corps. Marine Corps Col. Lorna M. Mahlock, the deputy director of Operations, Plans, Policies and Operations […]

Latina becomes first American to win Boston Marathon since 1985

April 17, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

The winning time was the slowest for a women’s champion since 1978, but that mattered little to American Desiree Linden on Monday as she conquered ice rain and a strong […]

Inclusion and the Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

April 16, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

One of the biggest challenges facing HR and Talent leaders today is the rapid pace at which the workforce is changing across the globe Generational turnover, cultural evolution, widespread immigration, […]

Linkedin Lists “Diversity” as the Top Initiative for 2018

April 13, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Diversity – it’s the buzzword of the decade. For every company making hiring decisions, there is a recruiter or hiring manager wondering if they’ve hit their diversity targets. For most […]

Meet the Woman Who Convinced Apple, Starbucks, and Nike to Close Their Gender Pay Gaps

April 11, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Arjuna Capital managing partner Natasha Lamb has convinced 21 companies to commit to analyzing and closing their gender pay gaps. These include major players in tech (Apple, Intel, Microsoft), finance (J.P. […]

Tips for Hiring and Working Well with People with Disabilities

April 11, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

I asked my friend and associate, Pat Maher, Director of Civic Engagement at SPR Consulting, what tips he’d give to leaders and employees of organizations committed to hiring people with […]

The Benefits of Hiring Veterans

April 11, 2018 Alexandra Comments Off

Exploring the expertise military personnel can offer your business by Mike Starich. Almost every city in the United States is witnessing growth in construction—both in commercial and residential building, as well […]