Diversity and inclusion may be the most poorly understood issues in business today. While many of us have come to believe that investments in diversity and … Read more
Supreme Court Firefighter Decision Could Alter Civil Rights Employment Law
Sometime this month, perhaps even today, the U.S. Supreme Court will hand down a ruling with potentially far-reaching implications for employers. So much … Read more
A Diversity Recruiting Business That Began on a Bar Napkin
Little did I know, when I walked into the 2008 Spring ERE Expo, nervous and open-eyed, it would dramatically change the course of my life and work. Read more
The Importance of Culture and Diversity in Successfully Building an Organization
Finding, maintaining, and growing the right talent is crucial to business success, especially in this economy. But academic intelligence and a strong … Read more
The ACT Approach to Diversifying Talent
Many of us in human resources are measuring our diverse hiring results and are not reaching our goals at all levels. We are also seeing senior staff … Read more
Two Scenarios on Diversity and Generations
I thought that this week I would try something a bit different to spark a conversation and perhaps get some deeper understanding of issues we are all … Read more
How To Hire True Diversity and Get Beyond Hiring Only Local Candidates
Your company may be sending a brand-destroying message that hiring next year’s summer intern is more important than hiring your next director, vice … Read more
4 Things You Might Not Know About Generation Y
Sure, Gen Y is voting for Obama, but this doesn’t mean they are trailblazers. In fact, they are, for the most part, living out the values their … Read more
The Challenges of Cultural Difference: 5 Tips on Cross-Cultural Recruiting
“Sumak was a dream candidate. He graduated from MIT with a Masters degree in electrical engineering. He had 3 years of experience working for a large … Read more
Disabled Getting a Raw Deal, Asst. Labor Secy Says
I’m “sick and tired” of having to explain just how much disabled people deserve to work, can work, and want to work, a high-level U.S. … Read more