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In the world of venture capitalists who spent $130 billion in 2019 in America alone and helped propel numerous successful startups, there is no legal backstop that makes sure that people of color have an equal opportunity to share in the opportunities and wealth creation. The Myth Of The Pipeline Problem The general defense that comes from the managing partners of mostly white venture fund portfolios is that their firm isn’t investing in diverse founders because they “haven’t found any”. MORE
Doubling down on diversity While Ryan focused on the people aspect of Zynga’s pandemic response, he also led the company’s enhanced investment in another critical area: diversity, equity and inclusion. MORE
The finance sector faces a growing diversity problem. Although greater gender, racial and ethnic diversity is proven to boost company bottom lines, discussions of diversity’s benefits don’t always translate to action for hiring managers in US banks and financial institutions. The need to hire more diverse candidates forces financial businesses to think differently about where to find talent, says Julia Streets , CEO of Streets Consulting and founder of the DiverCity podcast. MORE
For such a broad-reaching industry with a diversity of sectors, the industry has been notoriously regressive with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 3 minute read . The U.S. film and television industry comprises a workforce of over 2.6 MORE
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring employees on your team feel respected,?valued,?heard,?and?feel feel they have equal?opportunities Worker safety, discrimination, and diversity are topics that extend beyond the scope of this?article. 2007), Cross?national MORE
Today, Ernie is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employer in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? In the space of five years, Anne Ernie has transformed Audible, Inc., MORE
The same diversity study revealed that between the years of 2007 and 2015, the number of black professional women declined 13% and there was an 18% decline of black managers, which could lead to a decline in black executives. Furthermore, diversity in the workplace is not only ethical, but it’s also financially beneficial. Diverse teams are 35% more likely to have financial returns as diversity can help spur innovation. Diversity is the way of the future. MORE
Diversity rising up the Agenda. I seem to be have been having lots of conversations about diversity recently so was interested to see a new report from the CIPD and Bernard Hodes, Diversity and Inclusion - Fringe or Fundamental? suggesting that 57% of employers say diversity and inclusion will become more important over the next five years. There was also a suggestion that organisations need more diversity champions. Diversity rising up the Agenda. MORE
Well, I actually think this is a conversation that not just with a pandemic, but it also fits with the conversations we’ve been having about racism and about equality and justice inside of our communities and our work environments as well. MORE
per year, and a diverse intersectional ideological population. . As a growing segment of the entrepreneurial sector, coming from a diverse and often immigrant background, the Latino population represents a microcosm of the evolving American landscape. 3 minute read . MORE
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias. MORE
Soccer star and equal-pay activist Abby Wambach will kick off the 2020 Human Resource Executive ® HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® in October. Now, she crusades for equal pay across all industries. See also: Will Paycheck Fairness Act actually lead to equal pay? . MORE
Congress also passed the Second Chance Act of 2007, a country-wide grant program: The Second Chance Act of 2007. John Lundy , Diversity, and Inclusion Program Manager at Ingram Micro, is also very passionate about hiring former felons and second-chance individuals. MORE
Today, Erni is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employers in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? In the space of five years, Anne Erni has transformed Audible, Inc., MORE
Landing my first role at a corporate bank back in 2007 was like a dream come true, having grown up listening to capitalist, patriarchal narratives such as: “money makes the world go round” and “it’s a rich man’s world” I have always aspired to increase money, wealth and abundance in any way I can. MORE
From 2007 to 2018, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 58%. They’re also highly profitable: A recent Boston Consulting Group Report reported that if men and women were treated equally as entrepreneurs, global GDP would rise by 3% and boost the global economy by $2.5 MORE
These major announcements come on the heels of GM’s strongest fourth quarter performance since 2007. Whether it’s staking a claim to the commercial EV market , or backing upstart Tekion to disrupt the DMS market, GM clearly sees its future as part of a diverse, automotive ecosystem. . MORE
Now for a case of how evidence-based HR principles could have saved one employer a great deal of money: The city of New York invested $75 million in incentive payments for teachers in 2007. Organizations increasingly utilize data to make decisions that ultimately impact their bottom line. MORE
Global Star Pianist, Composer Marina Arsenijevic Shines On Women’s Equality Day. Purchase tickets to Women’s Equality Day Concert here. Now is the time to put women at the center of the pandemic recovery and this Women’s Equality Day concert is focused on that mission. MORE
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias. MORE
In one such study, conducted in 2013, Niederle and her research colleagues gathered groups of six participants — divided equally between men and women — and gave them equations to solve. In a previous study in 2007, the researchers found the women were much less likely than the men to participate in the competition — even the ones who demonstrated an alacrity for solving the equations. boards of directors corporate governance gender diversity MORE
About the Author Rebecca is a firm believer in fairness in opportunity, and equality in selection. Diversity and Inclusion, job enrichment, employee well-being, and testing and selection are just a few of the topics that Rebecca is passionate about. 2007). MORE
More companies are reporting diversity and inclusion statistics than ever before. We found 6 employers whose diversity stats impress us. of employees embracing diversity in the workplace. Stand out D&I stat: High D&I stats for women and gender diversity . MORE
This season is hosted by Cornerstone’s Chief Learning Officer and VP of Organizational Effectiveness Jeff Miller and Chief Diversity Officer Duane La Bom. One of the fundamental pillars of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is fair pay in the workplace. MORE
Developing an alternative mindset “must be learned and can’t be simply inserted as new software,” writes Danah Zohar in her 2007 abstract, An Alternative Sports Metaphor for Understanding Teamwork as Complex: Soccer. A big part of soccer’s attractiveness comes from the diversity and inclusion embedded in the game. The benefits of diversity are real, “And if we can leverage them, we’ll be far better off. MORE
Economist’s Diversity conference. My next conference with the Economist is their Diversity conference in December: “Businesses are facing intensifying pressure from investors and stakeholders to ramp up their diversity initiatives. several studies show that companies with a greater degree of diversity at every level perform better than their less diverse counterparts. Technorati Tags: Economist , conferences , diversity. ► 2007. MORE
As a part of our series about “How Diversity Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Okwuraiwe. In 2007, I transitioned to join Financial Advisor Recruiting and Hiring, overseeing the growth and retention of financial advisors in the United Kingdom. MORE
By now, many are familiar with Lilly Ledbetter and her fight for equal pay. Court of Appeals ruled that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and its paycheck accrual rule, apply to the Equal Pay Act of 1963. . MORE
Do top teams have diversity of thinking? Are discussions between top team members designed to ensure that each person has an equal voice? It is the first of these elements—top team composition and diversity of thinking—that is the most difficult. The challenge lies in defining the kinds of diversity that lead to collective intelligence, as well as their proportions and how they are interconnected. Still others stress the importance of racial diversity. MORE
Here are some innovative equal opportunity initiatives that we think are worth replicating. This company boasts a longtime reputation for promoting gender inclusiveness and diversity. The company has 3.9/5 star ratings in both categories of “management opportunities for women” and “equal opportunities for men and women.”. Between 2007 and 2015, women’s representation at Gap increased from 44 to 49.7 program since 2007. MORE
During the 1960s and through the peak of the civil rights movement, the United States was becoming ever more aware of the diversity of identities in its communities. Many organizations try to be “colorblind” in a misguided attempt at establishing equality. MORE
However, the persisting imbalance of women in positions of power has started a debate in corporate circles about the viability of a gender quota so as to encourage gender equality in corporate positions of power. But why so much hoopla about gender equality? In 2007, a not-for-profit organization Catalyst reported that Fortune 500 companies having females as board members show significantly better financial performance than those having low female representation. MORE
More good news is that studies show that companies with about 30% gender diversity on their boards actually outperform those with no women by a wide margin measured through multiple metrics (e.g., The bad news is that 15% is paltry for the Fortune 500, and it looks like midcap firms’ leadership teams may be even less gender diverse. This isn’t new news — the seminal research on this subject was published by McKinsey in 2007 — but discussion and action on this subject in the U.S. MORE
If the arc of history bends toward justice, the equal pay arc hasn’t been very flexible. When the Equal Pay Act became a federal law in 1963 , women in the United States made 59 cents for every dollar men earned doing the same work. In 2009, Starbucks set about to tackle equal pay. MORE
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias. MORE
Do top teams have diversity of thinking? Are discussions between top team members designed to ensure that each person has an equal voice? It is the first of these elements—top team composition and diversity of thinking—that is the most difficult. The challenge lies in defining the kinds of diversity that lead to collective intelligence, as well as their proportions and how they are interconnected. Still others stress the importance of racial diversity. MORE
Trusaic
APRIL 28, 2021
By now, many are familiar with Lilly Ledbetter and her fight for equal pay. Court of Appeals ruled that the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and its paycheck accrual rule, apply to the Equal Pay Act of 1963. .
Trusaic
OCTOBER 8, 2020
For such a broad-reaching industry with a diversity of sectors, the industry has been notoriously regressive with regard to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 3 minute read . The U.S. film and television industry comprises a workforce of over 2.6
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Ongig
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
More companies are reporting diversity and inclusion statistics than ever before. We found 6 employers whose diversity stats impress us. of employees embracing diversity in the workplace. Stand out D&I stat: High D&I stats for women and gender diversity .
HRExecutive
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Doubling down on diversity While Ryan focused on the people aspect of Zynga’s pandemic response, he also led the company’s enhanced investment in another critical area: diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Zenefits
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
The same diversity study revealed that between the years of 2007 and 2015, the number of black professional women declined 13% and there was an 18% decline of black managers, which could lead to a decline in black executives. Furthermore, diversity in the workplace is not only ethical, but it’s also financially beneficial. Diverse teams are 35% more likely to have financial returns as diversity can help spur innovation. Diversity is the way of the future.
Trusaic
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
per year, and a diverse intersectional ideological population. . As a growing segment of the entrepreneurial sector, coming from a diverse and often immigrant background, the Latino population represents a microcosm of the evolving American landscape. 3 minute read .
Ongig
APRIL 22, 2021
Congress also passed the Second Chance Act of 2007, a country-wide grant program: The Second Chance Act of 2007. John Lundy , Diversity, and Inclusion Program Manager at Ingram Micro, is also very passionate about hiring former felons and second-chance individuals.
Thrive Global
AUGUST 9, 2021
Global Star Pianist, Composer Marina Arsenijevic Shines On Women’s Equality Day. Purchase tickets to Women’s Equality Day Concert here. Now is the time to put women at the center of the pandemic recovery and this Women’s Equality Day concert is focused on that mission.
HRExecutive
MAY 7, 2020
Soccer star and equal-pay activist Abby Wambach will kick off the 2020 Human Resource Executive ® HR Technology Conference & Exposition ® in October. Now, she crusades for equal pay across all industries. See also: Will Paycheck Fairness Act actually lead to equal pay? .
Hireology
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
These major announcements come on the heels of GM’s strongest fourth quarter performance since 2007. Whether it’s staking a claim to the commercial EV market , or backing upstart Tekion to disrupt the DMS market, GM clearly sees its future as part of a diverse, automotive ecosystem. .
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Strategic HCM
NOVEMBER 30, 2012
Diversity rising up the Agenda. I seem to be have been having lots of conversations about diversity recently so was interested to see a new report from the CIPD and Bernard Hodes, Diversity and Inclusion - Fringe or Fundamental? suggesting that 57% of employers say diversity and inclusion will become more important over the next five years. There was also a suggestion that organisations need more diversity champions. Diversity rising up the Agenda.
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Strategic HCM
SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Economist’s Diversity conference. My next conference with the Economist is their Diversity conference in December: “Businesses are facing intensifying pressure from investors and stakeholders to ramp up their diversity initiatives. several studies show that companies with a greater degree of diversity at every level perform better than their less diverse counterparts. Technorati Tags: Economist , conferences , diversity. ► 2007.
DecisionWise
APRIL 21, 2020
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring employees on your team feel respected,?valued,?heard,?and?feel feel they have equal?opportunities Worker safety, discrimination, and diversity are topics that extend beyond the scope of this?article. 2007), Cross?national
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Today, Erni is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employers in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? In the space of five years, Anne Erni has transformed Audible, Inc.,
HR Digest
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Today, Ernie is widely considered one of the most influential leaders in human resources and her company, Audible, one of the most diverse employer in the world. The HR Digest: What is diversity to you? In the space of five years, Anne Ernie has transformed Audible, Inc.,
Women of HR
APRIL 28, 2016
However, the persisting imbalance of women in positions of power has started a debate in corporate circles about the viability of a gender quota so as to encourage gender equality in corporate positions of power. But why so much hoopla about gender equality? In 2007, a not-for-profit organization Catalyst reported that Fortune 500 companies having females as board members show significantly better financial performance than those having low female representation.
Bonusly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
During the 1960s and through the peak of the civil rights movement, the United States was becoming ever more aware of the diversity of identities in its communities. Many organizations try to be “colorblind” in a misguided attempt at establishing equality.
Linkedin Talent Blog
APRIL 13, 2021
If the arc of history bends toward justice, the equal pay arc hasn’t been very flexible. When the Equal Pay Act became a federal law in 1963 , women in the United States made 59 cents for every dollar men earned doing the same work. In 2009, Starbucks set about to tackle equal pay.
HR Times
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Do top teams have diversity of thinking? Are discussions between top team members designed to ensure that each person has an equal voice? It is the first of these elements—top team composition and diversity of thinking—that is the most difficult. The challenge lies in defining the kinds of diversity that lead to collective intelligence, as well as their proportions and how they are interconnected. Still others stress the importance of racial diversity.
Cornerstone On Demand - Talent Management
MARCH 2, 2021
This season is hosted by Cornerstone’s Chief Learning Officer and VP of Organizational Effectiveness Jeff Miller and Chief Diversity Officer Duane La Bom. One of the fundamental pillars of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging is fair pay in the workplace.
SuccessFactors
DECEMBER 20, 2018
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias.
SuccessFactors
DECEMBER 20, 2018
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias.
HR Times
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
Do top teams have diversity of thinking? Are discussions between top team members designed to ensure that each person has an equal voice? It is the first of these elements—top team composition and diversity of thinking—that is the most difficult. The challenge lies in defining the kinds of diversity that lead to collective intelligence, as well as their proportions and how they are interconnected. Still others stress the importance of racial diversity.
HRExecutive
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
In one such study, conducted in 2013, Niederle and her research colleagues gathered groups of six participants — divided equally between men and women — and gave them equations to solve. In a previous study in 2007, the researchers found the women were much less likely than the men to participate in the competition — even the ones who demonstrated an alacrity for solving the equations. boards of directors corporate governance gender diversity
Inpower Coaching
APRIL 25, 2012
More good news is that studies show that companies with about 30% gender diversity on their boards actually outperform those with no women by a wide margin measured through multiple metrics (e.g., The bad news is that 15% is paltry for the Fortune 500, and it looks like midcap firms’ leadership teams may be even less gender diverse. This isn’t new news — the seminal research on this subject was published by McKinsey in 2007 — but discussion and action on this subject in the U.S.
SAP Innovation
DECEMBER 20, 2018
For most organizations, measuring the success of diversity and inclusion initiatives has become merely a matter of numbers. However, creating equal opportunities for women leaders and people with other challenges is more than a numbers game. Diversity and inclusion must not be enforced; it must be embraced as an important pillar within the human resource strategy. Learn more about how diversity and inclusion enable SAP to build a business beyond bias.
ATD Human Capital
MAY 21, 2017
Developing an alternative mindset “must be learned and can’t be simply inserted as new software,” writes Danah Zohar in her 2007 abstract, An Alternative Sports Metaphor for Understanding Teamwork as Complex: Soccer. A big part of soccer’s attractiveness comes from the diversity and inclusion embedded in the game. The benefits of diversity are real, “And if we can leverage them, we’ll be far better off.
Cornerstone On Demand - Talent Management
MARCH 5, 2020
From 2007 to 2018, the number of women-owned businesses increased by 58%. They’re also highly profitable: A recent Boston Consulting Group Report reported that if men and women were treated equally as entrepreneurs, global GDP would rise by 3% and boost the global economy by $2.5
Thrive Global
JUNE 22, 2021
As a part of our series about “How Diversity Can Increase a Company’s Bottom Line”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Vanessa Okwuraiwe. In 2007, I transitioned to join Financial Advisor Recruiting and Hiring, overseeing the growth and retention of financial advisors in the United Kingdom.
HR Examiner
JULY 3, 2020
Well, I actually think this is a conversation that not just with a pandemic, but it also fits with the conversations we’ve been having about racism and about equality and justice inside of our communities and our work environments as well.
TalentCulture
MARCH 15, 2017
Here are some innovative equal opportunity initiatives that we think are worth replicating. This company boasts a longtime reputation for promoting gender inclusiveness and diversity. The company has 3.9/5 star ratings in both categories of “management opportunities for women” and “equal opportunities for men and women.”. Between 2007 and 2015, women’s representation at Gap increased from 44 to 49.7 program since 2007.
Thrive Global
JULY 8, 2021
In the world of venture capitalists who spent $130 billion in 2019 in America alone and helped propel numerous successful startups, there is no legal backstop that makes sure that people of color have an equal opportunity to share in the opportunities and wealth creation. The Myth Of The Pipeline Problem The general defense that comes from the managing partners of mostly white venture fund portfolios is that their firm isn’t investing in diverse founders because they “haven’t found any”.
Analytics in HR
AUGUST 10, 2021
Now for a case of how evidence-based HR principles could have saved one employer a great deal of money: The city of New York invested $75 million in incentive payments for teachers in 2007. Organizations increasingly utilize data to make decisions that ultimately impact their bottom line.
Pinsight
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
About the Author Rebecca is a firm believer in fairness in opportunity, and equality in selection. Diversity and Inclusion, job enrichment, employee well-being, and testing and selection are just a few of the topics that Rebecca is passionate about. 2007).
Thrive Global
JUNE 28, 2020
Landing my first role at a corporate bank back in 2007 was like a dream come true, having grown up listening to capitalist, patriarchal narratives such as: “money makes the world go round” and “it’s a rich man’s world” I have always aspired to increase money, wealth and abundance in any way I can.
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