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DEI & the Academy Awards: New Film Industry Guidelines Address Diversity & Inclusion

Trusaic

Nevertheless, a USC Wallis Annenberg Study showed that over a ten-year period: Over 70 percent of film characters are white ; 89% percent of directors are male, and 84% percent are white ; Just 43 out of 1,100 films between 2007 and 2017 were helmed by female directors; and . 3 minute read .

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Fired Learning Consultant with Performance Problems Points to Racial Bias

HR Daily Advisor

A recent case highlights the importance of making sure that supervisors and managers are properly trained on documenting performance problems and personnel decisions. Turner, who is African American, was hired by McGraw-Hill Global Education Holdings, LLC, in February 2007. What Happened. He was interviewed for a position in St.

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Love is in the Air: Workplace Romance on the Rise

HRWatchdog

Forty-one percent of workers have dated a co-worker, up from 37 percent last year and the highest level since 2007. Although employers should generally avoid inquiring into an employee’s off-duty activities, particularly in the absence of an effect at work, an employer may rightly be concerned about liability related to workplace romances.

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The Purpose-Driven Life. Q&A with Natalie Rekstad Founder of Black Fox Philanthropy

Thrive Global

An active supporter of The Women’s Foundation of Colorado since 2007, Natalie is a former board trustee and is making significant investments in advancing their mission of catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for women and their families. She is also a newly minted member of The Founders Pledge.

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5 Reasons Companies Should Invest in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for Human Resources

Zenefits

Crisis intervention training is primarily provided in hospitals, social services, and rehabilitation centers. Crisis intervention training is primarily provided in hospitals, social services, and rehabilitation centers. Between 2007 and 2017, there were more than 2,800 suicides in the work environment. Behavioral afflictions.

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Diversity rising up the Agenda ~ HR to HR 2.0 and Human Capital.

Strategic HCM

1 global online influencer in talent management. #6 5 Things Every HR Pro Can Learn From Riley Cooper and the Eagles. Consulting - Research - Speaking - Training - Writing. It’s not outrageous to imagine him as the next Ulrich.". #1 6 enterprise social media influencer. #20. My website. My other blog. Recent posts.

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Refusal to Undergo Medical Exam Tanks Michigan Worker’s ADA Claim

HR Daily Advisor

In 2007 and 2008, he alleged that a coworker made disparaging comments about his national origin (Mexican) and complained to his union chairman and supervisor. He subsequently sought psychological treatment for the harassing conduct he experienced at work, which he claimed led to distractions and interfered with his performance.