People tend to think of diversity as simply demographic, a matter of color, gender, or age. However, groups can be disparate in many ways. Diversity is also based on informational differences, reflecting a person's education and experience, as well as on values or goals that can influence what one perceives...
The business case for diversity in the workplace--of race, gender, age, ethnicity and more--has been examined and debated over the years. Despite its promotion by governments and social engineers, the benefits aren't always readily apparent or directly measurable. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Based...
IF YOU'RE ANYTHING LIKE ME, WHEN YOU HEAR THE word "diversity," you think of it either on an individual level - how diversity efforts can help a single person - or how it can help an ethnic group. But diversity is a concept that can help your entire company, both...
NORTHBROOK, Ill. -- Anise D. Wiley-Little has been promoted to assistant vice president and chief diversity officer for Allstate Insurance Company. Previously director of diversity & work/life, Wiley-Little will continue to lead diversity efforts but will now have the opportunity to better integrate, strengthen and expand already established diversity strategies....
South African society exhibits diversity on a large number of typical diversity factors - the most notable being race and ethnicity. It could be argued that the Apartheid system was an attempt at "diversity management" that went seriously wrong. In the spirit of learning and sharing knowledge South Africans have...
JULIA JOHNSON, former chair of the FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION, will head the FCC's new federal advisory committee on Diversity in the Digital Age. ... JULIA JOHNSON, former chair of the FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION, will head the FCC's new federal advisory committee on...
Because everyone has a different background, there will be some that emphatically embrace diversity, others that are lukewarm about it and still others that think that diversity is a nuisance. The real question is: what does the leadership of the org Because everyone has a different...
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Acknowledging Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) and its longstanding leadership as a champion for diversity, Diversity Best Practices and The Business Women's Network have honored Xerox chairman and chief executive officer Anne M. Mulcahy with the 2004 Diversity CEO Leadership Award.
Anise D. Wiley-Little, director of diversity & work/life for Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, IL, has been promoted to assistant vice president and chief diversity officer. Wiley-Little will continue to lead diversity efforts, but will also have the opportunity to better integrate, strengthen and expand already-established diversity strategies. This includes...
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Adecco, the global leader in workforce solutions, was a recipient of the 2007 Global Diversity Award at the World Diversity Leadership Summit, held June 4-6 at the United Nations in New York, NY. The award honors companies that celebrate diversity through innovative programs. The recognition for Adecco...
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- SciQuest, Inc. (NASDAQ: SQST) today announced the launch of Diversity Supplier Manager, the latest offering in the company's suite of on-demand supplier relationship management SRM solutions. By using SciQuest's Diversity Supplier Manager, organizations can accurately classify and report on diversity suppliers, as well as promote...
COLUMBUS, Ind. -- Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) Diversity Inc., a magazine that specializes in covering diversity issues, has named Cummins Inc. as the top company for Asian Americans and one of the Notable Companies for Diversity, Cummins announced today.
The randomness of change is altering the workplace, radically transforming the way that organizations interact with their environment. Across the public and private sectors, diversity has grown. Colleagues working together are increasingly less alike with respect to gender, cultural background and age. They are different in their perspectives, lifestyles, attitudes,...
Sixty-three studies published in the years 1997 - 2002 are reviewed to assess the effects of workplace diversity on teams and organizations. Four major questions are considered: Which personal attributes have diversity researchers studied in recent years? What has been learned about the consequences of diversity for teams and organizations?...
The University of Utah has awarded its 2005 Diversity Awards to individuals and organizations for their commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity at the university. "The awards are presented on the basis of excellence in fostering leadership and commitment to diversity and expanding opportunities for students, staff and...
STAMFORD, Conn. -- Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and named among the "2007 Best Companies for Diversity" by Black Enterprise magazine. Xerox was also named among the 15 best companies in senior management and corporate board diversity, and the company ranked among the...
'Diversity' is stirring up the UK civil service. It is now an integral part of the current UK civil service reform agenda. specifically, the civil service has been charged with making a 'Dramatic improvement' in diversity within the service. The importance of diversity and effective diversity management is also acknowledged...
"Virginia Tech to Reward Faculty For Diversity Effort," Sept. 21 I congratulate the Virginia Tech administration for its courageous, correct and creative decision to require faculty to report on their diversity activities. Throughout my several-decade higher education career, I have argued that diversity activities cannot be viewed as those...
