Diversity and Inclusion

Did you know that the origins of Women’s History Month in the USA only date back to 1981? International Women’s Day, also celebrated in March, was first observed in the USA in 1908, but the UN officially proclaimed it a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace in 1975.

Throughout our 178-year history, we’ve witnessed women rising to extraordinary challenges every day, often without getting nearly the credit they deserve.

Ninety One, a global investment manager, joined the Financial Women’s Association of New York in celebrating International Women’s Day with a keynote program: The Priority of ESG in the Financial Markets. 

We are proud to join the celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) across the globe on Monday, March 8. Not only does the day commemorate women’s achievements and raise awareness of challenges that persist today, IWD also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

On January 20, 2021, I had the pleasure of hosting Dwana Franklin-Davis, CEO of Reboot Representation, for a company-wide presentation and fireside chat with NortonLifeLock’s CEO Vincent Pilette and Head of People and Culture Kara Jordan on creating a more equitable and diverse tech sector.

Logitech’s Defy Logic global brand campaign showcases creators, artists, and activists defying expectations and pushing boundaries.

Henkel, the company behind well-known brands such as Loctite®, Dial®, Right Guard®, Schwarzkopf®, and Persil®, has announced new scholarship and internship programs in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.

Taproot Foundation, in collaboration with Deloitte, announced today a free resource for businesses that examines how pro bono service is emerging as an impactful growth opportunity for cultivating inclusive leaders. 

In so many ways, 2020 was a challenging year, one that pushed our society to its limits. And yet, it also provided us with an opportunity – really an obligation – to deepen and accelerate our commitment to equity, inclusion, and our communities.

Following the murder of George Floyd last summer, countless companies and their senior leadership publicly condemned discrimination in any form, announced various financial commitments aimed at accelerating change and, in some cases, unveiled long-term initiatives to fundamentally alter their busine...