Diversity and Inclusion
Business strategies and HR practices addressing workplace equity, opportunity and inclusiveness.
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08-07-20
"We Have a Health Disparities Problem in America": Meet a Woman on a Mission to Improve Healthcare for Black Women
The U.S. has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, with women of color especially at risk. Dr. Robyn R. Jones, Senior Medical Director at Johnson & Johnson, is determined to change that and find ways to address this urgent crisis.
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07-29-20
Adobe: Empowering Creators With Disabilities
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted 30 years ago to ensure people with disabilities can participate fully in society. Access to employment, education, government and private services has improved dramatically since the ADA was signed, but there’s still work to do.
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07-28-20
Brand Builder and Media Veteran Wonya Lucas Named President and Chief Executive Officer, Crown Media Family Networks
Crown Media Family Networks, home to a unique universe of brands powered by positivity and optimism across networks that include Hallmark Channel, today announced Wonya Lucas as president and CEO. Crown Media Family Networks is a subsidiary company of Hallmark Cards, Inc. headed by CEO Mike Perry, t...
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07-27-20
MENTOR Expands Leadership with Addition of Tara Spann as Chief People & Strategy Officer
As MENTOR enters its fourth decade unifying and leading the youth mentoring movement, the national nonprofit is expanding their leadership team with the addition of Tara Spann, who joins as the organization’s first Chief People and Strategy Officer on July 27. Tara will lead at the intersection of h...
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07-27-20
Celebrating Diverse Abilities in Our Workforce
For the 4th year in a row, HPE has received a 100% score on the Disability:IN Disability Equality Index - the gold standard for inclusion of differently-abled individuals in the workforce worldwide.
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07-22-20
Medtronic Foundation Commits $16M in Health and Education Partnerships to Address Racial Disparities and Advance Social Justice in Black Communities
The Medtronic Foundation today announced a $16 million commitment to partnerships with organizations working to bring about social justice and equity, improve the lives of Black Americans, and help heal and advance the broader community, specifically to the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, the Norths...
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07-21-20
Where Are All the Women CEOs?
At Hershey Co., CEO Michele Buck is evidence of what strategic talent planning can bring. Under her male predecessor, J.P. Bilbrey, the candy giant began more systematically building a female talent pipeline to the C-suite. Five times a year, Ms. Buck, 58, and her executive team review the top 70 ro...
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07-20-20
Honoring Long Time Support for the National Civil Rights Museum
FedEx In a recent letter to all team members, Chairman & CEO Frederick W. Smith and FedEx Corporation President and COO Raj Subramaniam stated “we are proud of our long-standing history of supporting and fostering relationships with organizations that are working to make our society more equitab...
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07-17-20
Introducing the 2020 Sundance Ignite x Adobe Fellows
Creativity plays a crucial role in how we tell our stories, and it’s never been more important to elevate new voices, particularly in a medium like film.
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07-14-20
Diversity Remains Key Pillar of Comerica Promise
At Comerica, Diversity is embracing an inclusive culture that recognizes, respects and is sensitive to the differences in our community. Welcoming and supporting colleagues of all backgrounds is a pillar of the Comerica Promise and is key to the way we conduct business.
