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Workplace Diversity is Still a Major Problem Although Nearly 80% of HR Professionals Believe Their Company Is Diverse

Jeffrey McKinneyMay 21, 2020May 20, 2020

by Jeffrey McKinneyMay 21, 2020May 20, 20201492

Just 17% of workers at companies across America support increased recruiting of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, according to a new Clutch survey....

Career COVID-19

Diversity and Inclusion Strategist Randi B. Shares How to Stay Motivated as You Work From Home

Lydia BlancoMay 19, 2020May 19, 2020

by Lydia BlancoMay 19, 2020May 19, 20203932

It is hard to predict what the workforce will look like in the future. For now, people have to find ways to stay encouraged and...

Career Health and Wellness Women

Black Women Are Taking the Lead at Pfizer to Improve Health Disparities in Our Communities

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsApril 24, 2020April 24, 20202873

Black women at Pfizer are making significant contributions to the company’s innovation and advancing the health of communities of color...

Career Technology

These 5 Social Media Channels Are Bridging the Workplace Diversity Gap

Kevin PayneMarch 22, 2020March 20, 2020

by Kevin PayneMarch 22, 2020March 20, 2020541

Social media channels—and no, we’re not talking just about Facebook or Instagram—are becoming bridges that help minority groups close the diversity gap...

Entrepreneurship Sisters Inc

Supplier Diversity Champion Launches Training Institute at the University of Central Florida

Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq.March 10, 2020March 25, 2020

by Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq.March 10, 2020March 25, 2020270

The University of Central Florida recently launched the Supplier Diversity Training Institute, led by Kathey Porter and Ingrid Watkins....

Lifestyle News

In the Midst of the Grammys Scandal, Recording Academy Announces New Diversity Initiatives

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 202096

The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences has developed a diversity initiative in partnership with its diversity task force....

Career Leadership

It’s Time to Rethink Diversity Hiring, Starting With Middle Management

Angela Colon-MahoneyDecember 9, 2019December 6, 2019

by Angela Colon-MahoneyDecember 9, 2019December 6, 2019137

One HR professional suggests that diversity efforts should focus first on hiring candidates for middle management instead of entry-level...

Career Leadership

Code-Switching at Work Is Taking a Psychological Toll on Black Professionals

Alisa GumbsDecember 5, 2019December 5, 2019

by Alisa GumbsDecember 5, 2019December 5, 2019386

New analysis shows that code-switching, or adjusting one's speech, appearance, behavior, and expression, comes at a cost for black employees...

Career Leadership

CEO Action’s Tim Ryan: Courageous Leadership Will Drive Corporate Diversity and Inclusion

Derek T. DingleNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019

by Derek T. DingleNovember 22, 2019November 22, 2019179

Leaders of more than 300 organizations recently gathered in New York City to focus on the next stages of driving greater diversity and inclusion within...

Career Leadership

Power In The Boardroom: Blacks in Corporate Governance

Derek T. DingleOctober 9, 2019February 19, 2020

by Derek T. DingleOctober 9, 2019February 19, 2020412

Our annual report on corporate governance, the B.E. Registry of Corporate Directors, checks on how blacks are progressing when it comes to board diversity...