DEI Leaders
Gain insights from your peers. Read exclusive Q&As with chief diversity officers and fellow DEI leaders across the world to learn about the diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at different companies.
Synchrony’s Veterans Leadership Program Shows How to Set Up Veterans for Success
In our recent article, we covered eight steps for hiring and recruiting veterans and military spouses — one of which is creating programs to assist veterans in their return to the workplace.
AT&T’s Chief Diversity Officer Touts DEI Mobile App’s Role in Improving Employee Communication
When Michelle Jordan accepted a product development role at AT&T in 2006, she initially agreed to a yearlong management position.
Guild’s VP of DEIB on Employee Data Questions Every Company Should Ask to Improve Workforce Diversity
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NeuroLeadership Institute’s CDO Shares Her Four-Step Process to Communicate DEI Strategy to Stakeholders
The NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) is the brainchild of David and Lisa Rock, who have collaborated with neuroscientists to research and create programs provided by their consulting firm.
Experian’s Head of ERGs and Wellness on Globalizing Resource Groups
While whispers about organizations pulling back on their DEIB efforts have grown louder, Experian has doubled down on its commitment.
Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s First DEI Leader Shares Vision for 2024
This May, Paul Johnson stepped into Seattle Symphony Orchestra’s first DEI role as VP of people and culture and chief diversity officer, after being promoted from his role as director of people and culture, which he’s held since 2022.
How Consilio Develops Its Annual Diversity and Inclusion Report
Data is the roadmap that tells diversity leaders like yourself where your organization stands today and where it needs to go tomorrow — from setting diversity-based goals to creating a workforce that better reflects our nation’s makeup.
Unqork’s VP of Global Inclusion on the Importance of Inclusivity, How to Engage the C-suite
While many organizations have metrics to measure diversity, the elements of equity and inclusion prove more challenging to measure.
Workday’s Chief Diversity Officer Explores How Returnship Programs, Mentorship Empower Employees
While returning to work after an extended leave of absence poses challenges for employees at every level, this transition can be particularly demanding for individuals returning from parental leave, caregiving responsibilities, family emergencies, or medical leave.
Dartmouth Health on How to Reduce Hiring Bias, the Power of DEIB Statements
While the latest research suggests COVID-19 may be reaching an endemic level, as it isn’t burdening the healthcare system or spreading at the rate it once was, some experts think we have yet to see the end of it, adding…
Ally Financial’s Chief Diversity Officer Shares How Partnerships Can Increase Employee Diversity
Recruiting for diversity without first developing an inclusive culture is the classic scenario of putting the cart before the horse.
Voya Financial’s Chief Diversity and Corporate Impact Officer Advocates for Disability Visibility in the Workplace
From mental health to pay disparities to politics, a growing number of subjects are evolving from taboos to topics of interest in the workplace.
Unispace’s Chief Diversity Officer Chely Wright Reveals What Her Country Music Career Taught Her About DEIB
Unispace’s first chief diversity officer (CDO) Chely Wright — yes, that Chely Wright — isn’t afraid of authenticity.
SCARPA’s Mentorship Program Elevates Athletes in Marginalized Communities
For companies looking for ways to engage more meaningfully with their external audiences and build bridges with the marginalized communities they serve, mentorship programs offer enormous opportunities to make an impact.
Experian’s Global Chief DEI Officer Talks Hackathons and ERGs
Experian, a multinational data analytics and consumer credit reporting company, hired its first-ever global chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, Wil Lewis, in December 2021.
SilkRoad Technology’s DEI Leader Talks Cultural Integration Post-Acquisition
In Q3 of 2022, SilkRoad Technology added Entelo, a recruitment technology platform, to its capabilities.
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Cultivating Diversity in the Insurance Industry at Pinnacol Assurance
As chief human resources officer at Pinnacol Assurance, a Denver-based workers’ comp insurer, Timothy Johnson is a role model for well-being and helps lead its “culture of caring.” And a major goal he’s had since day one is to also…
Chief Diversity Officer at Children’s Mercy Kansas City Talks DEI Assessments
Since joining Children's Mercy Kansas City in September 2020, chief diversity officer Michelle Wimes has been working to execute a new strategic plan that focuses on employee diversity, marketplace vendor diversity, inclusive company behaviors, and an inclusive patient community culture.
NPR’s Chief Diversity Officer Shares The Evolution of DEI in Public Radio
National Public Radio received a $1 million grant in May to support their ongoing DEI work, which includes tracking the demographics of sources appearing on their newsmagazine shows.
Ford Motor Company Shares Their Supplier Diversity Strategy and Development Programs
According to the 2022 State of Supplier Diversity Report, while 61% of CEOs are engaged with supplier diversity, 24% of respondents who seek out diversity had no formal supplier diversity program in place.
