DEI Initiatives

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6 Traits That DEI Executive Recruiters Look For

Over the past few years, following a nationwide response to the death of George Floyd, there’s been a surge of interest in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) jobs with a 55% increase in openings since June 8, 2020.

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Chief Marketing Strategist Leads with G.R.I.T. to Develop Go-to-Market Strategies

It takes grit to elevate your marketing strategy, as Christina Del Villar knows.

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Paycor’s Chief Diversity Officer Talks Implementing Diversity, One Level at a Time

Amy Hull has experience leading an inclusive team.

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This Inclusion and Diversity Leader Shares the Evolution of Her Talent Diversity Strategy

Talent diversity is key for strategic advancement: companies with higher diversity have seen a 19% increase in innovation revenues and are 35% more likely to have higher financial returns than their competitors.

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How Milliken & Company Implements the Rooney Rule in Its Interview Process

The Rooney Rule is an NFL rule that all 32 teams must interview at least two women and/or persons of color when seeking to fill prominent positions.

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USAID’s First-Ever Chief Diversity Officer Shares Her Year-1 Priorities

On March 14, USAID announced the launch of the new Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA).

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Inside the Programs Returning Women to the Workforce After Career Breaks

At the height of the pandemic, the workforce contracted drastically — resulting from layoffs, furloughs and competing priorities at home.

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Sponsorship vs. Mentorship — Building the Right Program for Your Organization

As companies worry about losing workers to the Great Reshuffle, top-notch employers are investing in professional development programs to retain top talent.

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Why Walgreens Boots Alliance Ties Executive Bonuses to DEI Goals

“A lot of times where CEOs fail, they come in with a preconceived notion of what they're going to do, and they try to overlay a plan, program that they had at a previous company,” says Carlos Cubia, senior vice…

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Understanding and Engaging Your Neurodiverse Workforce — 4 Best Practices

Conditions including autism, ADHD, dyslexia are not new to your workforce.

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What’s Behind Charter Communications’ Community Investment Strategy

When Rhonda Crichlow first joined Charter Communications in 2016 as its senior vice president and chief diversity officer, the company had one community investment initiative.

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Bracing Yourself for the DEI Haters

In March, an image of a Home Depot training guide to educate employees about a variety of privileges went viral on Twitter.

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How Ancestry Engages with Diverse Communities

One of Ancestry.com’s pillars when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion is community engagement.

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4 Steps to Improve Percentage of Diverse Employees in Leadership Positions

Organizations need to rethink their approach to diversifying leadership.

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What Kraft Heinz Uses to Measure Inclusion

A formidable challenge for many DEI executives is measuring inclusion at their company.

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8 Tips to Improve Your Hiring Pipeline for Black Talent

Companies across the U.S.