By Teshia Levy-Grant In recent years, many organizations have focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. But renewed national attention on social justice is paving the way for more and greater change in 2021. Data from employment and recruiting site Glassdoor shows that DEI-related job openings across all industries have risen by 55 percent… Read the full article
By Vickie Thrasher, Senior Vice President Human Resources – Organization and People Capability, Oracle It’s hardly news that the COVID-19 pandemic has hit the workforce hard worldwide or that it has disproportionately impacted women, including women of color. During the pandemic, this group suffered involuntary layoffs or were forced by childcare considerations to leave their… Read the full article
By Donald Fan, Senior Director, Global Office of Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for Walmart More and more organizations have recognized the significance of advancing equity as a strategic imperative and competitive advantage. In my article, which appeared in the fall issue of this publication and was entitled “Four Essential Levers CEOs Can Adopt to… Read the full article
Title: University President Agency: William Woods University William Woods University, an independent voice in higher education, is seeking a dynamic president to lead the next phase of its growth. Located in Central Missouri, midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, William Woods calls 225 beautiful acres in the small town of Fulton home. Since its… Read the full article
For more than two decades Profiles in Diversity Journal has showcased and honored individuals who have blazed new trails, led the way, mentored others, advanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the community, and excelled in their chosen fields. PDJ is proud to recognize Black Leaders with our first-ever Black Leaders Worth Watching Awards.… Read the full article
Mark W. Faulkner Vice President, Medicaid Operations Education: Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy at West Point Company Name: Aetna, a CVS Health Company Industry: Health Care Company CEO: Karen S. Lynch Company Headquarters Location: Hartford, Connecticut Number of Employees: 47,950 Your Location (if different from above): Nashville, Tennessee Words you live by: “Success… Read the full article
Olatunde “Ola” Gbolahan Manager, Finance Process & Systems Education: MBA, finance, San Francisco State University; BS, computer engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Company Name: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Industry: Semiconductor Company CEO: Dr. Lisa Su Company Headquarters Location: Santa Clara, California Number of Employees: 12,000 Your Location (if different from above): Austin, Texas Words you… Read the full article
Kim Steele Senior Manager, Global Planning & Strategy Education: Master of Business Administration, Baylor University; Bachelor of Science, marketing, Grambling State University Company Name: AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) Industry: Semiconductor Company CEO: Dr. Lisa Su Company Headquarters Location: Santa Clara, California Number of Employees: Approximately 11,400 Your Location (if different from above): Austin, Texas Words… Read the full article
Nadine Spencer CEO, President Education: BA Hon, York University Company Name: BrandEQ Agency Industry: Marketing Communications, Equity Company CEO: Nadine Spencer Company Headquarters Location: Toronto, ON Number of Employees: 17 Words you live by: Show up! Life is about showing up, this is when opportunity presents itself. Who is your personal hero? My Mom, Eva… Read the full article
Stephen B. Reid II Chief Growth Officer Education: Master of Business Administration, Cambridge College; Bachelor of Arts, Seton Hall University Company Name: Charter School Business Management & FOREsight Financial Services for Good Industry: Financial Services Company CEO: Raj Thakkar Company Headquarters Location: New York, New York Number of Employees: 50 Words you live by: Everything… Read the full article
