Impact – Taking Bright Minds Further

Impact opened my eyes to possibilities that I wasn’t sure existed. It not only broadened my awareness of academic options…

Opening Minds and Doors

By Tisa JacksonVice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Union Bank, N.A Despite the progress we’ve made toward greater diversity and inclusion, many companies still struggle to fill gaps in their workforce and in the marketplace they serve. Diversity professionals can help by asking questions such as: What stops people from walking through the doors we… Read the full article

Developing Diversity Leaders

Employee diversity is a focus for many companies. This is certainly true for Sprint, where diversity is a key part of how we do business. By being representative of the diverse markets we serve, we are better at serving our customers.

Burger King Scholars Program

Last year, The Have It Your Way Foundation® celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Burger King® Scholars program, established in honor of Burger King® co-founder and philanthropist, Jim Mclamore.

Unwavering Commitment to Communities Nationwide

Giving and service are embedded in the fabric of Fannie Mae’s office of community and charitable Giving (OCCG).

“In School and On Track” Gets CSX Support

“Be a positive influence on communities and the environment” is a part of CSX’s core values. CSX is the largest National Team Sponsor of City Year, a nonprofit which aims to unite young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service to enact change in the world.

Targeted Mentoring Program Keeps Pipeline Full

In an industry still struggling to implement diversity and inclusion, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is something of a rarity: women make up 32 percent of the workforce and a little over 20 percent of senior leaders.

ERGs: Providing Value Beyond Cultural Awareness

ERGs should be managed within the same business constructs as other organizational entities. The idea of allowing a business unit to operate independently of the enterprise would prove chaotic to the organization, and the same holds true for ERGs.

Accountability – The Linchpin for a Successful Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Working With organizations on diversity and inclusion strategies, I have learned that accountability can be critical in achieving success. At Andrews Kurth, we have found a way to manage accountability.

Diversity Expectations Can Change in an Instant

Comfortably Watching World Series action on the widescreen in my family room, the high-def pinpointed with startling clarity a well-hit baseball carving an arc over the Philadelphia stadium’s outfield lawn. Into the stands, for sure, I thought.