Category: Innovations in Diversity Award
ACCOUNTABLE FOR SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN WORKFORCE DIVERSITY KeyBank is creating a cultural shift in a short period of time through a unique Diversity Recruiting Strategy that is accountable for putting the company on track this year for a significant increase in diversity hiring. The company made significant strides in 2015 with its talent acquisition strategy… Read the full article
Diversity of Thought – Thinking beyond the Pipeline to Drive Business Results Award-winning ConAgra Foods, Inc. is leveraging profiles on how people think as a roadmap for successfully driving real-world business results. The ConAgra Diversity in Thinking Styles approach is aligning its teams and increasing the company’s operating efficiency. “People think differently and process things… Read the full article
Empowering Globally Educated Health Professionals with Career Development Canada’s Saskatoon Health Region’s career development for internationally educated health professionals is helping immigrants overcome regulatory barriers and opening pathways for them to excel in health professions. The innovative Power of Hope Program is the result of a successful partnership between The Hope-Centered Research Team: Norman Amundson… Read the full article
Building Relationships and Creating Future Leader At the international law firm Latham & Watkins LLP, diversity is a fundamental tenet of the firm’s culture. This year it launched the Diversity Leadership Academy, a professional development program for law students and firm associates. As Global Chair of the Diversity Leadership Committee and San Diego partner, Nadia… Read the full article
Delivering Excellence through an Inclusive Environment The Hospital Corporation of American (HCA) is committed to achieving a positive and fair working environment where diversity is led at all levels. The company created its Inclusive Culture Series this year to support the delivery of high-quality patient care, and ensuring an inclusive and healthy work environment for… Read the full article
EDUCATING, CONNECTING, EMPOWERING Capital One recognizes its people, culture and customers contribute equal parts to its success. The company has an award-winning history for its commitment to innovation, leadership, diversity and community service. Standing behind its statement that it’s the differences between people that make us stronger, Capital One is steadfast in its commitment to… Read the full article
Integrating Workforce, Workplace and Marketplace As a leading staffing agency, Aerotek ULC continues at the forefront of the industry as a trailblazer in recruiting, retaining and developing a high performing workplace by weaving diversity and inclusion into the fabric of its organization. Aerotek’s National Diversity and Inclusion Strategy inspires opportunities for growth, development and leadership… Read the full article
Increasing Diverse Opportunities across the Technology and Gaming Sectors Leading global interactive entertainment software company Electronic Arts is showing growth in its already ramped up women-focused recruitment efforts opening opportunities for women in the technology and gaming sectors. “EA recognizes the need to incorporate more diverse perspectives into our game development to create games that… Read the full article
National D & I Symposium Results in Programs, Policies and Structures As one of the nation’s largest health care employers, Kindred Healthcare Inc. recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion in maximizing the potential of all its employees, driving business strategy, and enhancing the company’s brand. “Diversity and inclusion are critical to Kindred because it’s… Read the full article
Advancing Hispanic Managers to Executive Positions in Global Enterprises The National Hispanic Corporate Council designed and implemented its Corporate Executive Development Program to provide career advancement opportunities for Hispanic mid-level managers in Fortune 1000 companies. To date, the innovative program has helped 108 Hispanic managers move into or toward executive positions. Although Hispanics are the… Read the full article
