Category: PDJ
By Vanessa Roknic “She’s too emotional and passionate when sharing her perspective.” “She needs to learn how to be quiet.” “She’s too confident.” These are all things I’ve heard myself at one point or another throughout my career. The theme running through these critiques ultimately boils down to the idea of executive presence – how… Read the full article
By Christina Guerola Sarchio with Dechert LLP Why did I decide to be a litigator? As a child of immigrant parents who spoke little English, I often served as my family’s spokesperson, negotiator and advisor. I realized at an early age I was an effective advocate, especially for those who did not have a voice,… Read the full article
By Michael Stuber Anti-woke boycott, perceived reverse discrimination, fragile business cases and misplaced identity politics: DEI work of past decades has contributed to multiple issues. Three strategies can overcome these challenges. For more than three decades, the DEI journey knew only one direction: forwards, combined with growth. Our agenda has been mounting topics and tools,… Read the full article
By Amanda J. Felkey, PhD The Fortune 500 companies that publicly value Diversity and/or Inclusion (D/I) have higher average revenue and profit, a finding that is consistent with theoretical and empirical research. A Quick Analysis of the Fortune 500 To determine whether valuing diversity and/or inclusion affects company performance, this analysis employs 2019 data collected… Read the full article
By Michael Stuber In some respects, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion appear to be universally applicable and in other regards, we know the need for localisation. In Europe, DEI has its own distinct dynamics while we also see similar issues as in the USA. A good moment for learning and leverage. What is Europe for you… Read the full article
By Samina Bari More than four years ago, I set out to join a corporate board. It was the logical next step in my 30-plus-year career as a healthcare executive and advisor to leading biotech companies, their boards, and their CEOs. I’ve attended and participated in many board meetings throughout my tenure as a company… Read the full article
By Robert Meyer The Equal Pay Act of 1963, 29 U.S.C. § 206(d) (“EPA”) requires men and women to receive equal pay for equal work. In order to assert a claim under the EPA, an employee must show that she was paid less than a male comparator working, in this case a male working in… Read the full article
By Stephanie Childs When I think about our purpose at Diageo, two words come to mind: celebration and culture. We have the privilege of being part of memorable moments in people’s lives. With that privilege, it’s essential that they see themselves — and their communities — reflected in our products, our business and our work.… Read the full article
By Shweta Maniar I’ve been fortunate to have a global role that allows me to travel internationally for work. Over the years, this has not only provided me with an opportunity to gather souvenirs but also invaluable business insights. What I’ve learned is that each country has a unique approach to conducting business. Just as… Read the full article
By Austin Wolcott As I was recently researching a breaking news topic in the pharmaceutical world, I had a tangential thought. I identify as a gay man, and I was understanding the unwritten but clear implications that this event would have for the LGBTQ+ community – particularly those with lower income – but I began… Read the full article
