Category: PDJ
“Let’s Get In Touch” was launched on April 26, 2017. It was targeted at the African American community and based on the staggering statistic that when qualified for a job, African Americans are three times more likely to experience a denial. HP took “Let’s Get In Touch” one step further with the launch of its… Read the full article
“Dads and Daughters” was launched on June 12, 2017 during the Forbes Women’s Summit in New York City. It shines a light on the unconscious bias still faced by women during the interview process through the lens of father/daughter relationships. “Dads and Daughters” was launched at a topical time of year (e.g. during graduations and… Read the full article
Addressing the staggering statistic that more than one-third of LGBTQ employees hide their personal lives at work, HP launched “Proud Portraits” on November 15, 2017 during Out in Tech’s mixer in SF. Out in Tech is a non-profit that provides resources and mentorship to ensure career access for LGBTQ youth and provide web services for… Read the full article
The Walt Disney Company has announced a $1.5 million commitment to continue its scholarship program with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF). The Walt Disney Company-HSF Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 with a $1 million grant from Disney, is part of the Company’s longstanding efforts to support students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue their educational… Read the full article
August 19, 2017 Baltimore—The NAACP mourns the death of comedic legend and civil rights icon Dick Gregory, who passed away today at age 84. Gregory broke down the barriers of segregation in American comedy and entertainment, and consistently lent his celebrity status to the ongoing fight for civil rights. The author of numerous books, comedy and spoken word albums,… Read the full article
KPMG U.S. Chairman and CEO, Lynne Doughtie’s response to the events in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Company Name Title Allegis Global Solutions Adele Alvarez Executive Director, West Region American Airlines Suzanne Boda Senior Vice President Hub & Gateway Operations Archer Daniels Midland Rachel D. Hudson Chief Financial Officer, Corn Processing Arrow Electronics Vivian Kwok Vice President, Human Resources, Asia-Pacific Arrow Electronics Lisa Gerber VP and Region CFO, Enterprise Computing Solutions AT&T… Read the full article
For Immediate Release Announcing the 2017 Women Worth Watching® in STEM Winners BREAKING BARRIERS IN STEM CLEVELAND, OH, February 22 – Profiles in Diversity Journal announced 45 winners today of the 2017 Women Worth Watching in STEM®Awards. “Collectively, these leaders are breaking barriers for women in STEM careers and we are honored to recognize them… Read the full article
Trailblazers Leading the Way to Excellence in the Workplace, Marketplace and the World CLEVELAND, OH – June 21 Profiles in Diversity Journal today proudly announces the winners of the 15th Annual Women Worth Watching Awards®. In celebrating the 15th year anniversary, there have been 162 nominations selected as 2016 winners. These leaders join the ranks… Read the full article
