Category: PDJ

Seattle’s CityU employs a three-step process to recruit and retain a diverse student body. As an institution focused on serving the working adult and transfer student, City University of Seattle (CityU) has developed some best practices for recruiting and retaining a diverse student body—a daunting task in today’s market. Here are three ways CityU is… Read the full article

By Dwain H. Celistan, Executive Vice President and Global Diversity Practice Leader, DHR International In the first quarter of 2014, less than 10 percent of the Fortune 500 CEOs were diverse (defined for this article as gender and ethnicity). Data for other leadership levels within these organizations are not as readily available, but most sources… Read the full article

Recruitment and retention strategies must consistently be developed and improved upon for an employer to remain competitive in Manitoba’s labour market. Adding to the challenge of recruitment and retention is that of ensuring that the workforce is as inclusive and diverse as possible. To that end, the Manitoba government has continually implemented and updated policies… Read the full article

Georgia Tech Creates the First ERG for Introverts By Cheryl D. Cofield Director of Culture, Diversity & Inclusion Georgia Institute of Technology Since first opening its doors in 1888, the Georgia Institute of Technology has long been known for its culture of academic excellence, and for fostering technological advances and innovation. As a science and… Read the full article

If the recruiting process is a courtship, then an employee’s first days set the tone for the marriage that follows. By Julie Kamph, CEO and Founder, JBK Associates International After more than a decade spent running a firm that specializes in diversity recruitment and retention, I’ve learned that success comes down to building genuine relationships.… Read the full article

CEO for the U.S. and Senior Managing Director for North America Jorge Benitez, on the role an inclusive culture plays in enabling Accenture to attract and retain diverse talent worldwide. At Accenture, embracing inclusion and diversity in the widest possible sense—beyond gender, ethnicity, or religion—is part of our recipe for success. Our ability to harness… Read the full article

FordHarrison is a labor and employment law firm with 27 offices across the U.S. A member of the global employment practice alliance Ius Laboris, our resources allow us to provide clients with sound legal advice, practical counseling, and excellent client service—no matter where in the world they operate. The firm believes a diverse and inclusive environment creates… Read the full article

Integrating HR and Diversity Strategy By Edna Chun and Alvin Evans In a relentlessly competitive and fast-paced global economy, research reveals that executives in global corporations worldwide recognize the importance of diversity, as well as HR’s pivotal role in fostering inclusive talent practices. Yet, despite this recognition, some organizations still have failed to capitalize on… Read the full article

An interview with Jeff Martinez Vice President of Operations, Atmos Energy I believe that inspired leadership is vital for the long-term success of our company and communities. As a leader, one key inspiration that drives me is a focus on a diverse and balanced approach in all aspects of the business. Two very important elements… Read the full article

A discussion with Nick Jimenez, Comcast’s Senior Manager of Political Affairs By Nikki Hunt In 2009, Comcast Corporation acquired a 51 percent of NBCUniversal from General Electric. Along with a majority stake in the network station and ownership of their iconic peacock logo, Comcast gained some of the newly acquired company’s best practices, including its… Read the full article