Category: PDJ

By Maria Collar Diversity and cultural competence is at the core of high-quality customer-centered services and directly impacts effectiveness. When we realize the value of challenging disparities, our efforts are focused on enabling equality and, as a result, outcomes recognize the diverse needs of our unique customers. In times of higher accountability standards and economic… Read the full article

Have you ever worked for an inclusive leader? If you have, you know it. These leaders are special because of the positive impact they have on individuals and organizations—they encourage everyone to engage in the organization’s mission in their own unique way.

By Nadine VogelPresident, Springboard Consulting LLC On August 27, 2013, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs announced a Final Rule that makes changes to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. As many of you are well aware, Section 503 prohibits federal contractors and… Read the full article

By Nikki Hunt Predominately publicized as a disease affecting women, Christopher Skarinka opens up about his battle with bulimia. The National Eating Disorders Association is the United States’ leading nonprofit organization advocating for individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Formed in 2001, NEDA campaigns for prevention, quality treatment, and increased research funding. Christopher Skarinka… Read the full article

A partnership of CEOs drives regional growth and stability Lee Fisher’s message to CEOs is pretty simple: The best way to ensure the long-term success of your organization is to invest in the success of your city and region. “The economy of the city and region directly impacts the CEO—it provides the pipeline of diverse… Read the full article

By Noelle Bernard Boyer Providing Options for Low-Income Women Low-income women are falling through what is being called “the health care coverage gap” as the nation moves toward full participation under the Affordable Care Act. On January 1, the country’s new law extended health care coverage to roughly 14 million uninsured American women through either… Read the full article

By Yolanda Conyers−Vice President, Global HR Operations and Chief Diversity Officer, Lenovo There is no more perfect analogy to describe what diversity should mean to an organization than a recipe. A great recipe is much more than a basket of ingredients randomly thrown together. It’s an enticing and complex combination of flavors and textures mixed… Read the full article

WellPoint works with physicians, providers, and others to improve care for all By Teresa Fausey With the arrival of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans have full access to the health care system for the first time. This is especially true for many of the country’s ethnic communities, including more than 10 million… Read the full article

Why Women Leaders Must Mentor Other Women by Judy Corner While I often stress in my workshops that it’s not advisable to require your most senior-level people to become mentors, the fact remains that sometimes the senior levels really do need to be involved as mentors. Nowhere is this truer than in the cases of… Read the full article

Unspoken racial inequalities often hinder organizational collaboration and success. Between Race and a Hard Place: Leaders Talking Race at Work, a daylong event presented by the YWCA of the City of New York, will provide an action plan for those who need to lead on race-related challenges and keep unspoken biases from inhibiting professional mobility. The one-day workshop… Read the full article