Category: PDJ

Taking a Closer Look: JOBS Act: How crowdfunding can affect your small business

The JOBS Act further solidifies the emphasis placed on small businesses by both Republicans and Democrats. In essence, the JOBS Act allows businesses to accept small contributions from individuals, what has come to be known as crowdfunding.

Trend 4: Women Rule: The New Global Gender Reality

Women hold the majority in the global population; the majority who are earning baccalaureate and advanced degrees but are still woefully underrepresented in positions of power. We see this dynamic changing rapidly not only because of the demographic reality but because of the global economic imperative to level the playing field.

Media & Reviews

Reviews of Top Malaysian Banker Tells Lifetime of Experiences in Autobiography and The Quran: With or Against the Bible?

New Online Trading Program Targets African Americans

Zolio, a new online trading program which offers tools to educate young investors on the opportunity to become investment managers, believes that investing is a skill that can aid everyone, and even be a relevant career path for others.

Q&A with Steve Mills, Native American President & CEO of AQIWO

We spoke to Steve Mills, CEO and president of AQIWO, a distinguished Native American small business owner in honor of Native American Heritage Month, this November. In addition to his business acumen, Mills is also a noted philanthropist.

Fleishman-Hillard Introduces First Class of China Masters Exchange Program

Launched in conjunction with Fleishman-Hillard’s Global China Practice, the China Masters Exchange focuses on identifying and nurturing Chinese students who are seeking careers in communications.

Q&A with Sari Brody, Global Diversity Responsible, IKEA Services AB

In her leadership role at IKEA, Brody explains the progressive views of D&I at the Swedish company, the extensive metrics the organization has used to define D&I, and how to move forward with goals of improvement.

Global Diversity: Spotlight on Sweden

Given its cultural background, government, and societal activities, as well as best practices in the workplace, the statistics show Sweden could be a solid diversity role model for the rest of the world.

Gender Diversity: Getting Men on Board

How did we get men on board? By clearly communicating that diversity is about the bottom line.

What’s Missing From the Diversity Dialogue?

Leaders need to ask the right questions. The most effective organizations are the ones that ask bigger questions: Who do we need to run this organization? What does our bench strength look like? How do we create a workforce that uses the best talent on the market and includes a mix of backgrounds, genders, races, generations, lifestyles, and experiences?