Category: PDJ

Holiday Diversity Tips

Did you know that thousands of people from virtually every nation and ethnic group arrive on our shores? It has truly become a multi-cultural mosaic.

Capturing the Minds & Hearts of Millennials

I don’t need another signal to tell me life is passing swiftly. Crow’s feet serve as reminders I’m not the “young guy” in the office anymore, and the greatest confirmation comes from workplace chatter about the new generation of “young guys and girls”—Generation Y, the Millennials.

National American Indian & Alaskan Native Heritage Month Q&A

In 1990, President George H. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage month. Similar proclamations have been issued each year since 1994.

Diversity Around the World

By Sunniva Heggertveit-Aoudia When we talk about “diversity” we often think about the USA. Why? Because this is where you find most books, networks and magazines about the subject. And legislation around diversity, or rather discrimination, came in to place as early (or as late, depending on the angle) as 1961. But diversity is everywhere… Read the full article

Obstacles Along My Career Path

In high school I worked at my mom’s resale shop. With great ease, I slipped into a part-time job at the admissions office the second week of my freshmen year of college…

Make Sure the Water Goes on the Fire

What is the ROI for diversity? For years, practitioners and corporate executives have struggled to answer this question. Hundreds of experts, researchers, and publications in the diversity field grapple…

Diversity Red Flags

Let’s face it. Making diversity and inclusion a true corporate priority ranks among the toughest challenges confronting HR professionals today.

Social Networking: Not Just For Connecting Old Friends

Cyber communities create a unique opportunity for developing and expanding diversity initiatives for one simple reason—the Internet doesn’t discriminate.

Reverse Mentoring: Fresh Perspectives From Future Leaders

For many, mentoring involves a person with more experience coaching a person with less experience. This method has been proven through master/apprentice relationships that have allowed knowledge…

Generation Y and the Law

In legal organizations where the cultures are based largely on traditionalist and baby boomer values, how should the values, expectations, and behaviors of Generation Y lawyers affect our internal systems, processes, and initiatives?