Category: PDJ

Building Trust Between Managers and Diverse Women Direct Reports

Trust Between managers and direct reports is essential to forming productive workplace relationships, facilitating employee engagement, navigating the workplace, and improving overall performance across the organization.

Religion: A Window Into Culture

What do the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, the Buddhist shrine in Chang Mai, Thailand, the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City have in common? They are four different expressions of religion, a common denominator that has developed within four distinct cultures.

The Future of Diversity and Inclusion

By Tisa JacksonVice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Union Bank, N.A According to the 2010 U.S. Census, by mid-century, racial minorities (African Americans, Asians, Hispanics and Native Americans) will be the new majority. As the U.S. majority population shifts into the minority position, the approach of diversity and inclusion professionals needs to adjust accordingly. We… Read the full article

Advice to Women of Color: Don’t Give Up!

Im a trial lawyer. I am a partner in an AmLaw 150 law firm. And I am a woman of color. I have spent my entire 14-year career at my law firm. I love my job. I love the law firm environment.

A Seat at the Table

I see life as a menu of opportunities: opportunity to learn, contribute, have fun, build, add value, and create a legacy. This is how I first encountered diversity as a people practice.

Halliburton Finds The Best Talent in Every Country and Culture

Halliburton is a leading energy services company with 60,000 employees working in 80 countries. Our employees speak more than 200 languages, and they range from field operators to engineers, scientists and managers.

ERGs + Community Outreach = Good Business Strategy

CSC’s global Diversity Council (GDC) supports a global diversity program that promotes an inclusive environment in which employees have an opportunity to contribute, develop and meet their career objectives.

Guiding Leaders Toward Inclusive Mentoring

Professional development through shared experiences is an important component in developing a diverse workforce. Often in a down economy, the professional development of employees can take a back seat to a focus on the bottom line.

Embracing Constraints

Pick up any any book on diversity or attend a training program and chances are good that you will receive the following advice…

Diversity Networks Build an Inclusive Environment

Diversity and inclusion are not just buzz words at American Express – they are business imperatives. By having a diverse and inclusive organization, we strengthen our competitive advantage which is critical to achieving our vision of becoming the world’s most respected service brand.