Recent headlines have touted the record-breaking 10% representation of female CEOs in the top Fortune 500 companies for the first time in its 68-year history. Forbes, for example, led with New Year, New Glass Heights: Women Now Comprise 10% of Top US Corporation CEOs. But should we really be celebrating a figure like 10%? At a time when women outnumber men in college … [Read more...]
How to Promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion During the Onboarding Experience
Creating an effective onboarding program requires a delicate balance. On the one hand, uniformity is key to onboarding, as you want to create coherence by ensuring consistent messaging and training practices across all new hires. At the same time, onboarding practices need to account for differences in gender, race, age, and ability to ensure that all employees feel welcome and … [Read more...]
Why Tackling Diversity Begins Within Management
When it came to forming the leadership team in my current role, I was well aware of the limitations I faced in the early stages of my career -- it’s difficult to visualize what you could be if it simply doesn’t exist. Having someone or something to aspire to always helps, and role models play an important part within companies in every industry. In technology, for example, … [Read more...]
How Upskilling and Diversity Go Hand-in-Hand
Today, more and more businesses are waking up to the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. There are obviously a vast number of advantages that come with welcoming diversity and fostering inclusion; fresh ideas and perspectives, faster problem-solving, and increased profits, to name just a few. But in an age when many sectors are facing burgeoning skills … [Read more...]
Getting the Most from a Diverse, Mixed-Age Team
Recently, a colleague asked me about my company’s diverse, mixed-age work environment — known for being upbeat, effective, and welcoming for all our employees. She was truly skeptical that people across so many backgrounds and generations could work together so effectively. Until she brought it up, this was an issue I’d never really thought much about. My company began with … [Read more...]
4 Keys to Enhance Female Leadership in Your Business
Sponsored by SelectHub: It should come as a surprise to no one that about 50% of the population is women. What is surprising is just how little that fact informs the most important decisions we make: decisions such as whom to hire and fast track into leadership roles within the corporate structure. But as anybody who has studied discrimination for more than a microsecond … [Read more...]
How Prioritizing Diversity Can Make You a Better Leader
With over 350 languages spoken in US homes and over 60% of all the nation’s children predicted to be part of a minority or ethnic group in 2020, it’s clear that the US is a diverse country. It is also becoming increasingly clear that prioritizing diversity and adopting a culture of inclusivity is crucial for business success. A study from McKinsey & Company stated that … [Read more...]
Australia’s Fight for Gender Equality
Australia is a beautiful country known for its unique wildlife, exotic outback, and the Crocodile Hunter, but what often goes unseen and undiscussed about Australia is the government’s focus on creating and expanding gender equality as part of both its domestic and foreign policies. By creating organizations such as the Office for Women and positions such as the Ambassador … [Read more...]
Women in Business Statistics that Might Surprise You
Did you know that women make just $0.78 for every dollar men make in the United States? That's just one of the many statistics about women that you can find in the infographic at the end of this article. Some of the data is well-known, but it's great to see it all in one place. This is a collection of women in business statistics that shouldn't be missed. Here are some … [Read more...]
Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2015
The annual ranking of the top 50 companies for diversity was released by DiversityInc this week, and for the second year in a row, Novartis Pharmaceuticals took the top spot. I always say, "A diverse team is a strong team," but it's important to remember that diversity doesn't only refer to gender, ethnicity, and so on. A diverse team will include members with different … [Read more...]