DiversityInc Top Federal Agencies for Diversity

Last year, we decided to survey all federal agencies to determine their commitment to diversity in the same four areas as The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®: CEO (agency head) Commitment, Human Capital, Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity..

How You—and Your Company—Can Help Veterans

Trained and talented soldiers returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan need jobs. Find out which companies are strong recruiters and supporters of U.S. service members. Plus, where you can go to donate or volunteer to help veterans..

The PhD Project Names 1000th Business Professor

Why is this milestone so significant? What does this mean for corporate America? And how have the 15-year efforts of The PhD Project, which strives to build a pipeline of B-school professors from underrepresented groups, been the driving force behind this effort? Find out here..

Ushering In a New Era for Latinos

Will Judge Sonia Sotomayor serve as a positive role model and have an impact on corporate America as well? Will companies make a new commitment to recruiting Latinos to reflect their growing national influence? Alma Morales Riojas, CEO of MANA, shares her thoughts on Latinos' integral role in the work force. .

Diversity Leaders Connect With Each Other

Leaders from Walmart, Marriott, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co., Ernst & Young, Accenture, JCPenney, Sodexo, KPMG and more networked at DiversityInc's recent event. View more photos from our event featuring leaders connecting, plus get details on our upcoming events in Washington, D.C. .

What Do Your Interview Clothes Say About You?

Is your personal style getting in the way of your professional image in interviews? Learn how to choose your attire wisely to make the best first impression. .

How Are Black and Female Executives Represented in National Boards of Directors?

Do they measure up to the representation in The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity®? Find out how to attract top talent to leadership positions..

Corporate Boards That Lack Diversity Underperform

Research from CalPERS highlights the competitive disadvantage of companies that fail to recognize the importance of ethnic and gender diversity..

Have Workplace-Discrimination Charges Decreased?

How have workplace-discrimination charges changed during the past 10 years? Which groups are being affected? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring, promoting and marketing to different generations and people of different nationalities. .

How Many Veterans Are in the Work Force?

Plus, how many veterans are there nationwide? Find out what you need to know to make the business case for hiring and promoting veterans..

Who Is Pursuing Higher Education?

What percentage of Blacks and Latinos is getting bachelor's degrees? How many foreign-born citizens are getting master's degrees? Find out more about these groups here. .

How Large Is the Mexican Majority Among U.S. Latinos?

Latinos or Hispanics have very different cultural backgrounds, depending on their country of origin. Find out where most U.S. Latino immigrants are coming from and how fast their populations are growing. .

How Much Did the American Indian Population Grow?

From 1990 to 2008, the American Indian population growth outpaced not only the total U.S. population but also that of whites. Get detailed numbers here and find out more about this demographic. .

How Has the Makeup of the Population Changed?

From 1950 to 2007, the racial makeup of the United States has changed significantly. How does this affect recruitment in companies? Find out more about how this shift is reflected in corporate America. .

10 Tips for Being Pregnant at Work

If you're pregnant or planning a family, are you nervous about how it will change your work life? Check out our pointers for making your pregnancy a personal and professional success based on research and proven strategies by women who have gone through it. .

'You're Fired'…Were Dreadlocks the Reason?

Was there sufficient evidence tying a Rastafarian's religious belief to wear dreadlocks to his discharge? How do the courts define religious harassment? Find out how they ruled on these and other employment-law cases..

President Signs Order to Renew Promises to American Indians

In a historical summit of American Indian tribes at the White House, President Obama pledged to improve relations between the federal government and American Indian tribes. .

Has the Economic Downturn Impacted Women- and Minority-Owned Law Firms?

A new study conducted by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) finds that women- and minority-owned firms still report healthy earnings and in some instances are continuing to hire. Read more about the impact of the economy on these firms..

U. of Md. Fires Diversity Officer, Setting Off Massive Protest

More than 600 students rallied to reinstate an 18-year diversity administrator whose full-time job was eliminated. Why? What else are students demanding?.

PSEG Honors Employees′ Spirit of Volunteerism

Giving back to the community engages employees, New Jersey energy company PSEG has found. Last week, the company celebrated those employees and their community service..

Helping Women Executives to Negotiate

Research shows that women are less likely to negotiate, and that can be costly for them and their companies. Here's a look at how one company, Accenture, is using the research to train its women, as well as what some of the key studies in this area show..

Things NEVER to Say to American Indian Coworkers

Just introduced to an American Indian colleague? Before you tell them you want to "pow-wow," take a look at the things you should avoid saying if you don't want to offend your coworker..

E-Mails of the Day: Should You Speak Spanish at Work?

DiversityInc's article "Should You Speak Spanish at Work?" generated a variety of opinions. See what some of our readers had to say on the subject. .

Obama Vs. Bush: Scorecard on Cabinet Diversity

We took a look at President Obama's Cabinet and how it fared in terms of racial/ethnic and gender diversity. We examined his numbers versus those of his predecessor..

CEOs, CDOs Connect to Advance Diversity at Our Event

Eleven CEOs, 50 chief diversity officers, seven leading professors and more than 30 high-level government officials took diversity management to the next level at DiversityInc's event, "How Leadership Expresses Diversity Commitment." The senior executives connected, linking diversity to business differentiation, which increases margin..

When Should You Report Discrimination?

At what point does feeling "uncomfortable" mean filing a complaint? With whom should you file your charge? Here are the answers to employees' most commonly asked discrimination questions..

Diversity Leaders Connect With Each Other

Leaders from companies including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Marriott, Accenture, Sodexo, JCPenney, Ernst & Young, KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, Merck & Co. and Walmart networked at DiversityInc's recent event. Find out who was there by viewing our photos, plus get details on our upcoming events in Washington, D.C. .

Are 'Bubba' & 'You People Racial' Slurs?

Even if you strongly feel you were discriminated against because of race or ethnicity, plaintiffs need more than conjecture to win in court. Here's what employees must know BEFORE filing a lawsuit..

E-Mails of the Day: The Best Words for Disabilities

DiversityInc's article "What Are the Best Words for Disabilities?" generated a variety of opinions. See what some of our readers had to say on the subject. .

Is Washington Redskins' Name Racist? High Court Won't Decide

Is the Washington Redskins' name racist? We'll never know because the Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case brought by American Indian activists. But the battle may not be quite over. What's next?.

Former Military Are Ethical Leaders in the Workplace

What special skills do former military bring to the civilian work force? The chief diversity officer of the U.S. Naval Academy, Capt. Tony Barnes, talks about ethical leadership and how "honor, courage and commitment" can become assets in the workplace. .

Hair & Corporate Culture (VIDEO)

Is your personal hairstyle appropriate for the office? Coach Lynn Johnson shares some pointers on expressing personal style in the office as well as how to take cues from your corporate environment. .

Finding Your Mentor (VIDEO)

Wyndham Worldwide's Evelin Potts, vice president of diversity and inclusion, talks about the importance of being proactive in your search for a mentor..

Rutgers Future Scholars 2009 (VIDEO)

Rutgers University chooses 200 promising eighth-graders from across New Jersey each year to be part of their Future Scholars program, which will prepare them for college and a successful academic life through mentoring, workshops and visits to campus. Watch as these students are inducted into this rewarding experience..

Turn Generational Differences Into Success (VIDEO)

Sodexo's President and CEO George Chavel shares his story of how, early in his career, he used communication and the cultivation of mentorships to bridge the gap with coworkers nearly 50 years his senior. .

How to Find Work/Life Balance (VIDEO)

Are you in a constant tug-of-war between work and your family life? Coach Lynn Johnson shares some tips on how to creatively negotiate with your boss, find ways to organize your time at home and when to ask for help. .

How to Handle an Abusive Boss (VIDEO)

Is your supervisor a bully? Is your workplace a climate of intimidation? Coach Lynn Johnson shares tips on how to identify different types of abusive bosses, when you should assert yourself and how to know when negative behavior becomes a legal issue. .

What Message Do You Send? (VIDEO)

How are people with disabilities portrayed in society and in pop culture? In our recent roundtable on disabilities, Merck & Co.’s Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Deborah Dagit shares how reality TV has shaped how others see her. .

How Is The PhD Project Changing Business? (VIDEO)

Dr. Shalei Simms, the nation's 1,000th business-school professor from a traditionally underrepresented group, recently earned her Ph.D. Find out what she plans to do with her future—and what the creator of The PhD Project and others have to say about this historic milestone..

Career Advice From Sodexo's Top Operations Woman, Lorna Donatone

Sodexo's newly appointed market president and COO, Lorna Donatone, shares interviewing tips, including being yourself and knowing about the company ahead of time..

How Women Are Changing the Navy (VIDEO)

Vice Admiral Mark E. Ferguson III talks about how the increased number of women in the Navy has influenced everything from healthcare to work/life balance. .

Walmart Gives Back—Company Announces Historic Holiday Giving Campaign

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American Express ® Celebrates Hispanic Culture with the ¡Felicidades! Holiday Gift Card

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Sodexo, Inc. Announces Lorna Donatone as Market President and COO

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New Report: Almost 2 Million Black Households With Children Face Hunger

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AT&T Announces Campaign to Support PADRES Contra el Cancer in Fight Against Childhood Disease

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Domestic-Partner Benefits Advance in the House

Rep. Tammy Baldwin lauded a historic vote in a House committee that moves the nation a step closer to equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. .