The handbook of workplace diversity.
0761944222 The handbook of workplace diversity. Ed. by Alison M. Konrad et al. Sage Publications 2006 551 pages $130.00 Hardcover HF5549 Although recognizing that in its broadest sense diversity covers all...

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Law Firm Services Launches Cultural Awareness and Inclusion Survey.
A comprehensive study designed to help law firms evaluate their cultural awareness and diversity efforts relative to other firms NEW YORK, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Firm Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Services practice today launched the Firm's first-ever survey focused on diversity at law...

The state of the city.
Mayor Paul Dyster gave a swell speech last week, and we here at the Niagara Falls Reporter sincerely wish that everything he said in it becomes a reality in the not-too-distant future. That said, we have our doubts. Like nearly every speech given by nearly...

Diversity Council and South Carolina Chamber Honor Excellence in Workplace Diversity.
COLUMBIA, S.C., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Carolina Diversity Council, in conjunction with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, on November 14 presented the 2nd Annual Excellence in Workplace Diversity Award to Progress Energy Carolinas Inc., which is headquartered in Florence, during a gala reception and dinner at...

Training Magazine Ranks Verizon's Training Programs for Employees as Among the Best in the U.S.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon's commitment to training and investing in the education and professional development of its employees has been recognized by Training magazine. The publication ranked Verizon No. 15 on this year's Training Top 125 list of companies that have the best training programs for...

Forbes and UnityFirst.com Partner to Distribute Diversity-Focused Business News.
NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes magazine has partnered with UnityFirst.com to distribute the diversity-focused special advertising sections produced by Forbes Custom Solutions as well as to share other diversity and business news generated by UnityFirst.com. The Forbes special sections and other business news about diversity will be...

Merck Names Winners of Women in Chemistry Scholarships.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-21 August 2008-Merck Names Winners of Women in Chemistry Scholarships(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com Merck & Co. announced the winners of the second annual Merck Index Women in Chemistry Scholarship program. The program is designed to foster support for women choosing to...

The changing, definition of workplace diversity.
It has been nearly 20 years since the early pioneering companies like Digital Equipment and Procter & Gamble augmented their affirmative action programs with new initiatives designed to build a more inclusive workplace. They called their new efforts "Diversity Recruiting" or "Diversity Management." In those early days, diversity programs...

Housing agency improves diversity.
Byline: Jeff Wright The Register-Guard Representatives from Lane County's housing agency said Wednesday that they are making good progress in promoting workplace diversity in the wake of a former employee's lawsuit, since settled, that alleged racial insensitivity. All employees at the Housing and Community Services...

Increase your client base by promoting workplace diversity.
THE FACT THAT AMERICA is a multi-cultural, multi-racial melting pot is a mainstay of public education curriculum. From day one, we are taught that that is what this country was founded upon. However, the full impact of that doesn't register until one is initiated into the business world of...