Mar 9th, 2010 · Diversity training is supposed to raise cultural awareness and increase inclusiveness in the work place. But many experts say that there is no conclusive evidence that it does either. Tell us: If you've gone through diversity training, did it make a difference?
Feb 24th, 2010 · Fire in My Bones: Raw, Rare and Otherworldly African-American Gospel is a new 3-CD set that explores the diversity of postwar gospel music. Across 80 songs spanning six decades, the collection ranges from scratchy field recordings to intricate vocal harmonies to snappy adaptations of rock 'n' roll rhythms.
Jan 13th, 2010 · What does Dunder Mifflin — the fictional firm at the heart of television's The Office — have to teach us about workplace diversity? Plenty, according to some human resources experts. And in some cases, the show's dysfunctional comedy is just mirroring real life.
Jan 13th, 2010 · Companies like to portray themselves as big, happy families. Sometimes that family is broken down into smaller groups: like women or minorities, who can look out for each other, and help each other advance. Chubb Insurance Group of Warren Township, N.J., turns to the groups to advance its own goals.
Jan 13th, 2010 · While diversity has traditionally referred to categories like race and gender, companies and diversity experts are increasingly considering a wide range of factors from age and sexual preference to disabilities and even weight.
Jan 10th, 2010 · A 2004 study showed that resumes with recognizably African-American names were twice as likely to be ignored as other resumes. Black job seekers with advanced degrees have reported removing any indication of race from their resume just to get a shot at job. Host Liane Hansen talks to diversity columnist Michelle T. Johnson of the Kansas City Star about the difficulties.
Jan 10th, 2010 · While there have been dramatic gains in hiring practices in recent years, when it comes to promoting minorities in particular, many companies still have a long way to go.
Jan 10th, 2010 · A company may celebrate Mother's Day, but does it have family leave policies or offer flex time? Many American companies say "diversity" is a central value, but legal scholar Kimberle Crenshaw says their actions have yet to catch up.