Case Studies
How Bayer Increased Diversity on Its Senior Ranks
For the last five years, Bayer has been quietly transitioning from being an international company to a truly global one. There is a difference, says CEO Marijn Dekkers. “You are not a global co
More white women does not equal tech diversity
OAKLAND, Calif. — This is a critical moment for the tech industry. As the conversation about tech's lack of diversity reaches mainstream consciousness, we have to make significant adjustments to
How Does Workforce Diversity Give My Company a Competitive Edge?
All too often, diversity recruiting is associated with filling a quota according to regulatory guidelines. In reality, minority recruitment is about much more than that. The motivations aren’t about c
Industries that Are Best and Worst at Hiring Diverse Candidates
There’s no question that the companies currently practicing diversity recruiting and hiring minorities are seeing tremendous benefits within their businesses. Multicultural recruiting practices lead t
Lessons For Ferguson In Creating A Diverse Police Department
By Batya Ungar-Sargon James Knowles, the mayor of Ferguson, Missouri, wants to recruit more minorities to the city’s police force, where only three officers are black.1 With an initiative that includ
Trends in Diversity Recruiting: U.S. Employers Weigh In
By Vicki Salemi Upon reaching out to several companies for this post about campus recruiting, it’s clear the nation’s top companies are seeking diverse talent pools. Technically, we’re all diverse. I
The Importance of Maintaining Realistic Expectations in Diversity Recruitment
The old adage says that "practice makes perfect." Never have those words been truer than in the field of diversity recruiting. A commitment to hiring a diverse workforce is the first step, but beginni
3 Major Differences Between Diversity Recruitment and Equal Opportunity Hiring
If you're hoping to take advantages of all the benefits offered to employers that implement comprehensive diversity recruiting measures, it's important to fully understand the practices that comprise
Diversity Recruiting: What Is It and How Can It Benefit My Organization?
It’s said that America is really more of a mosaic than a melting pot, as the unique background that each individual contributes only adds more definition to the big picture. This is never more true th
A Few Good Companies - Examples of Diversity Recruiting Best Practices
When it comes to diversity recruitment best practices, a lot can be learned by looking at those companies that are already thinking outside the box... and excelling. Here’s a closer look at some of the most creative methods that today’s thought leaders are using to establish a thriving, diverse workforce!
A Lesson in Diversity Recruiting from NFL Coach Bill Walsh and The NFL's Greatest Recruit, Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice is known for two things: being recognized as one of the top NFL players of all time, and having been consistently undervalued in the early years of his career, dating all the way back to his high school days.