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Denise Young Smith - Vice President, Worldwide Human Resources, Apple Inc.
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HBCU CONNECT announces another successful recruiting event with Microsoft!
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Trying To Hire A Diverse Team Of Engineers? It's Not Just A Pipeline Issue
Recently, there have been a flurry of articles discussing the lack of diversity in tech. Many reference “pipeline” issues as justification for the low numbers. According to the National Ce
Tech Companies Need New Strategies... By Joelle Emerson
PALO ALTO, Calif. — The lack of diversity in the tech industry isn't new, but the frank discussion about the nature and severity of the problem is. Growing transparency around workforce demogra
Maxine Williams - Chief Diversity Officer, Facebook
Maxine Williams is very visible on the Facebook campus. And not just because she's one of the few black people working here. With its ambitions encircling the globe, diversity has become a top priori
Brown-Forman and HBCUConnect.com pull of successful VIP networking event for black professionals
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Steve Pemberton - Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens
Steve Pemberton is Divisional Vice-President and Chief Diversity Officer for Walgreens, the first such person to hold that responsibility in the company’s 110 year history. Prior to assuming his
Intel initiative to encourage diversity in technology is backed with $300 million fund
Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Intel Corporation today announced a broad, new Diversity in Technology initiative, which includes a $300 million investment to encourage more diversity at Intel and within the technology industry at large.
Microsoft released its diversity numbers, so how does it compare to other tech companies?
Microsoft is the latest tech company to release its diversity numbers. Here’s how the tech giant compares. Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella kept his promise and released the tech giant’s federally-man
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
Tackling the Glass Ceiling for Diverse Recruits - Eliminating Hidden Discriminatory Hiring Practices
The problem with hidden hiring discrimination is that you can't fight what you can't see. When a lack of diversity is present in any institution, there is likely a failure in minority recruiting to bl
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 Sourcing - The Talent Is There, It Just Looks Different
It’s no secret that some industries feature far less diversity than others. When asked about this disparity, a lot of these diversity-challenged companies use the same excuse every time: “We just can’
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
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
Just Getting Started? 3 Basic Diversity Recruitment Strategies That Work
Anyone who's paying attention has learned by now that there are innumerable advantages to be found in fostering a more positive environment toward diversity in the workplace. Diversity recruiting is the strategy used to create a well-rounded workforce that maximizes these benefits.
5 Steps to Help Differentiate Your Diversity Recruitment Brand From Your Product Brand
What do you do when your firm's product branding is so ubiquitous or recognizable that it completely overshadows your company's diversity recruitment marketing?
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.
HBCUConnect.com Partners with Merck to Launch New Online Health & Wellness Channel for African Americans!
HBCU CONNECT (www.hbcuconnect.com), the trusted source for community engagement and lifestyle information for the alumni of America's Historically Black Colleges & Universities, recently announced a new partnership with innovative pharmaceutical company Merck (www.merck.com).