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The Racial Stereotypes That Underpin EDI Appointments

The Horizons Tracker

As equality has risen up the corporate agenda in recent years, a growing number of companies are creating a dedicated leadership role to focus on diversity and inclusion, with around half of S&P 500 firms having a chief diversity officer.

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Being Working Class In “Elite” Professions

The Horizons Tracker

The most “class-ridden” roles included CEOs, finance managers, management consultants, and solicitors. Such efforts will not only enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization but also contribute to broader societal progress.

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

I sure that most of us are aware of the current studies that prove that having a diverse board (at least 30% women representation) contributes directly to a company’s performance. In fact, companies with more female representation, outperform companies don’t have women.

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Advocacy to Shift Culture

Women on Business

This is very true as it relates to organizations that are working to increase gender diversity at the leadership levels. Bennett Organizations working on raising awareness of inclusiveness and why it is essential for businesses to survive are well served by advocacy programming.

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50 Companies That Get Twitter – and 50 That Don’t

Harvard Business Review

The energy, finance, and technology sectors tend to tweet using a male-biased tone of voice. Unempathic companies, on the other hand, often used anonymous tweeters, who often repeating press release headlines or corporate talking points. But it does not show empathy for the chaotic and diverse needs of customers.