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The Big Picture of Business – Diversity is Important for Business

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Diversity is most important for business, the economy and quality of life. I have conducted many diversity audits of companies. I have seen corporate America embrace diversity in many practices, including the workforce and suppliers. Diversity is about so much more than human resources issues.

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Professional Women Still Marginalized

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population earning almost 60 percent of both undergraduate and Master’s degrees, also holding almost 52 percent of all professional-level jobs, American women lag substantially behind men when it comes to their representation in leadership positions (CAP, Catalyst, Center for Economic Development): They are only 14.6 percent of the U.S.

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‘Barrier Breakers’ for Women in Corporate America

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And, before you go in and collect on that raise, make a list of all the specific places you add value to the company and use these as your bargaining chips. Most importantly, develop the mindset that you deserve it because, when you believe in yourself, it will have a positive and influential impact on the belief that others have in you.

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Women on Business: Taking the Lead and Making a Difference

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This could mean serving as an angel investor and participating in business development or offering funds as a friend or family member. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. The Big Picture of Business – Diversity is Important for Business.

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Three Millennial Mindsets to Embrace and Encourage

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Within this collaborative mindset is a new diversity of perspectives and ideas. Seeking diversity in ideas and perspectives to find the best paths forward. Millennials have much to offer in how to collaborate with greater diversity, providing a perfect opportunity for generations to come together and learn from each other.

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Examining the State of the U.S. STEM Workforce: Today and Tomorrow

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Diversion of STEM degree holders away from traditional STEM jobs is a real problem for STEM companies. This strengthens the argument that we, as a country, must develop a more robust STEM workforce pipeline. Companies Recognize the Need for Programs to Develop and Attract STEM Talent. Book value is not guaranteed.

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6 Silent Productivity and Profitability Pitfalls, part 6 of 7

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But for this to truly be the case, innovation should not be something that happens every once in a while; it should be viewed as a critical competence – a skill to be developed, fostered, rewarded, and embedded into the workforce. In the new business world, innovation should not be restricted to product development.