Articles by tag: DEI
The world is increasingly driven by the quest for equality and understanding, and the realms of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become more than just buzzwords; they have emerged as pivotal elements in shaping the future of education. Yet, as these concepts gain prominence, they also encounter resistance and misinterpretation, leading to polarized […]
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BlackRock, Big Banks, and Social Media Wars: A Comprehensive Look at DE&I and ESG Practices, Threads’ Battle with Twitter, and the Earnings of JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo
DE&I, ESG practices, social media wars, and recent earnings of financial giants such as JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo create a vortex of activity ripe for discussion. In a world where social media platforms are battling for supremacy and big banks are releasing their earnings, the conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) and […]
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Do Gen-Z Employees Care About ESG, CEI and DEI?
Today, discussions about Environmental Social Governance (ESG), Corporate Equality Index (CEI), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) are becoming more prevalent in the corporate world. Yet, many question their validity and impact, as institutions grapple with integrating these initiatives into their overall philosophy. This discussion is crucial, considering that globally, sustainable investment assets stood at […]
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The Rise of Supplier Diversity in Retail: Promoting Inclusion and Innovation
Supplier diversity is a concept that has gained increasing importance in recent years, particularly in the retail sector. The idea is simple: by increasing the number of diverse suppliers that a company does business with, it can promote diversity in its supply chain and, by extension, the broader economy. Shipt, a leading online grocery […]
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Why Hiring a Diversity Manager is Just Half the Battle in Today’s Market
With 11 million open jobs in the US today, companies are scrambling to fill positions. After investing time and financial resources, it should be seen as a success when a firm makes a hire, considering the competition there is for talent. This is especially true in the exploding market of the diversity manager, or more […]
Software & Technology
What Will DoD Do About Open Source Drones?
David Benowitz is the Head of Research at Drone Analyst, an independent research and consultancy firm focused solely on the drone ecosystem. “What I really wanted to speak about and share with the audience is the open source drone ecosystem, a community that I have been digging into over the past few weeks. We just […]
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3 Ways Higher Education Leaders can Move into the Future
COVID-19 has created new financial and operational challenges for higher education leaders, and has accelerated the impact of long-standing demographic, organizational, and economic trends, according to a new whitepaper. Released by TIAA and EY-Parthenon, “The new normal: Higher education in a post-COVID-19 world” was the focus of a panel at the TIAA Institute Virtual Higher […]