Gender Identity Questions Answered in Updated Resource The Transgender Inclusion in the Workplace report, available free online, covers topics such as appropriate terminology with which to discuss gender identity and expression, the creation of policies that protect transgender workers from discrimination, and the expansion of diversity programs to include gender identity and expression. Read this article

Feature Articles Conference Generates Candid Conversations When a conference begins with a black female executive from Microsoft and ends with a self-described “white, male, heterosexual Christian” from the South, there are bound to be some interesting conversations in between. Global Diversity Needs Local Emphasis More employers are broadening their diversity efforts because of the impact of globalization, according to survey results released April 2008 by Novations Group, a Boston-based consulting firm. Nissan, MTV Want Women To Drive Results Thirty years ago, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in Japan had no female managers, and women were more likely to be serving tea or coffee to male co-workers. Fast forward to today, and the “Serena,” a car designed, built and sold by women, is Nissan’s top-selling model in Japan. Companies Pay the Price When Black Women Are Excluded Black women face a variety of workplace challenges, according to Treyce´ Spears, sociologist and CEO of Spears Consulting Services, who conducted qualitative research into the workplace experiences of executive-level black women. PepsiCo.’s Nooyi: Female Leaders Should Be Authentic PepsiCo. Inc. Chairman and CEO Indra K. Nooyi prides herself on bringing her “whole self” to the office and encourages others to do the same. Diversity Summit Takes Stock, Sets Course The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) convened more than 100 diversity practitioners and experts from around the world for an unprecedented Leadership Summit on Diversity and Inclusion. Conflict Management Skills Key When Faith Comes to Work “Religion is one of those hot potatoes,” says The Rev. Pamela Moore, associate director of the Anti-Defamation League, a civil rights organization founded to fight anti-Semitism. This is particularly true when religion enters the workplace. What Do Miracles and Diversity Have in Common? Few corporate mission statements reference miracles, but that’s what Covance Inc. strives to do: help “bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner.” Even more surprising is the way the company chose to link this mission to diversity. Older, Wiser and Ready To Network Reecie Dolan of UK-based GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), had her epiphany at a “lunch and learn” session on the company’s networking groups. “It dawned on me that we were missing one—one for older workers,” Dolan said. New Award Recognizes Diversity Programs of Canadian Employers Twenty five of Canada's most widely recognized and successful companies were named “Canada's Best Diversity Employers” on April 3, 2008. Resources Help Employers, Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease. Because each person’s symptoms vary, employers should avoid a one-size-fits-all approach to accommodations. Online resources can help. Study: Board Search Procedures Might Overlook Women Companies seeking to increase female representation on their boards sometimes believe that the pool of qualified women is too small. New research questions this assumption.

Diversity News France Tries To Raise Number of Older Workers Multicultural Marketing of Employee Benefits Web Use, Economy Help Fuel Rise in EEOC Bias Complaints Benefits and Perks Keep Older Workers Working Multilingual Workplace can Translate into Opportunities Use Gen X, Y to Your Advantage, HR Advised

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