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Diversity champions – August 2012

Machelle Williams, general manager of organizational development and diversity for Volkswagen Group of America, has been named Woman of the Year by the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Williams was selected for her …

Top 6 Best Practices for Workplace Mentoring Programs

1. Develop a business case for your mentoring program.
2. Ensure proper funding and staffing.
3. Rally committed, knowledgeable and passionate leaders to champion the benefits of mentoring and be good role models.
4. Establish clear-cut goals, mission …

Unpacking Differences and Building Community

Bowdoin College in New Brunswick, Maine has approximately 1750 students, a relatively small student population, but definitely has big ideas. Its Unpacking Differences and Building Community initiative is a 3-part workshop that gives first year …

Accessible intranets

There is one thing that employers need to give their attention to when it comes to ensuring that their blind and sight impaired employees have equal access to information and that is accessible intranets. With …

Diversity Is The Real Equalizer For Canada’s Multicultural Society

Some Patronizing People In The Mainstream Like To Use The Phrase “There Is One Race, The Human Race” To Cover Up The Real Issues Facing Our Society
At times, it’s not easy walking the walk and …

Global diversity news briefs – July 2012

Canada
The chair of the Halifax Regional School Board is calling for more diversity in Halifax schools. According to Irvine Carvery black and Mi’kmaq students are not seeing themselves reflected in the teaching staff. “We want …

Diversity champions – July 2012

This year’s Catalyst Canada Honours have been awarded to Gordon M. Nixon, president/CEO, RBC (Company/Firm Leader); Anne-Marie Hubert, managing partner, Ernst & Young (Business Leader) and Jane Allen, chief diversity officer, Deloitte Canada (Human Resources/Diversity …