Although Corporate America has spent years implementing diversity and inclusion (D&I) programs, black and Latino women still remain underrepresented at mid- and senior-level positions. According to recent data from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, black women are 7.6 percent of the private sector workforce, but...
“As a leader, what are you doing to champion diversity and inclusion at Cisco?” From left to right: Susie Wee, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, DevNet Innovations • My leadership team is over half female in a male-dominated industry. When I hire, I don’t make compromises—I...
How to cash in on your Distinctive Uniqueness Regina Huber Have you ever caught yourself wanting to be perfect? That’s not surprising. We women are raised to please, juggle multiple roles, be polished and patient, magically add extra hours to the day when 24 are not enough, and, on...
What business leaders need to know At this point, the country feels quite divided in a number of ways. A rise in hate crimes targeting racial/ethnic minorities has disturbed many, while others claim overreaction. Some assert that police forces are woefully underresourced and need additional support, while...
Hell, no, but neither can any man I know by Robin Pedrelli I attended the recent Diversity Women Leadership Conference and was faced with the question, “Can women have it all?” This debate will likely rage on for decades, and we’re all tired of it. The vogue response has...
Who are the “hidden figures” in your organization? In spite of the growing diversity of the United States, people of color oftentimes have been portrayed negatively by the media and the entertainment industry. These negative stereotypes have an impact on how people of color are perceived...