Pop-Quiz: Milestones of the LGBT Community
Composing the Quiz feature for DiversityCentral.com involves two main forms of excitement: the process of researching the topic and the challenge of writing engaging questions. It’s my most favorite feature to write, but June’s topic of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride allowed me to read up on facts that gently beckoned tears to...
The Real Cost of Exclusion: May the Business Case for Inclusion Rest in Peace
Having worked in the Diversity and Inclusion field for more than 20 years, I am still struck by conversations that start with “What’s the business case for diversity or inclusion?” Over the years I have worked with many organizations to quantify in very pragmatic ways the positive impacts of having an inclusive workplace, customer/guest base,...
Developing a truly global diversity & inclusion strategy: A Walmart best practice
When a company realizes that a domestic diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy is not sufficient to address its global business environment, what’s the best way to proceed? When Sharon Orlopp stepped into the chief diversity officer role at Walmart in 2011, her responsibilities included both domestic and global. It was the first time the company...