Diversity & Inclusion in Business
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Diversity & Inclusion in Business
We don't have to be the same. To the contrary, better business results and innovations are achieved by diverse, not homogeneous teams. Plus, it is fair to give the same opportunities to all.
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Harvesting On Diversity To Drive Innovation

Harvesting On Diversity To Drive Innovation | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Wondering how incorporating diversity and inclusion can foster innovation in the workplace? Read on to know Vipul Singh's take on this!
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April 21, 2018 4:12 PM
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A better work culture isn’t simply about diversity

A better work culture isn’t simply about diversity | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Despite good intentions to improve levels of diversity, businesses often fail to understand the difference between diversity & inclusion.
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April 21, 2018 3:59 PM
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Improving Women’s Access to Leadership Opportunities | Deloitte Middle East | Perspectives

Improving Women’s Access to Leadership Opportunities | Deloitte Middle East | Perspectives | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
OECD panel highlights progress and challenges facing women on International Women’s Day.
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April 14, 2018 1:13 PM
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When You Think ‘Sustainable and Ethical Returns,’ Think Female Leaders | Sustainable Brands

When You Think ‘Sustainable and Ethical Returns,’ Think Female Leaders | Sustainable Brands | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Mainstream momentum for sustainable and ethical business is growing. The key to unleashing this momentum – and positively impacting stock prices, employee and stakeholder engagement, biodiversity, the “everything change” global warming portends, discrimination, etc, simultaneously – is simple and achievable. We must let women lead.
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April 7, 2018 12:49 PM
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Business Has Never Been More Critical in Advancing Gender Equality | Sustainable Brands

Business Has Never Been More Critical in Advancing Gender Equality | Sustainable Brands | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
The adage, “behind every great man, there is a great woman,” has officially — and irretrievably — been relegated to the history books. In its place comes the understanding that behind every woman is a powerful and growing network of women who have, and are helping to, pave the way. Two recent reports, both out just in time for women’s history month, look at diversity in leadership and what it means for the investment and corporate communities pivoting toward more sustainable decision-making.
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March 25, 2018 11:59 AM
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How Starbucks Achieved 100% Equal Pay In The United States

How Starbucks Achieved 100% Equal Pay In The United States | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
The iconic coffee company has achieved full equal pay in the United States. They join more than a dozen major corporations that are voluntarily including pay equity into a culture of creating profits with principle. What does this mean for the future of work?
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March 23, 2018 10:47 PM
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Startup like a girl: why investors should pay more attention to female entrepreneurs | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian

Startup like a girl: why investors should pay more attention to female entrepreneurs | Guardian Sustainable Business | The Guardian | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
While only one in four startups are led by women and the investment gender gap is widening, those who fund women see greater returns
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March 18, 2018 9:46 PM
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The False Promise of Meritocracy

The False Promise of Meritocracy | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Managers who believe themselves to be fair and objective judges of ability often overlook women and minorities who are deserving of job offers and pay increases.
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March 18, 2018 12:39 AM
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Women & Health: Lessons in Leadership

Women & Health: Lessons in Leadership | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
We tapped women leaders representing a multitude of the industry’s sectors to talk about their leadership philosophies.
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March 17, 2018 10:26 PM
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Picture a Leader. Is She a Woman? - The New York Times

Picture a Leader. Is She a Woman? - The New York Times | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Most people will draw a man. Researchers investigate the consequences.
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March 17, 2018 12:05 PM
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I Can’t Wait For There To Be A Black Elizabeth Holmes

I Can’t Wait For There To Be A Black Elizabeth Holmes | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
When black women are allowed to fail as spectacularly and expensively as the Theranos founder, one tech insider says, it will be a measure of progress.
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March 3, 2018 4:53 PM
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The key to closing the gender gap? Putting more women in charge

The key to closing the gender gap? Putting more women in charge | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
According to the latest Global Gender Gap Report, it's going to take 217 years to achieve gender parity. Here's why more women in leadership roles is key to changing that.
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February 24, 2018 12:37 PM
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International Day Of Women And Girls In Science Highlights That Neuroscience Is Our Future

International Day Of Women And Girls In Science Highlights That Neuroscience Is Our Future | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Last week, global leaders in science, technology and diplomacy gathered at the UN and universities around the world for the 3rd Annual International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Only 30% of the world’s researchers are women, but neuroscience is seeing a global uptick in female representation.
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April 21, 2018 4:17 PM
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Diversity is not a ‘nice to have’

Diversity is not a ‘nice to have’ | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
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April 21, 2018 4:09 PM
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Harriet Tubman will be face of the $20

Harriet Tubman will be face of the $20 | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Alexander Hamilton will stay on the front of the $10 bill, and Harriett Tubman will boot Andrew Jackson from the front of the $20.
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April 14, 2018 1:16 PM
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Women Rising 2030: Better Leadership Better World | Sustainable Brands

Women Rising 2030: Better Leadership Better World | Sustainable Brands | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
To access the market opportunities presented by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), businesses need to pursue sustainability as a driver of growth. This is a new and different way of growing a business, and it requires a different kind of leadership to succeed.
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April 8, 2018 8:50 PM
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32 Powerful Women Share Their Hopes and Dreams for the Leaders of the Future

32 Powerful Women Share Their Hopes and Dreams for the Leaders of the Future | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Get inspired by these women's optimism.
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March 25, 2018 1:14 PM
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Ethisphere’s Global Ethics Summit Recap: Diversity as a Business Imperative –

Ethisphere’s Global Ethics Summit Recap: Diversity as a Business Imperative – | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
A recurring discussion at Ethisphere’s two-day Global Ethics Summit in New York City was how diversity and inclusion initiatives are changing the way businesses operate, altering everything from hi…
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March 25, 2018 11:52 AM
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Has “Diversity” Failed? What It Needs to Succeed

Has “Diversity” Failed? What It Needs to Succeed | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Over the past couple of years, diversity has become a hot button issue. | By Danielle Beavers
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March 23, 2018 9:45 PM
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Gender equality: Obvious wins have been won, it's time for the hard stuff.

Gender equality: Obvious wins have been won, it's time for the hard stuff. | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Monika Lancucki says a conscious focus, by all, on the assumptions that underpin our choices and decisions and the impact that those decisions have on gender equality.
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March 18, 2018 9:40 PM
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There can be no gender equality without cultural change

There can be no gender equality without cultural change | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
We can't talk our way out of inequality. We need new behaviours, says consultant Clare Filby.
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March 17, 2018 10:29 PM
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Diverse teams are still *really* good for business, McKinsey says –

Diverse teams are still *really* good for business, McKinsey says – | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Diversity is good for business — not just from the ethical standpoint, but from the perspective of a company’s bottom line, according to McKinsey & Company. As a follow-up to its "Why Diversity Matters" study in 2015, McKinsey analyzed more than 1,000 companies across 12 countries, looking at t…
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March 17, 2018 10:22 PM
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8 Powerful Truths About Diversity and Inclusion - CMO Today. - WSJ

8 Powerful Truths About Diversity and Inclusion - CMO Today. - WSJ | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Creating a diverse, inclusive culture can be a particularly complex challenge for business leaders. Diversity training is just a first step; to truly effect change can require organizations to embrace a more comprehensive approach to inclusion. Eight guiding principles—that touch on everything from setting tangible goals to engaging middle managers—can guide leaders in their efforts.
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March 10, 2018 12:25 PM
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Trending: Int'l Women's Day Spawns Host of Social Impact Partnerships, Films, Campaigns | Sustainable Brands

Trending: Int'l Women's Day Spawns Host of Social Impact Partnerships, Films, Campaigns | Sustainable Brands | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
At a moment when the world is beginning to more fully acknowledge the power and voices of women, big name brands and organizations are using their influence — and some creative marketing — to shed light on issues such as the gender pay gap and the lack of opportunities for women in STEM. HP Inc. and Solidaridad are harnessing the power of visual storytelling to inspire women and make the case for women empowerment, while BrewDog is using its signature Punk IPA to expose gender disparities and take a jab at sexist marketing.
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March 3, 2018 4:47 PM
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Artificial intelligence could reinforce society's gender equality problems

Artificial intelligence could reinforce society's gender equality problems | Diversity & Inclusion in Business | Scoop.it
Artificial intelligence is likely to reinforce or even amplify gender inequality because the data used to train machines is biased.
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