Diversity, Inclusion + Equity Awards Recap

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Austin Commercial Maintains Focus on 360 Degrees of Caring and Inclusion
Austin Commercial is a subsidiary of 100% employee-owned Austin Industries. Founded in 1918, Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified construction companies… Read More

How to Reduce Bias During Women’s History Month (and Every Month)
The vast majority of individuals are good, well-meaning people. But we know meaning well doesn’t prevent us from hurting others. Imagine you’re in a fender bender. You didn’t mean to run into that car, but that driver still has whiplash… Read More

Many Organizations Miss the Mark on Diversity & Inclusion
According to a recent study by the nation’s leading independent human capital management research firm, more than 80% of organizations believe they provide a diverse and inclusive environment for their employees… Read More

ABA Releases First Diversity Survey Report on Law Firm Equity and Inclusion
The American Bar Association Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession last month released its 2020 ABA Model Diversity Survey Report, the first report on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in law firm practice… Read More

New Research Examines State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion Industry
Last month, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) unveiled the “State of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Fashion” report, a definitive work of research and suggested next steps for the American… Read More

Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in University Publishing Seeks to Expand
The Coalition for Diversity and Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC) is actively inviting new members, partners, and volunteers to join efforts to increase diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the scholarly communications industry…. Read More

Health Equity Campaign by Black Health Care Workers Launches to Promote COVID-19 Vaccines
“THE CONVERSATION: Between Us, About Us” is a new campaign designed to provide Black communities with credible information about the COVID-19 vaccines co-developed by KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) and the Black Coalition Against COVID… Read More

Companies with Greater Gender Diversity Deliver Better Overall Employee Experiences
Companies with practices that support greater gender diversity are rated more effective by their employees across a range of topics than those that do not, according to an analysis by leading global advisory, broking and solutions company Willis Towers Watson… Read More

Community Leadership: A Look at History and Work of the GLAAACC
The Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) was established in 1991 by a group of business owners and executives led by Gene Hale, President of G&C Equipment Corporation and the late Homer Broome, former president of Marvid Associates… Read More

American Psychological Association Names Chief Diversity Officer
The American Psychological Association has named Maysa Akbar, PhD, a respected scientist-practitioner, as its chief diversity officer, charged with infusing equity, diversity, and inclusion into the fabric of the association’s work… Read More