For the Second Time in Three Years Verizon Ranked No. 1 on DiversityInc Magazine's List of Top 50 Companies for Diversity A continued commitment to diversity has earned Verizon Communications the No.1 spot on DiversityInc magazine's 2008 list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity. Verizon has consistently been among the magazine's top-ranked companies for diversity. >>>

DiversityInc Announces Top 50 Companies for Diversity The annual DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity® competition, now in its eighth year, is an editorial process, entirely driven by metrics obtained in a detailed survey. WDN members, Verizon and Xerox, are on the list. Top 50 companies demonstrate consistent strength in four areas: CEO Commitment, Human Capital, Corporate and Organizational Communications, and Supplier Diversity. >>>

MediaTec Publishing Announces Launch of Diversity Executive Norm Kamikow, president and editor in chief of MediaTec Publishing, says "Diversity Executive will help organizational leaders move beyond awareness to action and impact."  The magazine debuts in September for C-level executives, senior human resources leaders, corporate training executives, representatives of community organizations and federal and state government officials. >>>

Across Borders Rochester Launches Second Year at MAG In its highly successful first year, the initiative explored contemporary Latin American and Latino art and culture. This year, the focus will be much broader—the arts and culture of the entire eastern hemisphere. >>>

H. Todd Bullard of Harris Beach Receives University of Buffalo Law School Students of Color Distinguished Alumni Award Bullard, received the annual Distinguished Alumni Award.  The award was presented to Bullard at a dinner in Buffalo April 3.  The Students of Color dinner is an annual event organized and hosted by members of the Black, Latin, and Asian American law student associations at the UB Law School. >>>

Mixing Four Generations in the Workplace By Mike Streeter No workplace diversity and inclusion initiative is complete without understanding and addressing generational differences. Stereotypes and labels abound when it comes to age. How did we come to this place in our careers? A lot has to with impact of generational differences, which Cam Marston has been studying for some time. Here is my interview with him and my review of his newest video, “Mixing Four Generations in the Workplace.” >>>

Discovering Diversity Profile By Bob Peter As the dramatic shift to a highly diverse workplace continues, organizations know they must help employees understand, accept, and capitalize on differences. They know the cultural backgrounds and experiences of diverse employees and customers can enrich the organization, making it more innovative and globally competitive. >>>

Thinking About Diversity of Thought By Susan Woods, Managing Partner, Henderson Woods LLC Diversity of thought—the idea of more-than-one-way— is key to understanding the potential of diversity and inclusion as an organizational resource. The way each of us interprets and negotiates the world around us is informed by our identity, culture and experience. >>>

Study Points to a Need for Better Diversity Training By Lindsay Edmonds Wickman Because of many factors such as globalization and immigration, the workplace of today, in which employees of different nationalities, ethnicities and backgrounds interact on a daily basis, is entirely different than that of 20 years ago. With this increase in heterogeneity comes the need for better diversity and inclusion training. >>>

May 15, 2008 Historical Voices Lecture Series 2007-2008 The Underground Railroad:  History, Fiction and Truth May 21, 2008 St. John Fisher College 3rd Annual Campus Diversity Advisory Board Conference Day - Micromessaging: Why Great Leadership is Beyond Words June 10, 2008 LGBT Employee Resource Groups and Human Resource Professionals: Partnering to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace July 23, 2008 Leveraging Diversity to Achieve Business Success

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