COVER STORY In 2012, John Taft, CEO of RBC Wealth Management-U.S. and great-grandson of President William Howard Taft, joined more than 50 current and former CEOs to publicly oppose a constitutional amendment that would have banned same-sex marriage in Minnesota. For Taft, marriage equality makes sense economically and personally. Economic impact Diversity and
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By Melissa Lowery Lockheed Martin Corp. has a long history of supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion. PRIDE, the company’s LGBT employee resource group, was founded in 1981 as an opportunity for LGBT and straight ally employees to seek ways to shape the future together. Lance Freedman, Lockheed Martin “At Lockheed Martin,
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By T.J. Chernick The ongoing development of corporate alliances has been an ongoing highlight for the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce-New York as it supports the growth and partnerships of LGBT businesses and their corporate allies. The growth of these alliances were celebrated during the chamber’s mixer, co-hosted by the organization’s corporate partners
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The rich diversity of ideas, perspectives and experiences that make up United Airline Inc.’s global workforce help the company deliver superior products and great service to its customers. From the airline’s supplier relationships to its employee resource groups, a commitment to diversity is core to United’s business. United strives to ensure that every employee feels
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LEAD STORY At Affinity Inc Magazine, we are dedicated to the growth and prosperity of LGBT businesses and employees. Our mission is also focused on the companies in corporate America that are fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces and supply chains. Once a year, we honor those companies that are cultivating economic stability in the LGBT
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By Genny Hom-Franzen More than 1,000 human resources and supplier diversity professionals, line leaders and managers are expected to gather at The 2015 Forum on Workplace Inclusion, the largest conference in the country devoted solely to the topic of workplace inclusion. With the theme “Making Waves,” the event will be held March 17-19 at
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By Melissa Lowery @Melifornia Wanda Brackins In the past few decades, diversity has emerged as a critical factor in the ability of businesses to succeed in an increasingly global marketplace. Leaders understand that in order to innovate, attract clients and partners and retain and cultivate the best talent, organizations must foster diverse, inclusive work environments. But, when the efforts of committed leaders plateau, how can an organization attain the breakthroughs it desires?
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By Richard Oceguera @RichardOceguera Richard Oceguera It’s August 2014 in Little Falls, N.J., and I’m giving a talk to a group of 23 seasoned small business owners at their weekly leads group. “Who here absolutely loves networking?” The room is silent and only two hands go up. “Who here has been trained in the art of networking? Or, as I like to call it, the art of human connection?” Not a hand goes up this time. Finally I ask, “If there was a way to build your business that didn’t included networking, would you prefer that?” Every hand immediately flies up.
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By Steve Humerickhouse With the mission of engaging people, advancing ideas and igniting change,The Forum on Workplace Inclusion — a program of the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas — convened in Minneapolis for the 26th year. The more than 1,000 participants — equally split between human resource and diversity and
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By J. Robby Gregg Jr. During a recent conversation with a friend who happens to be chief diversity officer for a national retailer, we discussed the importance of return on investment or ROI in the workplace. We quickly agreed that an organization’s ability to express its appreciation and support for the people who work diligently
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