Diversity

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We still have a long to go in achieving diversity in management ranks, but technology may help open up more opportunities. The recent Bloomberg Gender Equality Index finds that out of 484 large companies examined, only 41 have a woman CEO, and 50 have a woman chairperson. Overall, 32% of boards are occupied by women. “Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in diversity in management positions, however there is still work to be done,” says Sabah Cambrelen , workforce transformation partner with PwC . “For example, while we have seen an increase of women in management roles, women of color still remain significantly underrepresented.” Of the 26% of women in the C-suite, just five percent of those leaders are women of color, PwC data shows. Now, we may have tools to help boost efforts to achieve more gender equality — and multi-racial equality — in management ranks. several technologies and approaches show … [Read more...] about Data Analytics Now A Powerful Tool For Boosting Diversity

Yale University’s president promised to prioritize diversity while filling six high-ranking positions in the administration, according to student newspaper Yale Daily News. President Peter Salovey will make six appointments to high-level positions currently being held by interim or retiring faculty by the end of the spring 2023 semester, the News reported . He said that he will make diversity a priority when filling the positions, which include four cabinet positions as well as director and leadership titles. (RELATED: Multiple Arizona Universities Require Job Applicants To Pledge Support For Diversity, Equity And Inclusion) “I’ve challenged myself to continue to try to create more diversity for Yale at the highest ranks — among deans and among vice presidents,” Salovey told the News. “I think diversity among the leadership ranks sets the example for the rest of campus.” The open positions include deans for the School of Public Health, School of Nursing, School of … [Read more...] about Yale University President Pledges To Prioritize ‘Diversity’ When Filling High Ranking Roles

Florida universities “under-reported” how much taxpayer money is spent on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) programming, according to Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. Public universities outlined their line-by-line spending to comply with a December request by the Office of Policy and Budget to determine how much taxpayer money was allocated toward these initiatives. “Consequently, the Executive Office of the Governor is working to ensure that a full and truthful compilation of CRT- and DEI-related spending is gathered, and these efforts are ongoing,” Bryan Griffin, DeSantis’ press secretary, wrote in an email sent to the Daily Caller News Foundation. Florida universities “misreported” or “under-reported” the amount they spent on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Critical Race Theory (CRT) programming on campus, Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration alleged Thursday afternoon. The state Office … [Read more...] about Florida Universities ‘Misreported’ Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Spending, DeSantis Admin Says

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The mass tech layoff impacted women across the board and turned the tables in the tech industry. Perseverance and practical advice from experts are needed more than ever, especially for the BIPOC woman in tech. According to Crunchbase , over 58,000 U.S. tech workers have been laid off due to budget and job cuts in 2023. Sadly this is just the beginning, and more layoffs will take place throughout the year. In January, data from layoffs.fyi , shows another wave of layoffs took place with private and public startups across the U.S. workforce. Some notable companies are: Coinbase 2,110 layoff's Amazon 18,000 layoff's Salesforce 9090 layoff's (Google) Alphabet 12000 layoff's SAP 3000 layoff's IBM 3900 layoff's The economy has made a drastic shift to deal with the reality of the tech fast growth mentality and hiring quickly and recklessly. According to Crunchbase , in 2022, when the … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Black Women Navigating Tech Layoffs

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Sydney Montgomery, the 29-year-old founder of education non-profit Barrier Breakers and ed tech company Outline It , has dedicated her career to helping students from diverse backgrounds pursue new opportunities. She’s been an entrepreneur from an early age, having taught piano to her neighbors at the age of 10 years old and later becoming a tutor. Both of Montgomery’s parents received their degrees only after joining the military. She herself was the first person in her own high school to go to Princeton, where she studied English. Later she attended Harvard Law School. In 2018, she launched S. Montgomery Admissions Consulting (now part of Barrier Breakers) with a mission to increase access to, and success in, higher education, for marginalized students. In this Q&A, Montgomery discusses purpose, social impact, and the most important leadership lessons she’s ever learned. Sally Percy: What stops … [Read more...] about “It’s Irresponsible To Not Think About The Way Your Business Impacts Others”

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin We’re fast approaching the three year mark of COVID-19 shutdowns in 2020 that reverberated through the United States and global economies. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), median global GDP dropped by 3.9% from 2019 to 2020, making it the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. All too well we remember that in the U.S., millions of workers were displaced from their jobs, resulting in anxiety, fear, and record-shattering unemployment insurance applications. Consumer and retail activity contracted sharply, with many businesses forced to close. Despite chronic political acrimony, there was quick bipartisan Congressional action that helped alleviate the economic fallout for families and provided economic stimulus. And while the global economy has somewhat stabilized, recovery has been uneven and inflation has been a lingering and painful economic aftereffect. During this unprecedented global … [Read more...] about Pension Income Bolstered A Struggling COVID-19 Economy

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Name: Rebecca Glasgow Firm: UBS Private Wealth Management Location: Atlanta AUM: $4.6 billion Forbes Rankings: America’s Top Women Wealth Advisors, Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State, Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams, Top Wealth Management Teams Private Wealth, Best-in-State Wealth Advisors Background: Originally from the Boston area, Rebecca Glasgow “always had an interest in numbers” and was planning to be a math major at Cornell University before switching to economics. She launched her career in wealth management shortly after graduation, doing municipal sales and institutional trading in Boston before moving to Washington, D.C., to join the financial planning arm of Lincoln Financial Group. Glasgow eventually moved to Atlanta and joined UBS in 2008, serving as a senior partner at the ESOP Group, one of just a handful of teams across the country that specializes in tax deferral … [Read more...] about A UBS Tax Deferral Specialist Who Manages Nearly $5 Billion

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Everyone knows that Labor Day is heralded as the official kickoff to summer, but Independence Day is the summer holiday that consistently brings families, neighborhoods, and communities together to celebrate. The pools are open, boats are in the water, and fireworks light the skies. While there are sure to be coolers filled with seltzers and beers at get-togethers this long holiday weekend, there also should be a selection of American wines. Yes, American wine. Our homegrown wine pairs well with a wide variety of dishes, offer non-beer drinkers another option, and has been growing in popularity over the last decade. Plus, the wine industry in the United States has been consistently turning heads internationally with award-winning vintages, experimental bottlings, and their consistently high quality. To help you find a few bottles that will spice up things, we reached out to wine experts Philippe Vasilescu and … [Read more...] about Six Perfect American Wines To Bring To A Summer Party.

Metaverse is the virtual world that helps people build an intuitive interaction with each other. It requires diverse technologies that provide the platform robustness, flexibility, and scalability. The basic requirement in metaverse development is the amalgamation of hi-tech hardware and software techniques. The technologies like AR/VR, IoT, machine learning, and high-level languages are the top demanding technologies that can level up the users’ experience. Many companies are interested in creating a virtual space like this and are looking forward to experimenting in this space. Also, individuals are highly intrigued in using this technology, especially in the gaming industry. A superb collection of games creates a 3D world where the players feel like they are playing in the real world. This gives a real-life experience of interactivity with fellow players. Understanding The Need For AR/VR In The Metaverse Metaverse is a unique space that gives an immersive experience to the … [Read more...] about Grow Your Business With Metaverse Development

In 2020, eCommerce in Thailand ranked 26th largest market with a revenue of US $ 8 billion and this value placed the country even ahead of other developed countries like Finland. According to the latest report of the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), Thailand will in this year itself turn into a 120 billion USD industry with a growth of 6.1%. In the pandemic, many businesses of Thailand shifted their focus to the business-to-customer model which is improving the eCommerce market in the country for the better. Even before when Thailand was hit with the pandemic, many retailers embraced the digital transformation attracting online customers. With the precautions taken in Covid like digital payment, social distancing and online shopping, retailers saw a spike in their business. This further strengthened the trend to sell the products directly to the customers. When customers do online shopping in Thailand, the product is swiftly delivered at the doorstep with the help of … [Read more...] about eCommerce in Thailand Value To Grow To 120 Billion USD