Diversity

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Kevin Silva, Chief Human Resources Officer, Voya Financial . In today’s increasingly complex, global marketplace, the ability to draw on a wide range of viewpoints, backgrounds, skills, experiences and expertise is invaluable. As a result, more and more companies are thinking about enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. In the last couple of years alone, the business case for DEI has become crystal clear. McKinsey & Company found in 2019 that businesses with high gender diversity on their executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability and that businesses with high ethnic and cultural diversity outperformed other companies by up to 36% in profitability. So how do you start the DEI journey and build an effective program? How do you maintain momentum with your DEI initiatives long-term? Building a solid DEI program is all about prioritization and … [Read more...] about How To Build An Effective Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Program

Tengku Zafrul: “The keen interest demonstrates investors’ vote of confidence in Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals and growth outlook for 2022”. - A + A KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 30): The Malaysian government has successfully tapped into the domestic capital market with an inaugural issuance of Sustainability Malaysian Government Investment Issues (Sustainability MGII) of RM4.5 billion in nominal value, despite the uncertain global economic outlook, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz. Tengku Zafrul said the strong demand was evidenced by the Sustainability MGII’s oversubscription of 2.38 times and was successfully priced at a profit rate of 4.662%. He also said the total incoming bid of RM10.7 billion was the largest since July 2019 for a long duration (equal or more than 15 years) Malaysian Government Securities (MGS)/MGII auction. “The keen interest demonstrates investors’ vote of confidence in Malaysia’s strong economic … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s inaugural RM4.5 bil Sustainability MGII oversubscribed by 2.38 times, says Tengku Zafrul

TAIPEI  – Taiwan’s ASE Technology Holding Co Ltd, one of the world’s largest semiconductor testing and packaging firms, said on Wednesday that it would build a more advanced smart factory, as the industry continues to grapple with a labor shortage. The new factory in Kaohsiung, powered by U.S. chip designer Qualcomm Inc’s Snapdragon system, will be the first in the world to deploy a “5G mmWave new radio-dual connectivity standalone” network to improve speed, stability and equipment efficiency, the company said, marking the latest advance in ASE’s automation push. Apple Inc supplier ASE, which began investing in automated factories in 2015, told Reuters it planned to build 10 smart factories this year, reaching a total of 37 smart factories in Taiwan by the end of the year. “To counter the talent crunch and adapt to diverse customer requirements, ASE is accelerating its adoption of smart manufacturing technologies including automation,” the company said in a statement. The … [Read more...] about Facing talent shortage, Taiwanese chip test firm ASE boosts automation

Tesla Inc said on Wednesday that Airbnb Inc co-founder Joseph Gebbia has joined the electric vehicle maker’s board, reversing a move to trim the number of directors at the world’s most valuable carmaker. Tesla said in June it planned to have just seven board seats after the departure of Oracle Inc co-founder Larry Ellison in August, sparking criticism from a shareholder body over a lack of independent board members. In July, SOC Investment Group filed a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saying Tesla’s plan failed to comply with a 2018 “consent decree” with the SEC that included having two independent board seats. That agreement stemmed from a tweet by CEO Elon Musk about taking Tesla private. Ellison, a self-described close friend of Musk, was appointed by Tesla in December 2018 to comply with the agreement. Gebbia, a U.S. billionaire designer and Internet entrepreneur, joins Tesla after saying in July he would take on an advisory role at Airbnb, … [Read more...] about Tesla adds billionaire Airbnb co-founder Gebbia to board

It's a story that Licious co-founder Abhay Hanjura loves to retell, and it leaves you shocked and amazed in equal parts. Because, while being rejected by investors is commonplace for startup founders, can you be rejected because of their dietary preferences? Back in the day, when Licious wasn't the feted online meat delivery unicorn that it is today, it faced a storm of resistance from venture capitalists (VC), so much so that founders Hanjura and Vivek Gupta came up with their own monikers for VCs, dubbing them 'vegetarian capitalists.’ Most investors that Hanjura and Gupta met were not consumers of the category, and ended up projecting their biases on them. While one suggested they make paneer instead of meat, a second asked them to show a similar model that worked in the US or China. A third backed out as one of the fund's backers was a large Gujarati family that did not want to invest in the sector. "Meat continues to languish in the kali thaili (black plastic bag) with … [Read more...] about The meat category suffers due to India’s cultural hypocrisy: Licious co-founder

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Culture lovers have long ventured to Madrid in search of superb museums and art galleries. These days, however, the Spanish capital’s food scene is giving culinary go-tos like Barcelona and San Sebastián a run for their money. While visiting gourmands tend to favor Madrid for its Michelin-starred haute-cuisine credentials, local foodies are all about the less conspicuous spots that blend superb service and top-notch produce in a more low-key setting. Here are seven under-the-radar hotspots to add to your Madrid bucket list. Comparte Bistró Take an Andalusian chef, a French sommelier, and an address in Madrid’s lively, LGBTQ-friendly Chueca neighborhood, and what have you got? The answer is Comparte Bistró . Cádiz and Madrid are well represented here, as is Paris, of course. But more than anything it is that je ne sais quoi that two passionate young people like Mario Sánchez and Charlotte Finkel bring to … [Read more...] about 7 Under-The-Radar Restaurants To Add To Your Madrid Bucket List

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin What if every art museum looked like the Rubell Art Museum in Miami? What if every art museum paid this much attention to Black artists? To women. To the candid presentation of same-sex relationships. What if every art museum highlighted the work of Kerry James Marshall, Cecily Brown, Kehinde Wiley, Jean-Michel Basquiat, George Condo, Keith Haring, Amoako Boafo, Tschabalala Self, Mickalene Thomas, Rashid Johnson, Karon Davis? What if every art museum director cared as much about sharing these voices as they do the voices of white men working in the European tradition? What if their boards of directors–titans of American industry and finance–felt the same and put their extraordinary wealth behind supporting these artists? Would white supremacy in America still run amok? Would policing and incarceration still overwhelmingly prejudice against Black people? Would violence against women continue to be as prevalent? … [Read more...] about What If Every Art Museum Looked Like The Rubell Art Museum In Miami?

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Rita L. Soronen, President & CEO, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption . Balancing scarce resources with the critical needs of those we serve through nonprofit organizations can drive formal research initiatives to the bottom of budget proprieties. It may feel wasteful to pay for research-based activities when, for example, children in foster care are waiting to be adopted, families are homeless or food insecurity is a daily reality—there are so many in need of help but scandalously few dollars available. As a result, the nonprofit mindset is often one of scarcity—we are working hard to fill basic unmet human and community needs, attempting to solve profound programmatic system failures created by a lack of resources and accomplishing that based on donated kindness. But if we don’t know what is truly working, at an evidence-based level, even with our best efforts, are we somehow contributing to the continued … [Read more...] about Using Research To Measure Success

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Joshua Siler is CEO of HiringThing , a modern recruiting PaaS that enables seamless hiring with integrated applicant tracking. HR tech investment is growing. Business investments in HR tech have risen 57% since last year , with strong focuses on learning and development, recruiting, retention, wellness and benefits. HR leaders are looking to DEI initiatives that help improve the recruitment and retention of a more diverse workforce. Experts expected IT budgets to grow 3.6% this year , representing the fastest year-over-year growth in over a decade. Organizations put much time, resources and thought into a new HR tech partnership. A 2022 HRIS report found that it takes an average of 15 weeks for customers to pick an HR system. It can be a daunting task and a significant investment, which is why I’m here to help. Five Important HR Tech Considerations Below you’ll find five crucial considerations … [Read more...] about What To Consider Before Investing In HR Tech

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Abiola Salami is a performance strategist (CHAMP) providing valuable insights to high-performing professionals, entrepreneurs & politicians. One of the realities of today's world of work is that sometimes people end up working with a much younger boss. While it is true that age itself should not be a limiting factor, it's unhelpful to ignore the cultural issues, personal biases and practical concerns that may arise when you are older than your boss. For example, you may have conflicting perspectives on certain issues, especially if the age difference amounts to a generation gap. Another concern is the fact that your boss may not have sufficient experience to support your career development. In an employee survey conducted by Olivet Nazarene University, it was discovered that 36% of Baby Boomers have quit their job because of a Millennial boss, manager or colleague, and 52% have experienced age discrimination … [Read more...] about Six Emotional Intelligence Insights For Working With A Younger Boss