Welcome to the premier edition of the
PENNSYLVANIA Diversity Council's
quarterly newsletter.
Welcome to the premier edition of the Pennyslvania Diversity Council's quarterly newsletter. I have developed this newsletter to further my vision to make diversity happen in Pennsylvania. I foresee this newsletter developing into a valuable resource for our members and others interested in understanding and harnessing diversity, and in enjoying diversity dividends.
The newsletter is designed to be a medium of communications addressing: diversity in the workplace, marketplace and community; diversity benchmarking; diversity best practices; recruiting and retention; and recognizing diversity champions and change agents. While these are some initial areas we would like to highlight, I see us gradually expanding and covering emerging issues. I envision this newsletter filling some of the void in Pennsylvania when it comes to diversity communications and contributing to improvements in the lives of the area's citizens because many in Pennsylvania continue to be underrepresented in the workplace, marketplace and important public and private institutions.
First-ever national ERG conference a powerful success for AT&T
For the first time in AT&T history — and quite possibly representing a first-of-its kind event in corporate America — more than 700 employees, representing the leadership of 10 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), converged on Dallas for the three-day event themed "Connecting Company, Customers and Communities."
SPOTLIGHT: CIGNA HealthCare
CIGNA is a fortune 500 Company that offers health services for employer groups both in the US and Internationally. Its business is supported by 30,000 employees worldwide and 176 offices in the US. Because of the diversity of its market, CIGNA's success depends on understanding the importance of inclusiveness and varied perspectives in meeting the needs of their diverse customers.
SPOTLIGHT: Cricket Communications
Cricket Communications values its greatest asset – its employees. While Cricket’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy is supported by a solid business case to drive revenue and meet the needs of its diverse customer base, it is the company’s employee practices, which are based on meritocracy, that demonstrate Cricket’s commitment to valuing diversity and ensuring a workplace of inclusion.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: Transforming Positions of Power
What does it take to be a woman at the top of an organization today? The confidence to express one’s viewpoint, the experience and knowledge to achieve desired results, and the ability to inspire others to excel are among the few of the traits listed by the leaders in this edition’s tribute to women in leadership.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PITTSBURGH
| Leadership Summit | June 2010 |
PHILADELPHIA
| Leadership Summit | June 2010 |
| Corporate Responsibility Conference | Spring 2010 |
| Diversity and Leadership Conference | Fall 2010 |