Diversity, Foundations and Corporate Giving

Tory Clarke — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:48:58 -0400

According to a 2009 study conducted by the Greenlining Institute ("Diversity on Foundation Boards of Directors", www.greenlining.org, April 2009) foundations - which often fund organizations that work with diverse populations - lack diversity themselves.

The report focuses on the nation’s top 46 foundations and their boards of directors, concluding that only one out of four board members is a person of color.

Diversity and the Healthcare Sector

Tory Clarke — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:31:27 -0400

Current demographics show that the healthcare sector in the US (hospitals, healthcare systems, academic healthcare centers, health plans, insurance providers, and federal organizations) is faced with a more diverse patient-base than ever before, and this demographic trend is set to continue.

Diversity and Academia

Tory Clarke — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:12:33 -0400

Pursuing a college education in America is viewed by some as an inevitablenext step toward success. But for many ethnic minorities in the US, higher education is far from inevitable - academia itself must play a role in changing that.

Diversity and the Retail Sector

Tory Clarke — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:23:59 -0400

A people-driven business, the retail industry caters to (and often defines) the needs of its consumers.

As an early adopter with regard to formal corporate diversity initiatives, the retail sector used to be considered a high-profile innovator and driver of diversity recruitment programs, while supporting the needs of a diverse employee-base.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADERSHIP SERVICE LAUNCHED

Tory Clarke — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:05:49 -0400

BridgePartners LLC (http://www.bridgepartnersllc.com) is a retained executive search firm with a focus on social responsibility, and placing senior-level women and diverse executives.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADERSHIP: Part 3 - Who?

Tory Clarke — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 19:38:49 -0500

In previous entries, Bridge Partners LLC (http://www.bridgepartnersllc.com) has explored the genesis and evolution of the social responsibility leadership function and how it compares to the development of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) role, as well as the responsibilities that might fall under the umbrella of this function and how social responsibility leaders can be set up for success.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADERSHIP: Part 2 - What and How?

Tory Clarke — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:30:55 -0500

In our previous post, we explored the ‘why’ aspects of social responsibility leadership, drawing a close comparison between the anticipated evolution of this role and that which we have already seen in the role of the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO).

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LEADERSHIP: Part 1 - Why?

Tory Clarke — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 13:58:10 -0500

In order to stand out from the competition and be successful in the 21st century, companies must establish themselves as progressive, forward-thinking entities that are ready to take on today’s complex challenges.

Comment on Node ant

Tory Clarke — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:42:52 -0500

The author makes a great point in that leaders within global companies should recognize the benefits (both immediate and long-term) of opening their minds - and the doors of the executive suite doors - to women.

However, in order to create a work environment in which women can truly thrive, an employer must establish itself as an organization that also supports a broader definition of diversity (i.e. race, cultural background, work experience, international exposure, etc.).

The United States of America - A Global Model for Embracing Diversity?

Tory Clarke — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:21:22 -0500

On the eve of an historic event, we pose an important question, “Can the US be considered a role model to other nations with regard to diversity and leadership?”