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Navigating DEI’s Challenging Environment and Setting Goals for 2024
Laura Neuenschwander, Senior Director of Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Medtronic and Dr. Chloe Lemelle, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources at AT&T discussed how companies can navigate the current environment for DEI and set actionable and realistic goals for 2024.
Keys to Successful ERG Structure, Retention and Recruitment
Equitable Experiences for Employees with Disabilities
Attracting and Retaining Latinx Talent
Non-Visible Disabilities in the Workplace
Supporting Women of Color at Work
Core Principles of Meaningful Supplier Fairness Programs
Building Your Personal Board of Directors
2023 Top 50 Report Card Review
The Key to Successfully Onboarding LGBTQ+ Employees
Webinar Date: December 13, 2023 - 03:00 PM EDT
Using data from the Top 50 Companies for Diversity survey, we’ll examine the characteristics of companies with best-in-class executive fairness councils, including how they’re structured and how they plug into the larger strategy of the business. Attendees will hear from leaders who serve on councils about how those groups drive a company’s workplace fairness strategy and goals.

Inclusive Impressions – Meeting in a Box: A Look Back at 2023
In this edition of Meeting in a Box, Fair360 reflects on the various inclusive topics and challenges we explored throughout the year in our toolkits. Join us as we explore how to create inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ workers, the power of supplier diversity initiatives, how to develop and nurture interfaith ERGs and the complexity of the Asian American work experience.
Meeting in a Box: Women’s History Month
Meeting in a Box: Black History Month
Meeting in a Box: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Meeting in a Box: A Look Back at 2022
Upcoming Schedule
Black History Month (Feb. 2024)
Available in December 2023
Women’s History Month (Mar. 2024)
Available in January 2024
Mental Health Awareness Month (May 2024)
Available in February 2024
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month (May 2024)
Available in February 2024
Pride Month (June 2024)
Available in March 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 2024)
Available in June 2024
National Disability Employment Month (Oct. 2024)
Available in July 2024

Career Advice: Erich Spencer – The Importance of Being Authentic
Are you finding it difficult to rise up the leadership ranks? Erich Spencer, Senior Director of Global Inclusion Diversity and Equity and Guide Business Partners at Medtronic (No. 2 on Fair360 2023 Top 50 Companies for Diversity list) spoke how being authentic can help employees grow as a leader.
Career Advice: Jean Santana: Aligning Goals with a Company’s Mission
Career Advice: Shannon Jones – How to Develop Leadership Skills
Career Advice: Cara Anderson – Prioritizing Mental Health at Work
Career Advice: Jennifer Meinen – Turning Setbacks into Opportunities

Tying Executive Compensation to DEI Goals: Putting Money Where Your Mouth Is
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a relative newcomer to the key performance metrics (KPIs) used to determine executive compensation. The seeds of that trend were planted with the introduction of environmental, social and governance (ESG) in the mid-2000s. As early as 2006, Fortune 500 companies have incorporated ESG metrics into their executive compensation models.
5 Biggest News Stories of the Week: DEI and Legal Woes – November 10
Leadership Accountability: Five Top 50 Survey Strategies for Success
The History of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Where It Stands Today
How Top Companies Have Elevated Latino Leadership

Navigating the Transition: How Top Companies Prioritize Veteran Employment
Roughly 200,000 service members transition out of the military each year, with 77% looking for full-time employment. Organizations prioritizing veterans have the unique opportunity to help this group of job seekers navigate the civilian workforce.
Making Mentorship Work: The Benefits for Women and Minorities
Thoughts on Talent Management from Fair360’s Top 50 Event
Unlocking the Power of ERGs
Career Advice: Mecca Plunkett – Tips for Career Development

‘Woke’ Capitalism Backlash: Navigating the ESG Landscape
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is nothing new. Socially responsible investing has existed for centuries. But “woke” capitalism, “woke” ESG and “woke” investing are some of the terms used to describe ESG today.
ESG: A New Era of Trust, Transparency and Reliability
Building a Narrative to Tell Your ESG Story
Understanding the ‘G’ in ESG
Race, Homelessness and the Role of Corporate Social Responsibility

The Evolution of ERGs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have come a long way since their founding over 50 years ago. ERGs, which began with the Xerox National Black Employees Caucus in 1970, have become prevalent in today’s corporate landscape, with around 90% of Fortune 500 companies having them.
Redefining ERGs After a Merger
ERGs as a Career Development Engine for All

Leveraging Supplier Certification: A Strategic Advantage for Businesses
Supplier fairness certification is one of the tools used to promote equity and inclusion in supply chains and the business ecosystem. It allows historically marginalized groups, including minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and LGBTQ-owned businesses to participate in the marketplace.
Maximizing Financial Performance Through Supplier Fairness
Big 4 Accounting Firms Work to Boost Diverse Suppliers
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