Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Neri’s DEI focus contrasts with companies like Microsoft and John Deere reducing such efforts. Neri’s leadership style is… Article Source https://www.businessinsider.com/hewlett-packard-enterprise-ceo-drives-dei-commitment-against-industry-trends-2024-11
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate affirmative action in college admissions last year, Republican attorneys general from 13 states sent a letter to Fortune 100 CEOs criticizing their workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. By threatening to prosecute companies for engaging in what they see as illegal preferences in hiring and contracts, they … Read more
Diverse workforces are becoming more common in companies, including at IBM, where they are focusing on deepening talent from underrepresented communities through programs like SkillsBuild. IBM has also removed the four-year degree requirement for many job postings, prioritizing in-demand skills instead. This shift has allowed for more diverse talent to fill positions successfully. Despite backlash … Read more
IBM is taking a holistic approach to talent development, extending beyond the company walls to focus on communities traditionally underrepresented in the technology sector. The company’s SkillsBuild educational program offers free training to individuals, while also removing the four-year degree requirement from many job postings to prioritize in-demand skills. Yoshino believes that there is still … Read more
In a recent article by Sarah Murray published in The Financial Times, IBM is highlighted for its commitment to building a diverse workforce. The company has implemented programs such as SkillsBuild, which aims to provide education and training to underrepresented communities in the technology sector. Additionally, IBM has removed the four-year degree requirement from many … Read more
Missouri Attorney General Eric Bailey recently criticized IBM’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, referring to them as “racist nonsense.” In an interview with Newsmax, Bailey expressed his disapproval of the tech giant’s approach to promoting diversity and inclusion within the workplace. According to Bailey, IBM’s DEI policies are discriminatory and unfair, as they prioritize … Read more
The importance of sound and meaningful policies around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies has never been as critical as they are today, says Heather Harrison, director of financial services with VMware Canada. She made the comments Thursday at CDN’s Women in the Channel Recognition Luncheon, which not only honoured a select group of achievers, … Read more