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Achieving diversity on corporate boards is quickly becoming the next hot spot in activist investing.

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Instead, we're very focused on the sacrifices,» Jennifer Allyn, managing director in the office of diversity for PricewaterhouseCoopers has said, chiding high - achieving women in particular to stop beating themselves up and start counting their blessings.

Recently, Equilar, a research firm that focuses on board recruitment, put together a Gender Diversity Index and predicts that the board of directors on the Russell 3000 list — the 3000 largest companies based in the United States — will achieve parity, with a membership made up of 50 percent women and 50 percent men, by the fourth quarter of 2055.

Intel announced on Tuesday that it has achieved 100 % pay equality for both women and underrepresented minorities, according to the chipmaker's 2016 diversity and inclusion report.

In my nightly stock and ETF pick newsletter, I generally use a minimum ADTV requirement of 100k - 500k shares for individual stocks (depending on share size of the position), but may go as low as 50k shares for ETFs (in order to achieve greater asset class diversity).

2017.03.22 Royal Bank of Canada signs up to HM Treasury «Women in Finance Charter» RBC is focused on achieving an inclusive workplace where all employees have equal opportunity to reach their full potential, and recognises that diversity and inclusion is not just a core value, it is also a business priority...

Supreme Court justices disagree on the virtues of diversity and the means for achieving it.

RBC is focused on achieving an inclusive workplace where all employees have equal opportunity to reach their full potential, and recognises that diversity and inclusion is not just a core value, it is also a business priority...

The traditional ecumenical goal, «organic unity» among the churches, has fallen on bad days, largely because it is thought to call for a needless suppression of diversity achieved through a generation or more of ecclesiastical self - preoccupation.

In September 2016, the NCAA asked its members to sign a non-binding pledge «to specifically commit to establishing initiatives for achieving ethnic and racial diversity, gender equity and inclusion with a focus and emphasis on hiring practices in intercollegiate athletics to reflect the diversity of our membership and our nation.»

With its strong commitment to cultural and economic diversity, the Cincinnati Waldorf School relies heavily on the success of its annual fundraising to achieve a balanced budget each year.

There's a lesson from organisations who've improved their diversity: the importance of relentless focus on the mechanisms that achieve it.

Businessman Nick Stankevich's campaign said he was told he would not be on the panel due to the «diversity of thought» the organizers are trying to achieve.

His column to administrators and faculty members, «Suggestions for Achieving Diversity in Academia,» appears on MiSciNet every other month.

Looking beyond the 2030 timescale of the SDGs, scenario analysis highlights that continuation of past and current trends in drivers of change will inhibit the contribution of the region to the widespread achievement of the SDGs, while scenarios which focus on achieving a balanced supply of nature's contributions to people and incorporate a diversity of values are more likely to contribute to achieving the majority of the SDGs.

His column to administrators and faculty, «Suggestions for Achieving Diversity in Academia,» appears on MiSciNet every other month.

Despite these dismal results, the authors say the study underscores opportunities to achieve goals set by the Convention on Biological Diversity to protect 10 percent of marine biodiversity by 2020.

In 2002, world leaders committed, through the Convention on Biological Diversity, to achieve a significant reduction in the rate of biodiversity loss by 2010.

Supreme Court justices disagree on the virtues of diversity and the means for achieving it.

A quarter - century after outlawing strict racial quotas in higher education, the U.S. Supreme Court heard powerful arguments last week on whether race can still be one factor among many that colleges use to achieve diversity in admissions.

Then, to achieve more diversity, the university uses a process similar to what is used at many selective colleges — individualized review for the remainder of students (who are evaluated on both academic and personal characteristics).

Since 2010, the civil rights office has issued detailed directives on eliminating racial disparities in school discipline; the allocation of school resources among racial groups; schools» responsibility for preventing bullying; the use of race - based assignments to achieve diversity; achieving gender equity in intercollegiate and interscholastic sports, and support for pregnant and parenting students.

To achieve this, we need to create a new ethic of diversity, based on the ecology of consciousness, which evolutionary spirit derives in taking individual responsibility and the transformation of the present through cooperative action.

Ali, R., & Pérez, T.E. Guidance on the Voluntary Use of Race to Achieve Diversity and Avoid Racial Isolation in Elementary and Secondary Schools (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division and U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, December 2011).

Functions The teacher leader: a) Uses knowledge and understanding of the different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and languages in the school community to promote effective interactions among colleagues, families, and the larger community; b) Models and teaches effective communication and collaboration skills with families and other stakeholders focused on attaining equitable achievement for students of all backgrounds and circumstances; c) Facilitates colleagues» self - examination of their own understandings of community culture and diversity and how they can develop culturally responsive strategies to enrich the educational experiences of students and achieve high levels of learning for all students; d) Develops a shared understanding among colleagues of the diverse educational needs of families and the community; and e) Collaborates with families, communities, and colleagues to develop comprehensive strategies to address the diverse educational needs of families and the community.

If, however, a race - neutral approach would be unworkable to achieve the compelling interest of diversity and / or avoiding racial isolation, a school district may employ generalized race - based approaches but may not make decisions on the basis of any individual student's race.

Districts may design school choice programs in a way that achieves diversity or avoids racial isolation using race - neutral factors (such as socioeconomic status) or generalized race - based factors that look at things like the overall racial composition of neighborhoods but do not involve decision - making on the basis of any individual student's race.

Not only does this describe an uphill battle, but it serves to illustrate the puzzling priorities we often emphasize — one half of minority children don't complete high school, over one half of third graders can not read at grade level, and our policy and media attention are focused on affirmative action to achieve diversity in admissions as a compelling objective at our two flagship universities!

Through engaging, interactive exercises, participants will: - Create a common understanding of diversity and inclusion - Link diversity issues with achieving district goals - Broaden the scope of diversity beyond race and gender issues - Reveal and assess the impact of subtle biases on district success - Discuss the behaviors required to create an inclusive environment where every man, woman and child feels included, valued and respected.

Teaching in the Outdoors is such a rich resource as it addresses both the fear and delight of teaching outdoors, and brings a variety of perspectives that will speak to a diversity of educators on what best practice outdoor learning looks, sounds and feels like and how to achieve it.

The U.S. Departments of Education and Justice on Tuesday sent a letter providing guidance to confirm that the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Schuette v. Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action, issued last month, leaves untouched previous Court holdings on the permissibility of race - conscious methods of achieving diversity goals at elementary and secondary schools.

As a result, public pension sponsors and other asset owners are facing a surge of mandates to use their investing heft to achieve social goals such as reducing the carbon footprint, improving gender diversity, and so on.

Games Farm has stated that their main goal is to develop combat diversity to allow for strategic planning and to avoid the game just becoming another mindless, hack»n' slash and I think that they are well on their way to achieving this goal.

«People love our settings, the level of detail we can achieve, the diversity and the historical periods that we want to develop,» said Cinq - Mars, remarking on what keeps Assassin's Creed fans coming back for more.

Once achieved, EA will donate $ 1 million to five charities chosen for their focus on increasing diversity and opportunity and helping youth.

A focus on current and future housing initiatives demonstrates how New Yorkers continue to promote subsidized housing as a way to achieve diversity, neighborhood stability, and social justice.

By employing her own body as means of expression, Weems maintains that achieving more diversity in film and theatre is not simply a question of putting more non-white faces on the screen.

UNEP News Center: The Convention on Biological Diversity closed the 12th meeting of the Conference of the Parties today with Governments committing to step up actions to achieve, by the end of the decade, the Aichi Biodiversity Targets agreed four years ago, and contribute to the sustainable development agenda.

Like you, I believe that there are strategies the LSUC could pursue which would achieve their substantive goals, strategies which accurately reflect existing (and unambiguous) legal and ethical obligations and which are consistent with constitutional requirements and principles (as I've noted above, if the current requirement around a Statement of Principle merely required acknowledgement of our actual existing obligations under the Rules, rather than a general duty to promote equality, diversity and inclusion which is found nowhere in the Rules, I suspect much opposition would melt away and the LSUC would be on far stronger Charter grounds).

But while law schools have made some significant forward strides in achieving a gender balance and diversifying the ethnic composition of their graduates, it is difficult to believe that they are making any headway on socioeconomic diversity.

You might be frustrated at how best to achieve greater diversity in a profession that remains too white, middle - class, and male to differing degrees in differing parts; you might be anxious about how you are going to pay your way through law school and how much debt you are going to have at the end of it; alternatively, you might well be vexed about the oversupply of graduates who never achieve legal careers; you might be concerned about preserving the unique identity of your profession (as many at the Bar are); or you might just want to ensure that new recruits in law firms have a basic grip of the fundamentals and can do something useful on day one.

In achieving this commitment, starting in the summer of 2011 the Firm wishes to offer an opportunity for an undergraduate student from a Canadian University to work in a law firm environment focussing on equity and diversity initiatives within the Firm.

BGD encourages every attorney and staff member to recognize the value of diversity in achieving not only a fulfilling work environment, but also better results on behalf of our clients.

As I've touched on already, there is a wide range of perspectives as to what equality should consist of, how much and types of diversity are appropriate, and the best means to achieve inclusion.

The project, initiated by the Society of Asian Lawyers, will focus on best practice in procurement policy for the purchase of legal services with the aim of achieving greater fairness and diversity within large City firms.

Customer service skills; knowledge of customer experience; teamwork; collaboration; health and safety protocols; equality, diversity and inclusion; working under pressure; meeting acquisition targets; achieving personal goals... the list goes on and on and when you look at the new job these skills are needed too!

• Hands - on experience in providing assistance with individualized instruction through well - placed instructional strategies • Skilled in effectively applying methods for enhancing students» working knowledge of core concepts • Excellent skills in recognizing, describing and reporting student behavior and academic progress • Unmatched ability to impart instruction at the student's level of comprehension • Proficient in using a variety of technological tools to communicate with students and provide them with information on complex topics • Adept at recognizing patterns of human development and benchmarks that are typically achieved at different ages • Demonstrated expertise in designing and using age - appropriate materials for instructional enforcement • Documented success in establishing positive relationships with students to promote student self - esteem • Proven ability to mediate student conflicts and handle behavior management duties • Qualified to use appropriate strategies and techniques to provide dedicated instructional support • Able to effectively conduct small group and individualized instruction as part of the class instruction program • Special talent for assisting teachers with planning and organizing instructional activities and developing classroom procedures • Track record of demonstrating awareness of and respect for diversity amongst students • Proven record of applying disciplinary directives in an impartial and consistent manner

Account Representative — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in purchasing, inventory, customer service, accounting, and sales Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, and other tactics Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Oversee $ 8.9 million company inventory, supply, and purchasing operations Achieve fill rate performance of 95.7 % in 2010 Oversee varied material purchasing while constantly analyzing market and pricing trends Review proposals, negotiate prices, select suppliers, and oversee purchasing / delivery logistics Responsible for forecasting, requirements analysis preparation and execution, RFP processes, bid analysis, negotiations, and contract awards in accordance with company guidelines Provide financial oversight of accounts receivable, payable, and general ledger ensuring profitable operations Serve as departmental liaison for corporate Diversity and Inclusion initiative Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

It is about achieving the full and effective participation of Indigenous peoples in Australian society on equal terms - not on the basis of «sameness», but through the recognition of the cultural distinctiveness and diversity of Indigenous peoples.