Affirmative action is the practice of universities giving special consideration to historically excluded groups, such as racial minorities and women. In addition to addressing past discrimination, the ...

Diverse teams are challenging. The plus: They tend to perform better than homogeneous teams in problem-solving, decision-making and innovation, as this McKinsey research report explains. The flip side ...

Striving to increase workplace diversity is not an empty slogan — it is a good business decision. A 2015 McKinsey report on 366 public companies found that those in the top quartile for ethnic and ...

The challenges of building a team with a diversity of views is a classic problem shared by leaders around the world and across sectors. Whether you are an entrepreneur in Africa, the Chair of a listed ...

The importance of immigrant entrepreneurs and diversity in management has been widely demonstrated in academic literature. When management teams are diverse, they are able to bring a variety of ...

As we celebrate Women's History Month, financial advisors are reminded of the crucial role gender diversity plays in their teams. Such diversity is not just a marker of inclusivity but a catalyst for ...

Kohler is stronger and more innovative when we nurture what makes each of us unique, allowing everyone to bring their best self to work and achieve their highest potential. We believe in a safe and ...

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are proven strategic necessities that drive financial returns and innovation. And yet the “DEI backslide” taking place in the U.S. marks a disconcerting rollback ...

Rebecca Torchia is a web editor for EdTech: Focus on K–12. Previously, she has produced podcasts and written for several publications in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and her hometown of Pittsburgh.

Long before I was a cybersecurity manager, I was an individual contributor. I made many mental notes for myself about what I liked and saw that worked well for teams to gel and thrive. I also ...

If one thing has become clear this season, it’s that finding the right talent for your team isn’t as easy as picking from a pile of résumés. This week’s Build Mode guest is Leah Solivan, the founder ...