Joe Gerstandt | keynote speaker, freedom fighter, freak-flag flier

Here is a very good article from ScienceCareers.org focused on workforce diversity as a potential competitive advantage.  This line, which comes from the last paragraph, is one of my favorites: "only a well-educated, highly diverse workforce, comprised of people who have learned to work productively and creatively with individuals from a multitude of races and   [Read More…]

I have mentioned Beth Katz before on this site, and am happy to mention her again.  To complement the valuable work she is doing as the Project Interfaith Director for the ADL, she has launched a Project Interfaith blog.

JULY 10th LHRMA LUNCH MEETING & AFTERNOON DIVERSITY SEMINAR: Speaker:             National Speaker Scott Warrick, J.D., MLHR, SPHRWhen:                Tuesday, July 10, 2007Where:               The Cornhusker Marriott, 333 South 13th, Lincoln NE Meal & Program:    11:30-1:00 p.m. Cost:            Member $15.00, non-member $20.00 Meal:            Menu TBA   [Read More…]

I am personally not familiar with Hewitt Associates, but they have some great resources on their website.  They are an HR consulting firm, and have a lot of things on talent management, leadership, changing workforce, etc. but I want to highlight a couple of resources that are relevant to workplace diversity and inclusion efforts: Next   [Read More…]

This is from an interview of Robert Reich on the WSJ Career Journal site: Nowadays, any competitor can get access to the same information technology, the same suppliers, the same distribution channels, and often the same proprietary technology. The only unique asset that a business has for gaining a sustained competitive advantage over rivals is   [Read More…]

This comes from Monster.com, and was written by Dan Woog.  This is a topic that often gets left out of the organizational conversation. Why Minorities Distrust Employers’ Promotion Policies and Practices How Do We Change the System? by Dan WoogMonster Contributing Writer Despite the promises and HR policy initiatives, many minorities still don’t trust corporate promotion   [Read More…]

Another warning bell that we have a lot of work to do locally if we are going to be successful in leveraging the potential of a changing workforce: Omaha women an increasing source of talent, but few become leaders Study shows glass ceiling still an obstacle in Omaha A study conducted by the Women’s Fund   [Read More…]

I first became aware of the Implicit Assumptions Test, after reading Blink, by Malcolm Gladwell (which I recommend).  The IAT is a fascinating tool, which is part of Project Implicit at Harvard University.  Project Implicit is "a hands-on science museum exhibit, allowing web visitors to experience the manner in which human minds display the effects   [Read More…]

I personally have not attended this workshop, but I have heard rave reviews about it.  I know Beth Katz, she is a rockstar, and I just have no doubt that this is a valuable workshop and that it is delivered in an engaging manner. AND…they are practically giving it away.  From what I have heard   [Read More…]

A couple of webspaces that are worth checking out.  Both are maintained by Nick Hernandez out of Lincoln. Young Professionals Group Network is a site that is geared towards Young Professionals (which makes sense), and Strengths Based Neighborhood Association Model provides links to a variety of resources for community building, civic engagement, leadership development, etc.