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

I have a great deal of love for Omaha right now.  I have again been reminded of the amazing potential that exists in this city.  Today was the 3rd Annual Young Professionals Summit and congratulations are in order.  First of all, I want to congratulate the Young Professionsals Council.  They should be congratulated for keeping   [Read More…]

From SHRM:  ‘Diversity’ Defined in Less than a Third of Workplaces Report illustrates challenges in unlocking the strengths of diversity Alexandria, Va., Feb. 26, 2008 – Organizations believe workplace diversity is important—but only 30 percent have an official definition of it. And, there is no common language to guide companies in managing their diversity efforts.   [Read More…]

  2008 UNO Women of Color Awards The 2008 UNO Women of Color Awards are being presented to acknowledge the valuable contributions made by women of color in the greater Omaha area in arts and humanities, business/entrepreneurship, community service, education, science and technology, and youth leadership. The honorees’ insights, diverse perspectives and experiences are being   [Read More…]

From the Orlando Sentinel… Racial-harassment complaints shoot upDarryl E. Owens |  February 9, 2008 In time for Black History Month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission disclosed its latest tally of racial-harassment cases. And the news isn’t good. Cases of racial harassment reported to the EEOC jumped 24 percent last year, according to a report this   [Read More…]

Nice article out of the Wall Street Journal…     On Diversity, America Isn’t Putting Its Money Where Its Mouth IsBy CAROL HYMOWITZ At a time when Americans are congratulating themselves for having a diverse field of political candidates, their business leadership still doesn’t equally value diverse employees and managers. In fact, progress for women   [Read More…]

Do you work with humans?  How is that working out for you? Ever wish there was more collaboration, understanding, trust, teamwork, authenticity? Working with Humans: Diversity, Inclusion and Communication in our Work and in our Lives This engaging and interactive workshop will provide participants with a deep-dive examination of diversity, inclusion and communication and the   [Read More…]

2008 Black Employee Network (BEN) Scholarship is now available application here The mission of the Union Pacific Railroad Black Employee Network(BEN) is to recruit, retain and advance the careers of African-American employees within Union Pacific by promoting and facilitating both personal and professional growth, and by working with Union Pacific Senior Leadership toward an awareness   [Read More…]

An excerpt from this article at Diversity Inc. Affirmative Action on the Line in 5 States: Ward Connerly’s ‘Super Tuesday’by Jennifer Millman. Date Posted: February 26, 2008 While the presidential election tops everyone’s minds for the November ballot, five states also have to make decisions on affirmative action. If longtime affirmative-action foe Ward Connerly has   [Read More…]

Just a few of the facts that you can find at The Center for Women’s Business Research: Key Facts About Women-Owned Businesses Nearly 10.4 million firms are owned by women (50% or more), employing more than 12.8 million people, and generating $1.9 trillion in sales. Three quarters of all women-owned businesses are majority owned by   [Read More…]

Nebraskans United Events Tues., February 26, 2008 5:30 p.m. Community-wide rally on Legislative Resolution 233CA. Speakers: Louis Sullivan, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and ReNee Dunman, President, American Association for Affirmative Action Omaha Public Schools TAC Building Board Room, 2nd Floor 3215 Cuming Street (see map)