Top Places to Work: Diversity edition
These firms from the Globeâs 2020 Top Places to Work rankings received the highest scores on a separate survey about diversity, equity, and inclusion
By Katie Johnston Globe Staff,Updated April 26, 2021, 3:48 p.m.
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An online sports betting company might not seem the most likely employer to offer progressive gender-transition benefits,
but DraftKings recently rolled out a comprehensive plan that goes above and beyond what many organizations provide. The Boston company covers medical procedures traditionally considered elective, such as vocal cord and facial feminization surgeries, and provides a concierge service to help employees navigate the process. Paid time off for these and other procedures is also covered as part of the medical leave benefit.
CONTENT: Press Release
HOUSTON, April 1, 2021 /3BL Media/ - DiversityFirstTM is recognizing the 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers at the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on April 21-22 and April 28-29. Award winners have been selected from organizations across the country and represent various industries such as healthcare, technology, and entertainment.
“As diversity, equity, and inclusion are finally being seen and acknowledged as serious, pressing matters of discussion, we are delighted to honor and recognize those who have been tirelessly championing belonging and allyship - even before the topic was on the forefront of Americans’ minds. We thank you, our top 100 Diversity Officers, for your work and commitment, and we look forward to witnessing all that you’ll accomplish, all the leaders that you’ll develop, and the impact you’ll leave behind in the DEI sphere,” says National Diversity Council founder Dennis Kennedy.
In his words, You should probably be a bit cognitively drained.
Smith is the head of inclusion, diversity, and engagement at content delivery network provider Akamai. He said mental exhaustion is a sign you were listening to the candidate and paying close attention to their answers.
As talent leaders across industries revamp their hiring protocols to be fairer, and to yield a diverse pool of candidates, Smith s test is one simple way to judge the strength of your interview process.
Hiring managers often gravitate toward candidates they d like to be friends with, which can create a more or less homogenous organization of people with similar backgrounds, interests, and personalities. But a job interview done well, at least shouldn t feel like a casual chat with a friend. It should be a space for rigorous assessment of whether this person will add value to the team.
Rebels defeat Alcorn State, 11-1, in eight innings
OXFORD, Miss. Five Ole Miss pitchers combined for 14 strikeouts as the Rebels took care of Alcorn State 11-1 in eight innings Tuesday night at Swayze.
Freshman Josh Mallitz went four innings and fanned six to earn his first career win. Four relievers Luke Baker, Cody Adcock, Brandon Johnson, and Wes Burton struck out two each in one inning of work apiece.
T5 | Mallitz will cap his night after a career best 4.0 IP and 6 K s.@lukeobaker in to pitch.
Ole Miss 3, Alcorn State 0 pic.twitter.com/EcHe2iyzlx
The Rebels were able to score three runs in the third inning four more in the sixth and ended the game due to the mercy rule in the eighth. Tim Elko and Hayden Leatherwood each went 2-for-3 in the Ole Miss eight-hit attack. Hayden Dunhurst scored three runs as he walked four times and was hit by a pitch.