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Archive for February, 2008

Spotlight on Boomers: Boomers redefining retirement and flexibility

February 18, 2008 at 6:00 am by: Diversity Insight

The face of aging in the United States is changing dramatically and rapidly, according to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau. Today’s older Americans are very different from their predecessors, living longer, having lower rates of disability, achieving higher levels of education and less often living in poverty. And the baby boomers, the [...]

Employee Network Groups: Make employees — and the company — happy

February 18, 2008 at 5:59 am by: Celeste Blackburn

Many employee network groups form, fail to attract significant membership or support, and disband.
The Asian American Professional Association (AAPA) at Henkel of America is not one of those: It was formed in early 2005, and its presence in the corporation continues to strengthen.

A Seat at the Table: Define diversity as “mission critical”

February 18, 2008 at 5:58 am by: Celeste Blackburn

When Corbette Doyle took on the role of chief diversity officer at Aon Corp. two years ago, she did so at the request of the CEO.

Black History Month: Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau

February 18, 2008 at 5:56 am by: Celeste Blackburn

To commemorate and celebrate the contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass [...]

Union to pay $6.2 million in historic race and national origin discrimination case

February 18, 2008 at 5:55 am by: Celeste Blackburn

Local 28 of the Sheet Metal Workers’ International Association in New York City (Local 28) will have to pay $6.2 million to a class of black and Hispanic workers. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Local 28 provided them fewer job opportunities because of their race or national origin. The monetary part of [...]

Data Points: The Boomers @ 62

February 18, 2008 at 5:54 am by: Celeste Blackburn

• The majority of Baby Boomers who turn 62 in 2008 plan to retire by age 65.
• The majority of Baby Boomers who are turning 62 this year have been married only once and have 2.4 children; however, only one in five say their children are living at home with them.