Sessions

CORPORATE DIVERSITY AS A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE
Washington 4
Monday 10/24/2011 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to calendar
1.25 HR Credit
Workplace Application:
Join the presenter who played a role in settling some of the most signifi cant employment discrimination cases of our time, including Texaco’s $115 million settlement and Coca-Cola’s $192.5 million settlement, as he dispels myths ab 

This session is recommended for senior and executive D&I practitioners. Careful diversity planning has been shown to reduce turnover, increase employee productivity and motivation, and result in higher revenue. In this session we will discuss recent studies that confirm the business benefits of diversity and inclusion. You will also get a better understanding of the impact of the Obama administration’s personnel appointments, budgetary priorities, and regulatory changes on corporate diversity programs. Finally, we will discuss best practices for decreasing the risk of systemic discrimination litigation as well as learn about the top 10 best practices for effective diversity programs.

Presenter:
Weldon H. Latham, Esq., senior partner,
Jackson Lewis, LLP