Sessions

Concurrent Session
How to Develop a Successful Diversity Program
S402
Monday 06/17/2013 07:00 AM - 08:15 AM   Add to calendar
1.25 HR Credit | Competencies: Global & Cultural Effectiveness | Intended Audience: Executive-level
Workplace Application:
The session will show you how organizations can best utilize 'difference' for competitive advantage. 

 

Today's rapidly changing demographics and increasing emphasis on a global world continue to move workplace diversity to the forefront of effective organizational strategies. As the business case for diversity continues to evolve, the focus is on how organizations can best utilize 'difference' for competitive advantage. To support diversity in your company, you must lead the culture change by defining diversity, making the business case for it and developing a diversity vision to set the stage for effective diversity management and initiatives. You will learn how your organization’s diversity program can help you attract and retain the best talent as well as results in reduced costs associated with turnover, absenteeism and low productivity. 

Patricia McGinlay Clendening, GPHR, SPHR Photo
Presenter:
Patricia McGinlay Clendening, GPHR, SPHR, President,
HR Strategies, LLC