Is Slack hitting the “tech wall” for diversity hiring?

When it comes to workplace diversity in tech, Slack has always been an industry leader.  The company, which is known for its enterprise chat software, constantly measures its diversity gains through partnerships with organizations like Code2040, Year Up and Project Include in an effort “to find more candidates with underrepresented backgrounds and develop strategies for the … Read more

Ciena Supplier Diversity & Small Business Program

Ciena Corporation is a supplier of telecommunications equipment and services that support the delivery and transport of voice, video and data service (wikipedia) To connect with hundreds of organizations, please visit https://supplierty.com To learn more about the program click on the link below: http://www.ciena.com/about/supplier-diversity/ Soundcloud Youtube

Exelon Company ComEd spends over $700 million with diverse suppliers

Exelon affiliate ComEd achieved record spend levels with diverse suppliers last year, finishing 2016 with $777 million in diverse spend.  Purchases include spend with minority, women, and veteran owned organizations. In 2011, the Energy Infrastructure Modernization Act (EIMA) created the smart grid program to help modernize its system for its 3.9 million customers.  According to … Read more

#WeAreNMSDC Podcast Episode 5: Three Leaf Productions – Family Values

On the fifth episode of the #WeAreNMSDC Podcast campaign, we chat with Ron Stokes, President & CEO of Three Leaf Productions / HM Marketing, LLC.  Before we begin, I want to personally thank each and every one of you for following the weekly podcast thus far!  Without your support we could not have reached so many … Read more

The FCC champions diversity in the communications industry

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is committed to correcting the diversity problem within the communications industry. In order to fulfill their goal, the FCC is planing to work with a committee to consulate the agency on ways to promote diversity. Members of the general public will be asked to provide recommendations to FCC’s panel that … Read more