In a significant move supporting diversity and inclusion, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general, has issued guidance affirming the legality and importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the workplace. This collective effort aims to assist businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations in understanding that DEIA policies are not only lawful but also essential for creating thriving, compliant workplaces.
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Posted Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 3:25AM
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One of our recent partners, Yelp, shared their experience leveraging HBCU CONNECT to fill critical sales roles. They highlighted the targeted reach, efficiency, and strong network that made our service stand out from traditional recruitment methods. ...
Posted Thursday, February 20th 2025 at 4:14AM
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In light of recent federal policies, led by President Trump, rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, business leaders and advocates for workplace equity are sounding the alarm about the potential long-term consequences. These changes threaten to undermine decades of progress in creating equitable workplaces and fostering innovation through inclusive hiring practices. ...
Posted Wednesday, January 22nd 2025 at 6:44PM
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Understanding and Managing the Challenges
Don't let anyone tell you the term "working parent" is an oxymoron – a contradiction in terms. You can work while you parent. And you can do both very well. But no one said it was going to be easy!
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Posted Tuesday, December 9th 2014 at 12:32PM
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HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently announced a contest to promote opportunities for minority professionals with experience in the IT industry, to compete for prizes, recognition and possibly interview with Microsoft for a career ...
Posted Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 at 12:40PM
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HBCUConnect.com, in partnership with Microsoft, recently held a successful diversity recruitment and networking event for Black HR professionals in the Washington D.C. area.
Attended by over 65 guests, including leadership from Microsoft, HBCUConn ...
Posted Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 at 12:31PM
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HBCU Connect (www.hbcuconnect.com) and Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) today announced a partnership effort designed to promote hiring of African-American military veterans with relevant experience or education for career opportunities as part of Micro ...
Posted Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 at 12:24PM
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In partnership with Microsoft Cloud & Enterprise Business, Microsoft IT, and Global Foundations Services, HBCU CONNECT is offering black technical professionals the opportunity to meet with representatives from Microsoft to learn more about career op ...
Posted Wednesday, April 23rd 2014 at 12:17PM
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