Articles on research

Research: Can diversity budgets withstand the recession?
By Adeola Oduwole

As demographics continue to transform the composition of the marketplace and the workforce, diversity will become an increasingly important part of the strategic corporate strategy. But how will diversity fare in an uncertain economy, with slower business movement and tremendous cutbacks, and how are these diversity budgets being impacted?

Research: A link between subtle discrimination and high satisfaction?
By Barbara R Deane

A new study shows women employed in seven leading financial services firms are highly satisfied with their current positions and employers. At the same time, they report the existence of subtle discriminatory behaviors and practices. The key reason women enter the industry, and stay, is money.

Research: "Inclusion:" What do we know about it?
By Barbara R Deane

The following is a discussion of a new national survey about inclusion sponsored by the Workplace Diversity Network,* a joint project of the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) and Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR).

Research: New research for diversity and cross-cultural management
By Marita Graube

Researchers from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Watson Wyatt Worldwide have published a new report on the social, political, and economic effects of aging societies around the world.

Research: E-learning benchmarking study
By Barbara Deane

"E-Learning Across the Enterprise" is a new study benchmarking 11 companies that have had significant success using online learning. The study was conducted by Brandon Hall, a leading independent researcher in Sunnyvale, California (brandonhall.com) and author of Web-Based Training Cookbook, and Jacques LeCalvier, a partner in LeGroupe Mentor, Montreal, Canada.

Research: Studies say stereotypes hold women back
By Barbara Deane

Why do women comprise only 13 percent of the U.S. managers assigned abroad when they make up 49 percent of all managers and professionals?

Research:"Bar None: Report to the President of the United States on the Status of People of Color and Pro Bono Services in the Legal Profession"
By Barbara Deane

In July 1999, U.S. President William Clinton issued a Call to Action to the Legal Profession to diversify itself so that it reflects the society it serves, and to provide full service to communities of color so that they have equal access to the justice system.