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According to a recent Fortune Magazine study, the composite stock returns of the 50 best companies
for Asians, Blacks and Hispanics outperformed the S&P 500 on both a three-year and five-year time period. This statistical
finding, combined with the evolution towards a more racially diverse workforce, supports the viewpoint that companies without
strong diversity initiatives in place are increasingly at a competitive disadvantage in the new millenium. In today's uncertain
economy, recognizing and advancing the concept of diversity in your workforce and customer base will be a fundamental driver for
future success. Unlike previous cyclical downturns where corporate diversity efforts fell by the wayside due to budget cuts, smart
companies today recognize the dynamics of a changing workforce and the need to remain diversity focused in their business practices.
Who are the companies and individuals leading this charge and why have they been successful in advancing the concept of diversity
in their organization? Hunt-Scanlon's Human Capital Advantage Conference — Diversity Strategies for the Executive Suite
gives you the unique opportunity to hear from some of America's foremost experts in the field of workplace diversity. Come
learn, debate and challenge your peers on diversity management strategies needed for 21st century success.
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Advancing the Concept of Managing Diversity |
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To effectively influence your organization in the area of
diversity ultimately requires an ability to understand the difference between diversity and representation. One of
the nation's leading pioneers in diversity management will demonstrate the concept of how diversity goes far beyond
the characteristics of race and gender.
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Dr. R. Roosevelt Thomas Jr.
President
American Institute for Managing Diversity
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 Keynote Address:
Selling Diversity to Senior Management |
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Inculcating diversity to your corporate culture requires firm commitment from senior management.
How do America's most diverse companies ensure that their executives support corporate policies with appropriate action? The CEO from one of
America's Most Admired Companies discusses how his organization gets its senior leadership on board with diversity.
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Robert Nardelli
Chairman and CEO
The Home Depot, Inc. |
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Morning Keynote Address: Facing the Future: Why Diversity Matters |
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Successfully managing and developing a diverse workforce will be vital for corporate
success in the 21st century. A former U.S. Labor Secretary, who now chairs Coca-Cola's diversity task force, will discuss the trends that
are shaping the workforce of the future and the diversity challenges employers need to address to remain competitive.
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Alexis M. Herman
Chairman, Coca-Cola Diversity Initiative
former U.S. Secretary of Labor |
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Globalization and Diversity |
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Executives at global companies must develop a clear
understanding of the complex cultural, legal and historical challenges of local and regional workforces. A leading global diversity expert
will discuss Towers Perrin's recent research on best practices in global diversity. This will include examples of how global companies
are dealing with tough issues (e.g., gender, race, religion, sexual orientation) in various countries and cultures throughout the world.
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Margaret Regan
Global Diversity Practice Leader
Towers Perrin |
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Best Practices: Attracting Diverse Talent |
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Some companies are recognized "employers of choice," widely known to embrace and
nurture diverse employees. But even these companies, magnets for the best and the brightest, sometimes struggle to bring on board as
many minority applicants as they would like. A panel of experts on diversity and recruitment explore the most successful strategies.
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Moderated by:
Gilroye A. Griffin Jr.
Managing Director Global Diversity Practice
Korn/Ferry International
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Rod Gaines
Vice President, Corporate Diversity
Cendant
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Alfonso Martinez
Director of Diversity and Employment Marketing
Capital One Financial Services
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Anthony P. Carter
Director, Culture and Diversity
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company |
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Luncheon Address:
Dispelling Myths – The "Pipeline Problem" |
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When it comes to the very highest positions, recruiters often complain of a lack of women
and minorities with the appropriate experience. Often referred to as "the pipeline problem," the thinking is that women and
minorities haven't been working in corporate settings long enough to have percolated into the top ranks. A veteran executive recruiter
dispels that myth, and shares his personal experiences in searching out diverse executives for corporate clients.
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A. David Brown
Managing Director
Whitehead Mann Pendleton James |
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Diversity and the Bottom-Line |
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Diversity is now a business imperative, but it remains hard to tie diversity initiatives
to financial performance. The diversity chief of the world's largest non-bank financial institution talks about how incorporating diversity
practices throughout her companyÕs business model helped boost its bottom line.
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Maria Johnson
Vice President of Diversity
Fannie Mae |
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The War of Attrition: Managing Talent Loss |
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Many companies are reluctant to invest in development programs for minorities –
arguing they often lose these individuals who, once trained, seek advancement opportunities outside the company. How can companies
prevent departures and defections by their most hard-to-replace employees? A panel of senior human resource executives from the
Atlanta area will discuss their companies' strategies and tactics for ensuring that the best talent sticks around.
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Moderated by:
J. Veronica Biggins
Partner
Heidrick & Struggles International
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Geri Thomas
SVP, Personnel
Bank of America
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Anthony Austin
VP, Human Resources
Delta Airlines
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Sylvester Mendoza
Director of Diversity Strategy
Quest Diagnostics |
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Afternoon Keynote Address:
Restoring Your Brand Name |
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A race discrimination or sexual harassment lawsuit and the accompanying media embarrassment
can wreak havoc on a company's image and morale. How can top executives effectively steer companies through such a crisis? Denny's
Chief Diversity Officer will discuss the role of corporate leaders in remaking a company's culture and rehabilitating its good name.
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Ray Hood-Phillips
Chief Diversity Officer
Advantica Restaurant Group |
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