As the founder of the National Diversity Council, I would like to welcome you to the first edition of the 2016 California Diversity Council Newsletter. We are very excited about our past accomplishments in 2015 and look forward to a robust agenda in 2016. This March we will be hosting one of our most popular events, the Women in Leadership Symposium, in several cities throughout California. The symposium offers an opportunity for attendees to observe, learn, network and hear different perspectives from a diverse mix of female executives who have made the climb up the corporate ladder.
In today's economy, higher education can be critical for progressive career development. The job market continues to be competitive. More job seekers are pursuing a college degree that can enable them to acquire relevant employment opportunities as well as promotions. Veterans notice that they also need a college education or training. A higher education can help them gain top positions within the military, as it is often required to progress beyond the rank of captain.
According to a 2012 Gallup poll in which 120,000 U.S. adults participated, 3.4% identified themselves as either lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT). This means today's workplace is more diverse than ever before; so, learning to embrace differences has become an imperative for organizational success.
March 4, 2016 San Diego Diversity Council Workshop
March 8, 2016 7th Annual San Fancisco Women in Leadership Symposium
March 9, 2016 7th Annual San Diego Women in Leadership Symposium
March 10, 2016 7th Annual Los Angeles Women in Leadership Symposium
March 10, 2016 Inaugural Sacramento Women in Leadership Symposium
Elana Hobson has been named chair of the California Diversity Council (CADC) state board of directors. Hobson is the former SVP of Operations for Jack in the Box Inc. She oversaw the operation of all company and franchised Jack in the Box restaurants in the U.S. “Elana has a strong track record of leading and implementing various initiatives company wide in her role at Jack in the Box, making her the ideal candidate to take on the role of chair for the California Diversity Council during this time of rapid growth and expansion,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council.
What does it take to lead a multigenerational workforce? This is a question that is asked by many millennials who are in a leadership position. The modern-day work force is comprised of four generations: Traditionalist, Baby boomer, Generation X, and Millennials. As a young leader, effectively managing a diverse workforce can appear to be a daunting task, however the keys to being a successful leader are authenticity, communication, and trust.
The months of February and March seek to highlight the contributions of African Americans and Women, recognizing that their significant impacts have changed the fabric of the workforce and our communities. In celebration of February's Black History Month and March's Women's' History Month, it is important to embrace the accomplishments of these two diverse groups.
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