Industry News

Job Growth Slows for Women and Men in March

editor@diversity-executive.com 4/9/12

Of the 1.9 million jobs added to payrolls in the last year, 33 percent were filled by women and 67 percent were filled by men, according to an analysis by the Institute for Women's Policy Research.

YWCA to Honor Career Women of Achievement Honorees

editor@diversity-executive.com 4/3/12

The YWCA will honor the women with the award at the YWCA Salute to Career Women of Achievement luncheon at Duke Energy Convention Center May 9. Emmy-award winning journalist Deborah Roberts will be the keynote speaker for the event.

Ballard Spahr’s Gomez Honored by Hispanic National Bar Association

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/30/12

The award will be presented at the HNBA’s Mid-Year Corporate Counsel Conference on March 31. It is given to young attorneys who demonstrate professional excellence, integrity, leadership and commitment to the Hispanic community.

Report: Women Trump Men in Long Hours, Compensation Satisfaction

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/27/12

Fifty-four percent of women report working nine or more hours a day, compared to 41 percent of men, according to new data released in theFIT's “Report on Workplace Culture.”

McDonald's CEO Skinner to Retire

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/26/12

McDonald's board of directors elected president and chief operating officer Don Thompson to succeed Skinner as CEO, effective July 1. He will be the first African-American CEO of the company.

Echo Launches Online Training to Help Companies Do Business in China

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/26/12

The course is full of information that users can immediately apply in business situations, including how to mitigate risks of reputation, negotiate more effectively through intermediaries and position a company in China’s high-growth marketplace.

New Campaign Spotlights Affordable Care Act Benefits for Women

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/23/12

"Countdown to Coverage" was developed by Raising Women's Voices for the Health We Need, a national initiative working to ensure that health reform meets the needs of women and families.

Philly Law Firm Starts Affinity Group for Vets

editor@diversity-executive.com 3/21/12

As one of its diversity initiatives, Pepper Hamilton LLP has established its Veterans Affinity Group, dedicated to representing those at the firm who have served their country as members of the U.S. armed forces.

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