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Diversity Articles
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Diversity Resource Links
SHRM Workplace Diversity Initiative
For information on SHRM's Workplace Diversity Initiative, contact
SHRM Diversity Initiative
Society for Human Resource Management
1800 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703/548-3440, Fax: 703/535-6492
You can also visit their website at: www.shrm.org/diversity.
For more information on diversity issues in the workplace, SHRM members
infocen@shrm.org. Be sure to include your name and SHRM member number on your correspondence.
Commonwealth Workforce Networks
Local Contact: Evenly Kaiser (703) 277-3511
evelyn.kaiser@drs.virginia.gov
The Commonwealth Workforce Network is an alliance of workforce development professionals including public and private organizations in partnership with the business community. The NETWORK provides easy, cost-effective access to a diverse applicant pool through a variety of incentives and resources.
THE NETWORK ADVANTAGES
- Save time and money
Profile your company at monthly meetings
Post job openings
Learn about community resources, assistive technology in the workplace and local labor market trends
- Reduce recruitment costs
Gain quick and easy access to screened, qualified candidates
Referrals are FREE and with NO OBLIGATION
- Gain from Financial Incentives
Tax Credits
Subsidized On-the-Job training programs
- Hire from under-utilized labor sources
Mature workers
Persons with disabilities
Down-sized/displaced workers
Economically disadvantaged persons
See how a diverse selection of workforce candidates can meet your needs!
Mission Statement
To enhance partnerships among workforce development professionals and the business community
Diversity Publications
Business Matters
http://www.vadrs.org/business/BusinessMatters/business_matters.htm
Quarterly, business-focused newsletter distributed statewide by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Service for employers and workforce professionals committed to the employment of people with disabilities
Other Links
There are ways you can make a world of difference in your own backyard. The following link has over 30 non-profit agencies serving the Northern Virginia area. www.inyourbackyard.org.
Habitat for Humanity - Northern Virginia: www.hfhnv.org
Junior League of Northern Virginia: www.jlnv.org
Disclaimer: This list is not all inclusive. Dulles SHRM does not endorse these groups. If you have a group you would like included to the list, please email Evelyn Kaiser.
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