Minority Talent Acquisition at the Center of Deloitte University's New Program

Mar 28, 2013 12:05 PM ET

Original article on The Contributor

Representatives from Fortune 500 companies, government, non-profits and academia examined the evolution of inclusive workplaces at the recent launch of the Deloitte University (DU) Leadership Center for Inclusion. The more than 250 attendees discussed a wide range of inclusion issues including minority recruiting, veteran hiring, attracting and retaining lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender talent, and growing the number of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Christie Smith, Ph.D, west region managing director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and managing partner for the Deloitte University Leadership Center for Inclusion, was instrumental in developing the vision and formation of the Center. Through the Center, Deloitte is changing the conversation around inclusion, and engaging thought leaders, clients, business leaders, and their professionals in the process.

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