CEO DATELINE - Chemical society calls for end to racism in publishing, academia
The American Chemical Society said it will take steps to address bias and discrimination in the publication of scientific articles, pointing to the low number of black students who receive advanced degrees in chemistry. Want more news?
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - U.S. Chamber to hold ‘Equality of Opportunity' summit
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to explore what it says are some of the underlying challenges driving inequality for black Americans in the areas of education, employment, entrepreneurship and the criminal justice system. Want more news?
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Groups seeking to diversify staff must rethink hiring process
Associations need to examine where they are looking for new employees and take steps to weed out bias in candidate interviews McMiller, left, and Velásquez Many associations may assert they are equal opportunity employers in their listings for job openings, but that doesn't mean they practice what they preach.
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Survey aims to give groups guidance on inclusion efforts
12 associations participate in Welcoming Environment study Mason (left) and Hockman
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Association kicks into ‘overdrive' to coordinate virus response
American Society for Microbiology reaches out to supply chain association to develop software needed to get testing supplies to clinical labs Bertuzzi The American Society for Microbiology has long said that microbes know no borders, and with the global spread of COVID-19, "I don't think we need to convince anyone that we're right about that," said CEO Stefano Bertuzzi.
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Global Business Travel Association CEO placed on administrative leave
SolombrinoThe Global Business Travel Association's board of directors announced early Saturday that CEO Scott Solombrino has been placed on administrative leave following preliminary results of a probe of allegations of staff harassment and inappropriate remarks.
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