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Rochester Diversity Council
Corporate Office
1130 1/2 7th St NW, Ste 204
Rochester, MN 55901
507-282-9951
Demographic Snapshot: Demand & DiversityOver the past fifteen years, Rochester has become increasingly diverse. This trend is projected to continue, or even intensify, especially in terms of immigration. What will the trendlines look like in the coming years? What does this influx mean for Rochester businesses? Given the recent heated debates over immigration, you might be surprised how Rochester and its business community stand to benefit. Read on... |
Building a Diverse PipelineMany businesses claim that they would readily hire diverse applicants…if only they applied. Many companies are willing to take diversity if it comes to them, but they are either unwilling to make the needed effort to recruit, or they lack the understanding and resources to recruit effectively. They place ads in the paper, recruit from the same familiar schools, use the same interview protocol, and, not surprisingly, get the same meager results. Rochester Public Schools and the Mayo Medical School are two local organizations that are trying new strategies to build a pipeline of diverse candidates who will bring innovative perspectives and talents to their companies and the community. Want to learn what’s working? Read on… |
"Recruit Once, Hire Twice" Strategy Is Integral to IBM’s Diversity and Market Leadership
This summer through November 2006, IBM (AKA “Big Blue”) will host more than 51 weeklong EX.I.T.E. [EXploring Interests in Technology and Engineering] Camps for 1,700-plus middle-school girls at IBM sites around the world. “Each year, we select diverse engineers and scientists who 'bleed blue' to connect with girls, get them excited about math and science, and then give them a good look at successful women working in a variety of tech-related careers at IBM,” explained Ron Glover, incoming (as of August 1) Vice President, Global Workforce Diversity. “It’s just one of the ways in which we simultaneously develop our talent life-cycle and position IBM as an attractive place to work.” Read on... |
Interviewing Etiquette: What Can You Ask?
We've been through them as employees. We've been through them as employers. What are they? Interviews! They can be informative; they can be revealing; and they can help us find the best match for our company. They can also put us at risk. We all know it's important to gather as much information as possible when interviewing an applicant. However, while collecting this information, it's critical that we do not ask questions that could put our company at risk for a discrimination complaint. To help you navigate the interview process, the Diversity Council offers the following tips and guidelines. Read on... |
Fast FactMN hit a five year low for unemployment in May--3.3%, compared to 4.1% nationally. Olmsted County is even lower at 2.9%. |