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<\/a>The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world\u2019s largest association devoted to human resource management, representing more than 250,000 members in over 140 countries.<\/p><\/div> The main theme of this article is that supplier diversity efforts do have a strong connection to similar efforts to recruit and retain the best employees via the widest possible diverse pool of candidates. Some of the particular points that I made in my interview with Ms. Hastings which were included in the article included: Total Engagement Consulting by Kimer is a certified diverse supplier (LGBT-BE) via the NGLCC<\/strong><\/a><\/p><\/div>In addition to myself, another LGBT-BE (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Business Enterprise) certified via the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) consultant, Jennifer Brown of Jennifer Brown Consulting<\/strong><\/a>, was quoted. We are both participating in the newest growing area of supplier diversity \u2013 LGBT owned businesses.<\/p>\n Early next week I will publish part 2 of this series which will include useful links to other recently publish articles around supplier diversity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As I kick off a new year of business for Total Engagement Consulting, I will start where I left off at the end of 2012. As the year came to a close, I seemed to be involved in various items … Continue reading
\nIn Mid-December, an online SHRM<\/strong><\/a> (Society for Human Resource Management) article was published where I was one of a handful of industry experts extensively quoted. Here is a link to that article, \u201cDiverse Suppliers Can Lead to Diverse Talent\u201d<\/strong><\/a> by Rebecca R. Hastings. NOTE: you need to be SHRM member to access the article, one of the benefits of joining SHRM! Ms. Hastings also provides a lot of useful data from an Institute for Supply Management (ISM)<\/strong><\/a> and ties the data in nicely to her main points<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\tThough the diversity procurement function may reside in an organization\u2019s procurement function or human resources function, the two areas must team closely together in these efforts.
\n\u2022\tCompanies should promote their diversity procurement efforts to be able to get the best suppliers from the widest possible pool.
\n\u2022\tFederal and state government efforts around supplier diversity have really helped the economic development of minority-owned businesses.
\n\u2022\tWhen employees know that their company is reaching a diverse range of suppliers, that will have a positive impact on their productivity, engagement, and recruitment.
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