New UN report shows value in diversity. The United Nations’ Women’s Unstereotype Alliance says that “inclusive campaigns persuade 62% of buyers to choose a product and make 15% of buyers more loyal.” How does this track with your own experiences, both professionally and as a consumer?

https://www.moreaboutadvertising.com/2024/09/go-woke-dont-go-broke-new-un-report-shows-value-in-diversity/

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Leased a new Mercedes and the dealership filed for new registration two months after the purchase. Now the temporary tags have expired and they won’t send me a new one. What can I do in this situation?

What's the biggest salary jump you've made in CTL, and how did you do it?

Anyone else think Dave Ramsey is a little full of himself? I applaud the work he does to get people out of debt. But alot of other things he says are not complete accurate and he comes across as smug

Has anyone here had a problem with a background check? I accidentally forgot to put a semester at a community college and to list schooling as periods of unemployment. Emailed HR to disregard form.

What is the best time to go into industry tax if you have no intent on staying long term (SM/Partner)?

How important are social skills in PA? And has yours improved over time as a result of working in PA?

what is the average # of years of experience to make manager in ITAA , currently hold Sec+ and CISA. also what is the average M1 salary in ITAA (Risk Advisory).

Who’s buying the dip today?!

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Meeting with a recruiter at one of the FAANG companies. I won’t be able to move jobs because of H1b /GC at least for the next year. Any idea if I should start off with that or should I just try to understand the work that they have been doing?

When can I expect the onboarding kit to get delivered ? I have joining in 7 days.

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I received offer a month ago n PES started at the same time
How long does it take for PES to complete..
Where can I check the status.....or how long be notifies
What is the process post PES.....
Please someone clarify who has joined recently

Is there any meeting on day 3 of joining

What should we do after day 2 induction program??

How many folks here looking to actually connect for serious relationship (potentially converting to marriage)?

I’ll start 🙋🏻‍♂️ 30, located in the US (east coast) - open to worldwide relocation.

When drafting a brief or other submissions for court or arbitration, do you use words such as clearly, erroneously, etc. to emphasize certain points? Our managing partner says that we should, but all of the writing guides for litigators that I've read repeats the mantra "show, don't tell" and explain that most judges dread such words.

I know that the politically correct thing to do here is to do whatever the managing partner wants me to do, but I just wanted to ask for other ppl's opinion.

Yoe 9
Relevant 4 years
Location : almost remote always (as i requested)
Package : 17lpa +2v + 1joining bonus

Feeling like lowballed by hr.
Though i had counter offer of 17.3 (15.7 fixed)

Queries:
1. Will exl pay the variable pay fully ?
2. Hr mentioned for client meetings i may need to come to Noida on my own expenses ( from chennai) but may be once in a year.
Is that true ?

Hello all! I am looking for a job in finance/investments, but I’m having trouble attracting attention from employers. I have a finance degree from UGA, but all of my experience (3.5 years) is in sales (tech and real estate), so no relevant internships unfortunately. Any advice on how to market myself better and where I should be looking would be greatly appreciated!

Who is trying to get together for a meet up in NYC? Want to start bring minorities in our industry together.

Had 3 rounds of interviews for a position at a place where leadership is all white. They said they loved me (a WOC) but decided to go with someone else who has more experience in the category.

African American 🐟 - why do I feel so annoyed when I hear “black” ads on the radio? With the sassy female leads and the urban slang and such. Feels so forced and wack. Just me?

I am a Sr. Designer in DC looking for a position as an Art Director with experience in brand strategy, alignment, print, motion & digital design. Interested in all openings. Thanks!

Do you have a mentor? I’m in the autumn of my career and I’ve had a  modicum of success in production and it’s time to give back.

Is everyone from a big city or do we have some south and midwest represented??

Happy Black History Everyone, let's make this a truly historic month!!

How painful was it to watch the situation in Charlottesville? I'm beginning to think that hatred is a unending part of American culture. No solution. No kumbaya. Just is what it is.

Is there any industry recognition for poc creatives the way adage and others recognize creatives?

Just started a new role at a global company and I'll be leading marketing efforts for my team.

The company is huge, but slow and isn't marketing savvy.

I'm making request for programs to make my life easier.

Monday -PM
Adobe
They're already integrating Salesforce.

What other software or ideas would you ask for?

I guess I’m officially being off boarded team doesn’t care no one has said anything … I’m a ball of nerves thankfully my old company wants me back — feeling so sad and angry and just incredibly nervous

I have a friend looking for a graphic designer that can build her a style guide. Anyone have any recommendations?

Please send websites as well.


Thanks

Is it just me or does it seem like teams with high diversity function the best and have the most creative work? Whenever I've worked with ie POC and fellow gay people, the work has always been stellar

If I got a raise for every micro aggression I’ve received while at my current agency, I’d be in a really high income bracket! Hah.

Any Chinese Creative here? Copy/Art? Or CD level and up? Been working for 6 years and I am the only Chinese Creative at every single place I’ve worked.

How do you all feel about D&I Reports? Do you think they’re still valuable and a stand-alone report or part of an integrated corporate message?