-Society for Human Resource Management

Website for the world's largest association devoted to human resources management; www.shrm.org/diversity                             

-U.S. Dept. of Labor

Government website with information and resources for employers and employees; www.dol.gov

-Intercultural Communication Institute

Website for private, non-profit foundation designed to foster an awareness and appreciation of cultural differences; www.intercultural.org

-ADA Document Center

Website document center for Americans with Disabilites Act containing text of ADA and EEOC technical assistance manuals and links to internet sources devoted to disability issues; jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm

-Catalyst

Women's issues with employment, nonprofit research and advisory organization working to advance women in business and the professions; www.catalystwomen.org

-National Forum on People's Differences

Online forum encouraging dialogue and questions on ethnic and cultural differences; www.yforum.com

-Corvision

Online collection of diversity products; www.corvision.com

-Institute for Corporate Diversity

Diversity Online is the official website of The Institute for Corporate Diversity, a leading diversity database and research publisher in the U.S.; www.DiversityOnline.com

-Government of Ontario, Canada

Gateway to Diversity, a project of the Ontario government to aid business and service providers in creating inclusive workplaces; (Suggestion – Google Search and click on site)

-Virginia Commonwealth University

A gateway to employment for people with disabilities; www.worksupport.com

-Office of Disability Employment Policy (Dept. of Labor)

Job accommodation network for employees with disabilities, www.dol.gov/odep/

-American Association of People with Disabilities

Website containing a multitude of resources for people with disabilities; www.aapd.com

-National Urban League

Website containing resources and links for those interested in learning about cultural and racial diversity; www.nul.org

-Lee Gardenswartz and Anita Rowe

Website created by these two diversity trainers with a multitude of resources and links for diversity training; SHRM partners; www.gardenswartzrowe.com

-Diversity Inc.

Comprehensive site including training information and newsletter; www.DiversityInc.com

-South Carolina Diversity Council

Website for the Council whose mission is to encourage, support, and educate business leaders about diversity; www.SCdiversitycouncil.org

-American Association of Retired People

Resources for employers who want to maximize their use of older workers; www.aarp.org

-Administration on Aging

Designed to serve anyone with an interest in our nation's large and growing aging population; www.aoa.dhhs.gov/aoa

-American Society on Aging

Non-profit organization committed to enhancing the skills of those working with older adults; www.asaging.org

-Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI)

Website for institute committed to enhancing the development of sound employee benefits programs: www.ebri.org

-National Council on Aging

Website dedicated to organizations and professionals promoting the dignity and well-being of older persons; www.ncoa.org

-Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on  Workplace Supports; gateway to employment for people with disabilities; www.worksupport.com

-American Institute for Managing Diversity

Non-profit diversity think-tank committed to the field of managing diversity (404) 302-9226; www.aimd.org

-Diversity Central

Online database of articles, tools, and resources; www.diversitycentral.com

-Families And Work Institute – www.familesandwork.org

B. PUBLICATIONS

-The 10 Lenses: Your Guide to Living and Working in a Multicultural World. By: Mark Williams (founder and CEO, The Diversity Channel)

-Managing Diversity: A Complete Desk Reference and Planning Guide. By: Lee Gardenswartz and Anita Rowe. McGrawHill 1998

-The Managing Diversity  Survival Guide: A Complete Collection of Checklists, Activities, and Tips. Irwin Professional Publishing 1994

-The Diversity Toolkit. By: William Sonnenschein. Contemporary Books 1987

-Implementing Diversity. By: Marilyn Loden. McGrawHill 1996

-Diverse Teams at Work: Capitalizing on the Power of Diversity. Irwin Professional Publishing 1995

-The Lending and Diversity Handbook: Management Guide to Increasing Profits, Meeting Regulatory Requirements by Meeting the Diversity Needs of Your Community (specific to banking industry).  Irwin Professional Publishing. 1996

-Managing Diversity in Health Care.  Jossey-Bass Publishers 1998.

-Finding Diversity: A Directory of Recruiting Resources. By: Luby Ismail and Alex Kronemer SHRM, 2002

-Beyond Race and Gender. By: R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. (American Management Association, 1991)

-Capitalizing on Workplace Diversity: A Practical Guide To Organizing Success Through Diversity. By: Richard Y. Chang (Chang Assoc. 1996)

-The Cultural Diversity Sourcebook/The Cultural Diversity Fieldbook/The Cultural Diversity Supplement #1. By: G. Simmons, B.  Abramms, A. Hopkins  

-Designing and Implementing Successful Diversity Programs.  By: Lawrence Baytos (Prentice-Hall, 1995)

-Developing Competency to Manage Diversity: Readings, Cases, and Activities.  By: Ruby Beale, Taylor Cox, Jr. (Berrett-Koehler, 1997)

-The Diversity Directive. By: Robert Hayles and Armida Mendez Russell (Irwin Professional Publishing, 1996)

-Honoring Boundaries: Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace.  By: Joyce Kaser with Bette George and Arleen LaBella.

-Indispensable Employees: How to Hire Them How to Keep Them.  By: Martha R.A. Fields

-Managing Workforce 2000: Gaining the Diversity Advantage.  By: David Mamieson and Julie O'Mara (Jossey-Bass, 1991).

-Redefining Diversity.  By: R. Roosevelt Thomas, Jr. (American Management Association, 1996)

-Valuing Diversity: New Tools for a New Reality.  By: Lewis Griggs and Lente-Louise Louw, eds. (McGraw-Hill, 1994)

-Workforce 2020.  By: R. Judy and C.D'Amico (The Hudon Institute, 1998)

-Workplace Diversity: A Manager's Guide to Solving Problems and Turning Diversity into A Competitive Advantage.  By: Katharine Esty, Richard Griffin and Marcie Schorr Hirsch

-Religion in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Guide to Religious Discrimination and Accommodation.  By: Michael Wolf, et al (Hardcover - August 1998

 -Ethics in the American Workplace:  Policies and Decisions.  By: Robert  F. Landenson (Paperback - April 1995)

-The Good, the Bad, and Your Business: Choosing Right When Ethical Dilemmas Pull You Apart.  By: Jeffrey L. Seglin, Norman R. Augustine (Hardcover)

-Defining Moments:  When Managers Must Choose Between Right and Right.  By: Joseph L. Badaracco Jr., (Hardcover - September 1997)

-Measuring Diversity Initiatives.  By: Jonathan Stutz and Randy Massengale. HRMagazine, Dec. 1997, pp. 85-90.

-Organizational Efforts to Manage Diversity:  Do They Really Work? By: Debra R. Comer and Christine E. Soliman. Journal of Managerial Issues, Vol. 8, Dec. 1996, pp. 470+

-Measuring Diversity: A Strategy for Organizational Effectiveness.  By: Michael Wheeler.  Employment Relations Today, Spring 1998.

-Measuring Diversity Results.  By: Edward  E. Hubbard. (Global Insights Pub. 1997)

-Corporate Culture and Performance. By: John P. Kotter and James L. Heskett. (New York: The Free Press, 1992)

-A More Accurate Way to Measure Diversity. By: Karen Stephenson and Valdis Krebs. Personnel Journal, Oct. 1993

-Straight Talk About Gays in the Workplace: Creating an Inclusive Environment for Everyone in Your Organization.  By: Liz Winfield and Susan Spielman (AMA, 1995)

-Gay Issues in the Workplace.  By: Brian McNught.  (St. Martin's Press, 1993)

-Ethical Dimensions of Diversity. By: Willie E. Hopkins (Sage Publication, 1997)

1. Magazines

-Diversity : Career Opportunities and Insights.  Published by Timothy M. Clancy.  Career Recruitment Media, Inc.  

-Mosaics - SHRM monthly publication on workplace diversity

-The Workforce Diversity Catalog. (800) 444-7139; HR Press P.O. Box 28 Fredonia, NY 14063

-S.C. Diversity Magazine, published by Upstate Times (new – details to follow)

2. Videos

-Diversity Now - post 9/11 video by Coastal Communication Technology (800) 285-9107.

-Diversity Diner:  Food For Thought by Coastal Communication Technology (800) 285-9107.

-Blue-Eyed - one of the top 10 choices of Training Media Review for 1998; powerful video about workplace discrimination.  California Newsreel, (415) 621-6196

-Village of 100 – The Need for Tolerance and Understanding.  ConnectCo., (800) 665-5894

-Media Partners

Company sells training videos; www.media-partners.com

3. Newsletters

-Managing Diversity. By: Jamestown Area Labor Management Committee, Inc. P.O. Box 819 Jamestown, NY 14702-0819  

-HRPress

Publishing company's website with lots of diversity resources to review online and order; www.hrpress-diversity.com

C. TRAINING RESOURCES

-Diversity Bean

Company sells jelly beans as handouts during training sessions; www.diversitybeans.com

-Berkshire Associates, Inc.

HR and affirmative action training; www.berkshire-aap.com

-Biddle Consulting Group, Inc.

Equal employment opportunity training and software; www.biddle.com

-Common Ground

Consulting firm specializing in sexual orientation issues; www.common-grnd.com

-Business and Legal Reports, Inc.

Program for developing affirmative action plans; www.blr.com

-Dr. Don Reese - conflict management consultant specializing in family businesses.  Website: www.ronreece.com

-Al Gray-diversity consultant – JAG Consulting:  Email: algry21@aol.com

-Jonathan Marcy – Management Advisory Services - management consultant/diversity training; speaks Spanish – (803) 609-1624.  E-mail: jmarcy@leadtheway.net

-Tod Ewing - resource for cultural awareness – Hanna Ewing and Associates.  Email: TEwing1431@aol.com

- Susan Lill, SPHR Align HR, 617 N Main St Ste. B Greenville SC 29601 (864) 331-8700*

-Barbara Annis and Associates - Canadian and International diversity expert www.baainc.com

-The Richardson Company, Training Media

Lots of training material available for purchase on diversity and disability; www.rctm.com

-The Diversity Training Group

Consulting and diversity training resources available on a wide range of issues; www.diversitydtg.com

*  information from GSHRM Member List

D. Local Associations

-Piedmont American Indian Association Lower Eastern Cherokee Nation, Chief Gene Norris (864) 683 – 1421, information and support for those interested in American Indian culture and heritage

- Greenville NAACP, P.O. Box 8657, Greenville, SC 29604 (864-235-3327); National Association for the Advancement of Colored People  

-The Urban League of the Upstate, 15 Regency Hill Drive, P.O. Box 10161, Greenville, SC 29603 (864-244-3862); dedicated to the mission of enabling African-Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power and civil rights

- British American Chamber of Commerce – Tim Baiden (864) 294-6710

- British Service Providers – Henry Burwell (864) 250-2212

- Greenville Chinese Cultural Association – Yaruan Cai (864) 483-9339 www.greenvillechinese.org

-Atlanta/Greenville Dutch Club (864-574-2587), J.C. Kolk, support and information group for people of Dutch origin 

- Alliance Francaise du Piedmont (864-288-9040), Monique Glass, support and information group for people of French origin; www.geocities.com/afgvl/

- German American Club of Greenville – Brigite Hardin, (864) 878-2664

-German American Chamber of Commerce, Dave Lewis (864) 233-3230 www.gaccsouth.com/en/chapters/south-carolina/ , promoting trade and business development with Germany

-Hispanic Mission, (864) 848-1011; Alfred Middleton; support and information for people of Hispanic origin

- Hispanic American Women’s Association – Lilian Garcia plantabaja@aol.com

-India Association of Greenville, Narendra Shah (864) 801-1289

- Progressive Indian Women’s Club (PIWC) – Alka Bhavsar (864) 292-0445

-International Center of the Upstate – Dr. Patricia Marby Harrison (864) 467-4579 www.internationalupstate.org

-International Center of the Upstate (ICU) (864-467-4579), Jerry Gibbons, P.O. Box 9255 Greenville, SC 29604, resource for people of foreign origin or nationality now residing in the Upstate; icugvl@aol.com

-Irish Cara Club www.irishcaraclub.com, support and information for people of Irish origin

-Italian American Club of Greater Greenville, Dick Travaglini (864) 292-2537, information and support for those of Italian origin

- Japan America Association – Yuji Kishimoto (864) 654-7567

- Korean Association of Greenville – Wan Soo Choi (864) 226-9908

-Philippine-American Association of the Carolinas, http://paac-sc.org, support and information for people of Philippine origin

- Polish-American Association – Jan Juskiewiez 9864) 297-0870, support and information for people of Polish origin

-Nippon Center Foundation, (864-987-9591), Yuri Tsuzuki, 500 Congaree Rd. Greenville, SC 29607, information center for all interested in Japanese culture; info@nippon-center.org

- Sister Cities International – Greenville - Jerry Gibbons (864) 232-0936

- Sveorna/Swedish Club – Gunnel Strom (864) 268-0069

- Swiss American Society of the Piedmont – Frizt Morf (864) 476-8420 www.swissclub.net

- Vietnamese American Community of the Greenville – Luong Nguyen, PhD (864) 232-0936