­Often criticized in the past as well-intentioned but stagnant, corporate diversity departments at major organizations have never been so visible. With Google yesterday pledging a substantial sum to Code2040, a nonprofit fostering diversity in Technology, and several key players.

Last month I had the pleasure of hosting the Council of Urban Professionals’ first Chief Diversity Officer Roundtable, with our partner, Bloomberg LP. The evening’s proceedings were a deep dive into what employers can do to support women of.

Our nation and our workforce are both becoming more diverse. The share of people of color in the United States is increasing; more women are entering the labor force; and gay* and transgender individuals are making vital contributions to.