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Affirmative Action Versus Diversity
Are concerns about m inorities
and w om en low ering a w hite man's
chances o f getting a jo b the result o f
g o v ernm ent-m andated affirm ative
action? N ot necessarily. They could
be the result o f private-com pany pol­
icies, w hich have no relation to the
fédéra I program or any court-ordered
hiring plan. A ffirm ative-action plans
are required only at governm ent in­
stitutions and com panies that do at
least $50,000 worth o f business with
the federal governm ent and have at
least 50 em ployees.
O ther com panies may be sub­
je ct to court-ordered hiring plans if
they have a history ofdiscrim ination.
But, at many large corporations,
affirm ative-action hiring is self- im­
posed. Though they raise m any o fth e
same questions as affirm ative action,
these hiring policies are not m andat­
ed by the governm ent or regulated by
any federal agency. Som e are casual,
informal goals. O thers are as careful­
ly structured as any federally run
program .
Because private hiring policies
are not part o fth e public sector, they
are not publicly debated. T hese in­
formal, affirm ative-action-style p o l­
icies face less scrutiny and few er
challenges than the federal policies
under review.
Many com panies say the co n ­
troversy over affirm ative action has
had no effect on their plans. D iversi­
ty program s will continue, they say,
because it's good business.
A ffirm ative action is a touchy
subject, even at the level o f private
business.
Some C entral Florida co m p a­
nies did not return repeated calls
about their affirm ative-action poli­
cies. O thers w ere eager to talk about
their philosophies but shy about d is­
closing the details o f carry ing them
out. They m entioned the possibility
o f offending certain em ployees by
discussing the num ber o f w hites,
blacks, 11 ispanics and females in var­
ious jobs.
It’s easy to understand their hes­
itation. The d ebate o ver governm ent
affirm ative action has been em o tio n ­
al and divisive, dredging up the his­
tory o f race relations and assertions
o fd iscrim in atio n . Self-im posed h ir­
ing policies have so far avoided a t­
tention.
T h e re ’s also the troublesom e
corporate track record For all the
pride som e com panies take in their
hiring policies, m ost adm it to having
few black, H ispanic or fem ale em ­
ployees in top jobs.
“ Progress has been d isap p o in t­
ingly slow ,” said a federal co m m is­
sion appointed by form er President
Bush to study the co rp o rate “glass
ceilin g ." The Federal G lass C eiling
C o m m issio n issued its rep o rt in
M arch, based on research papers,
surveys, hearings and locus groups
M oreover, the d o w n sizin g o f
corporate Am erica has raised con­
cerns that com panies are taking a
step backw ard in hiring w om en and
m inorities. Fewer jo b s m ean fewer
opportunities to hire and prom ote
D ow nsizing also threatens to unseat
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B A N K IN G
Our tapestry
needs your talent.
A t Bank of America, our employees blend Into a tapestry with
custom ers and com m unities to form the fabric of our existence.
The diversity w ithin our com pany provides th e uncom m on thread
that unites us and sustains us as we continue to expand.
We have the following opportunities fo r people w ho thrive in this
kind of dynam ic, challenging environment:
Customer Service Representatives
Teleservices Representatives
Branch Operations Managers &
Assistant Managers
For consideration, apply in person at any branch, including Bank
o f America, Employment Center, 1001 SW Fifth Ave., 3rd floor,
Portland, OR 97208. Or you may fax your resume to (503) 275-
1616. We are an Equal O pportunity Employer.
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TO TA L Q U A L IT Y B E G IN S W IT H
A D IV E R S E W O R K F O R C E .
At Wacker Siltronic Corporation, a state-of-the-art production facility, we pro­
duce silicon wafers which are the heart of the electronic revolution. Our cus­
tomers are bringing the world’s technology into the 21st century and they
continually encourage us to improve our products and services through our
Total Quality Systems.
At the core of any quality system, is the quality of our personnel. We
attribute the creation and improvement of these quality systems to our cul­
turally diverse workforce. Since our founding in 1978, we have been com­
mitted to equal opportunity employment, fostering cultural diversity, and
creating an environment of mutual respect for the personal dignity of our
employees, our company, and our community.
To Wacker Siltronic Corporation, a commitment to diversity is far more than
just a good idea, it has become an inherent part of our corporate culture and
values.
We offer potential opportunities in production, information systems, engi­
neering, finance, and management. If you wish to join an organization who
believes in quality, people, and diversity, call our Jo bline at (503) 241-7547
for the latest openings.
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Bank off America
Video Promotes
Portland’s
Diversity
♦
E L E C T R IC L IG H T W A V E P R E S E N T S
A new video production to pro­
m ote Portland as a m ulti-cultural
convention destination has been made
by Roy Jay o f Portland and his O re­
gon C onvention and V isitors Servic­
es N etw ork.
T he sales tool was unveiled at a
recent luncheon o f th e Portland ar­
e a ’s T ri-C ounty Lodging A ssocia­
tion held at the Shilo Inns, A irport
Suites Hotel.
T he impressive, six m inute vid­
eo prom otes Portland as a destina­
tion for ethnic m inority conventions
and m eetings. The production was
applauded by area hotel m anagers
and hospitality sales representatives.
T he video features many people
o f co lo r and spotlights some o f Port­
la n d 's attractions and facilities. It
will be used to help convince travel
and business m eeting planners to
chose the Rose City for future con­
ventions, Jay said.
O v erall, the co u n try ’s ethnic
convention and tourism market is
valued at over $30 billion annually.
T he video will also be featured
in S eptem ber at the O regon C onven­
tion C e n te r's fifth anniversary cele­
bration.
CHICKEN & BISCUITS
Celebrates Diversity
“We believe that helping individuals of
diverse backgrounds and cultures helps build
a solid community.”
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HUMAN RACE is a community fund-raismq event for non-profit community service
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only fund-raiser with a mission to benefit any tax-exempt community service organization
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