Ge Commitment: Gender Disparities and Jeffrey Immelt

ge commitment: That echoed Apple CEO Tim Cook message to workers that the tech giant welcomes everyone, regardless of what they look like, where they come from, how they worship or who they love, according to Hamilton Spectator. Oscar Munoz of United Continental Holdings said in a message to employees that they represent every creed and conviction, background and belief. Jeffrey Immelt affirmed GE commitment to people of all races, genders and sexual orientations in an internal blog post Wednesday musing on the election. Diversity issues have come to the fore as the presidential campaign exposed and deepened bitter divisions on matters such as the treatment of women and minorities; the rights of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender workers; and gender disparities on the job. Starting about midnight on Tuesday, Karyn Twaronite, global diversity and inclusiveness officer at consulting and accounting firm EY, said she received hundreds of emails from employees raising concerns, thoughts and observations as well as areas of angst. Following Donald Trump surprise victory over Hillary Clinton this week, companies now are grappling with how to ease tensions and move forward. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.