Using first person perspective, case studies, and practical guidance, nine specialists from business and management explore ways to think about and promote equality in the workplace. Topics include transitioning from affirmative action to "affirming diversity;" a new model for understanding and leveraging diversity; the glass ceiling and what it will take to shatter it; finding an equitable solution for providing flexible work schedules to both parent and non-parent employees; mentoring minorities; gender rivalries in the workplace; making changes in the work culture to retain high-performing female employees; and sexual diversity issues in the workplace. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)