By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

For 10 years, DiversityInc has complied a list of the top 50 companies in the United Stated based on their policies on diversity.

About 1,000 companies were sent a detailed survey of more than 200 questions. The overall intent is to draw an accurate picture of a company’s culture.

Each company that enters receives a report card based on four areas that are measured: CEO commitment, human capital, corporate and organizational communications, and supplier diversity plus a total point score.

A company must have at least 1,000 U.S. employees to take part in the survey. In 2009, 401 companies participated.

DiversityInc, located in Newark, N.J., is a consulting firm that specializes in diversity information and management.

Here are the top 50 American companies for diversity, according to the DiversityInc survey:

No. 1 Johnson & Johnson
No. 2 AT&T
No. 3 Ernst & Young
No. 4 Marriott International
No. 5 PricewaterhouseCoopers
No. 6 Sodexo
No. 7 Kaiser Permanente
No. 8 Merck & Co.
No. 9 The Coca-Cola Co.
No. 10 IBM Corp.
No. 11 Procter & Gamble
No. 12 Verizon Communications
No. 13 American Express Co.
No. 14 Bank of America
No. 15 JPMorgan Chase
No. 16 Abbott
No. 17 Cox Communications
No. 18 Pepsi Bottling Group
No. 19 MGM MIRAGE
No. 20 Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
No. 21 KPMG
No. 22 Health Care Service Corp.
No. 23 Accenture
No. 24 PepsiCo
No. 25 Capital One Financial Corp.
No. 26 Henry Ford Health System
No. 27 Colgate-Palmolive
No. 28 Ford Motor Co.
No. 29 The Walt Disney Co.
No. 30 Comerica
No. 31 Wells Fargo & Co.
No. 32 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
No. 33 Deloitte
No. 34 HSBC – North America
No. 35 Xerox Corp.
No. 36 Monsanto Co.
No. 37 AARP
No. 38 Time Warner Cable
No. 39 Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
No. 40 Toyota Motor North America
No. 41 MasterCard Worldwide
No. 42 Cummins
No. 43 MetLife
No. 44 WellPoint
No. 45 Prudential Financial
No. 46 SC Johnson
No. 47 General Mills
No. 48 Aetna
No. 49 CSX
No. 50 KeyBank

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By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

The baby boomers “are coming”; boomers are going to get older. And as they age, they’ll want health care workers to help them in their homes. 

Baby boomers will put unprecedented demands on the nation’s long-term care resources, and policy makers should act now to prepare for what appears to be an uncertain future, said Howard Gleckman, senior research associate at the Urban Institute, speaking at a long-term care symposium this week. 

Pay is a problem; 19 percent of home care aides and 16 percent of nursing home aides are compensated at a level insufficient for them to rise above the poverty line, Gleckman said. 

But as salaries for home care aides go up, it’s more difficult for older Americans and their families to afford the care. 

The symposium emphasized the need for a national long-term care strategy including funding, education, and support for the caregiver as part of health care reform. It also highlighted the numerous legislative proposals in support of caregivers aimed at helping to solve the nation’s long-term care challenges. 

See the article “Home Health Aide Shortage Looms, Experts Warn” on ConsumerAffairs.com for details.

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 By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

• Document as many of the facts of the discrimination as possible so you’ll have a record that you can use if a claim is filed.
• Consider making a formal complaint with your employer.
• File a complaint with the nearest field office of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or EEOC.
• File a complaint with your state EEOC.
• Contact an attorney.

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Below is a list of some wonderful books and resources in these times of economic and emotional turmoil.

A Journey Well Taken: Life After Loss by Elaine Williams
http://www.ajourneywelltaken.com

A Widow’s journey through loss, grief and renewal
Midwest Book Review – 5 Stars

Book: Money and Manifesting by Dyan Garris. Why the Law of Attraction is not enough to manifest and exactly what to do about it. Learn to manifest in a multi-dimensional, integrative way. www.voiceoftheangels.com  mail@voiceoftheangels.com

Diagnosis: Lupus, The Intimate Journal of a Lupus Patient
When she was suddenly assaulted by myriad baffling symptoms of joint pain and extreme fatigue, the author embarked on an intensive search for diagnosis and treatment of what would be diagnosed as systemic lupus erythematosus, a little-known autoimmune disease that promised to destroy her body, her mind and her spirit. From the pages of her intimate daily journal, we travel with her through chronic joint pain, frustration, anger and grief for her former self to her current state of remission. Far from being a litany of complaints, the author’s pages reveal her unexpected spiritual growth and gratitude for life itself, and she hopes she can be of help to others who suffer from this disease or other chronic illness.
Contact: marilyncmorris@ sbcglobal. net

Invisible Blueprints — Intuitive Insights for Fulfillment in Life by Diane Brandon – 5-Star Rating on Amazon.com

Invisible Blueprints encapsulates information Diane Brandon has gained through her integrative intuitive counseling work with clients and covers such topics as personal growth and unfolding, essence, relationship types, soul agreements, purpose and mission, reincarnation, spectrum of consciousness, manifesting, and even how readings are evolving from “fortune-telling” to counseling and personal facilitation.
Available on Amazon.com and www.dianebrandon. net/products.asp

Contact: diane@dianebrandon. com

Law of Achievement; Discover Your Purpose, Possibility and Potential
Law of Achievement offers a rare look into what it really means to discover your purpose, possibility and potential. Kathleen and Lori dare to reveal uncommon and rarely explored philosophies in this unique book.
Message of Hope; Inspiriational Thoughts for Uncertain Times
Message of Hope offers invaluable, inspirational, highly recommended perspectives for dealing with life’s uncertainties, especially those arising from change, loss, death, and fear. Each single page observation is worth of contemplation and reflection.
Kathleen Gage
The Street Smarts Marketer
P.O. Box 551
Pleasant Hill, OR 97455
541.654.0426
http://www.kathleengage.com

http://www.themarketingmindset.com (blog)
http://www.dailyawareness.com (spiritual blog)

How to Heal from Psychic Attack the Problem Solvers Alphabet by Nita Hickok ISBN 1411688708
The Problem Solvers Alphabet uses symbols to cleanse, clear and resolve problems in the persons life to empower them in all of their decisions.

http://www.lulu.com/astralhealer

Bringing to Beneficial Law of Attraction: The Manifestation Teachings her extensive studies in ancient and contemporary wisdom and philosophy, Ms Bradford has acquired more then a quarter of a century expertise in Clinical and Transpersonal hypnosis. In spite of her extensive professional credentials, she could never have imagined the singular psychic event that would transform her life. Commencing in the winter of 2004, a hypnosis client, Lena Lees spontaneously channeled twenty-eight sessions delineating Eastern goddess of Compassion, Kuan Yin’s modern spiritual scriptures. Witness and transcriber of these sessions, Ms. Bradford then compiled them into the extraordinary manuscript, The Living Word of Kuan Yin: The Teachings and Prophecies of the Goddess of Compassion and Mercy. Distilling from that work, the essence of the goddess teachings, Ms. Bradford now brings to you the highlights of Kuan Yin’s world-renowned compassion along with the next generation of manifestation sciences.
The Living Word of Kuan Yin <”

http://www.amazon.com/Living-Word-Kuan-Yin/dp/1419646400

Beneficial Law of Attraction: The Manifestation Teachings: www.lawofattractioninfo.

Storm
by: Joyce A. Anthony
“Who he is and why he’s here is a mystery, even to Storm–a mystery that can only be solved within the whirling rainbow. As he searches for answers, he touches the lives of society’s forgotten and when he finds his identity, nobody is left untouched.”
http://www.storm.2freedom.com/

A Book Inside, How to Write, Publish, and Sell Your Story available through http://www.BooksByDenbow.Weebly.com

Learn to write a book, what publishing options you have, and how to market for success!

Boosting Your Baby’s Brain Power
Boosting Your Baby’s Brain Power offers practical and fun ways for parents to develop and nurture maximum brain power from the womb to baby’s first birthday!
Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year
With its realistic portrayal of the many ways that life is changed after the baby is born, Oh, Baby offers practical advice and sensitive know-how to help you survive — and even thrive! — in the first year.
It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence
In It’s Twins, parents of multiples tackle the important questions on raising twins of any age with plenty of tips, tales, tricks-of-the-trade, trivia and more.
Boosting Your Baby’s Brain Power
http://tinyurl.com/5u3twx

Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year
http://tinyurl.com/57bzqw

It’s Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence
http://tinyurl.com/6fkr8n

MAY I SEE YOUR HAND? Palm Reading for Fun and Profit
A How-To book for Asian Palmistry
All the information everyone needs to go forward with a soul mate or to learn how to find theirs.  Also 46 short stories from soul mate palm reading clients.

SOUL MATE CONNECTIONS
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Relationships, Love, Romance and Soul Mates

DIARY OF A PALM READER
Palm Reading Sessions from 1956 to 2003
Myrna Lou Goldbaum
Palmist/Psychic/ Author
www.myrnaloupalmistry.com

www.soulmateconnecitions.blogspot.com
Myrna Lou Goldbaum
PO Box 19081
Boulder CO 80308

Healing the Shadow
An in-depth look into the human shadow, how it affects us and how to heal it.
Truth A book for the advanced spiritual seeker providing a host of helpful techniques and insights.
Journey to Enlightenment
A contemporary view into the transformational process called life.
Ross Bishop
Shaman
201 Jefferson Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963-2325
(434) 589-3902
web site: www.rossbishop.com

blog: http://rossbishop.com/blog/

OWEN FIDDLER (Sing along to the tune of the Beatles’ “Nowhere Man”)
Has a selfish point of view, why he’s such a fool, no clue. Isn’t he a bit like me and you?
Owen, man, please listen. You don’t know what you’re missing. Owen, man, your world is at your command!
He’s no role model for you or your kids, but reading his story will learn ya a thing or two, and that’s a fact. This is an entertaining, thought-provoking, humorous and spiritually insightful book which will surely have you thinking about your own life. Hey you – yeah, you! Do you like to dance? Don’t forget to pay the fiddler!
www.owenfiddler.com

Title/Author: “Meet Your True Self through Meditation” by Swami Shyam

Description: A view of the Self through the eyes of the enlightened being.
Reading this book transforms one’s consciousness into the state of
meditation and knowledge of the Self as the free Space. Written in an
engaging and intimate style, the text explains what to expect from
meditation with a gentle explanation of the practice, and includes
anecdotes; a clear description of the meaning of the super state of
consciousness; references to the Bhagavad Gita; and the technique of
meditation that anyone can follow.
Available at: http://www.shyamswisdom.com/books/

Juliana by Adelle Laudan
Juliana’s healing journey after an abusive marriage.
http://adellelaudan.com

http://www.forbiddenpublications.com/book_pages/juliana.html

Title: In Silence, Discovering Self through Meditation
By Jane Rosalea Booth
e-mail: janerosaleabooth@yahoo.com
www.in-silence.net
blog: http://www.janebooth.wordpress.com
ISBN: 978-1-4251-2004-7
To order: http://www.trafford.com/07-0804 or http://www.in-silence.net

A simple daily approach to meditation, ancient wisdom and inner
peace, In Silence, Discovering Self through Meditation is a guide
for exploring our inner sanctuary and reminds us to live each moment
from the natural, peaceful place where we are closest to God.

Once Upon a Time There Was You: Three Magic Secrets to Finding Your Real Self
More than just another self-help book to discover new ways to find yourself but rather a journey to the center of yourself and back out again that gives you the key to YOU and also helps you to fit it into the lock and turn it.
Contact: 310-264-5625; maia@allaboutlifecoaching.com or http://allaboutlifecoaching.com/book-by-a-life-coach

“Core of Your Business”
one line description: An empowering workbook to help you get in touch
with the core of your business. Exercises for listening and
strengthening your small business.
contact: http://www.coreofyourbusiness.com

Kaya Singer kaya@awakeningbusin ess.com 503-493-1199

Debra Oakland
Living In Courage Online
http://www.livingincourageonline.com

A Spiritual Oasis for Overcoming Life’s
Biggest Challenges
The Voice of the Muse: Answering the Call to WriteA dynamic blend of inspiration and instruction for anyone in any genre seeking to write more effortlessly, flowingly and engagingly. http://calltowrite.com

The MoonQuest: A True Fantasy-The critically acclaimed, award-winning visionary novel that will change your life. http://themoonquest.com

Beyond the Fifth Gate (Fantasy)Paperback: 244 pages . Publisher: ePress-online (September 18, 2008) ISBN-10: 1934258245 , ISBN-13: 978-1934258248,Amazon Link: http://tiny.cc/9OGbN ,Fictionwise Link: http://tiny.cc/W7B4w

Five planets visibly align in the dawn sky marking the long-awaited Kamali’s Cycle. Based on ancient prophecies, Elita’s faith carries her to the first portal where she is faced with a choice; the risk of never seeing her home again. Upon entering the first gate, there’s no turning back. Her faith quest thrusts her into a one-way race against time, before the planets move out of alignment and the gates close for another 50 years. Follow Elita on this life transforming mission to free her home world.
Windwalker (Fantasy),Paperback: 220 pages ,Publisher: epress-online (September 14, 2007) ,ISBN-10: 0977222489 ,ISBN-13: 978-0977222483,Amazon Link: http://tiny.cc/F8MKt ,Fictionwsie Link: http://tiny.cc/bPKBR
The peace-loving Stygian people trust in their ancient prophecies predicting the coming of the Arich-their savior. Paranoia and fear prompt the issuance of royal Jonnick decrees designed to thwart his coming. Midwives ordered to report the birth of any child born on a moonless night know it means death to the child. Effects of the law trickle to the present where Manelin, a social outcast, and Jalil, a lame Jonnick girl ordered to be killed at birth find themselves thrust into the midst of unfolding prophecies and a world on the verge of annihilation. www.theinkslinger.net
Bartlett’s Rule: A novel about love, patience & hope.http://shop.vanillaheartbooksandauthors.com/product.sc?categoryId=3&productId=3
Reach the author at: ChelleCordero@gmail.com

POLARIZING YOUR LIFE TOWARD PERFECTION, Philip F. Harris. Alter your life and you reality and learn how to use The Law of Attraction! http://www.amazon.com/Polarizing-Your-Life-Toward-Perfection/dp/1594316619/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1226238085&sr=1-1

COLLECTED MESSAGES: GUIDES FOR PERSONAL TRANSFORMATIOM, BOOK I AND II, Philip F. Harris. Discover tools for better health, relations, abundance, awakening and more.
JESUS TAUGHT IT, TOO: THE EARLY ROOTS OF THE LAW OF ATTRACTION, Philip F. Harris. In the top 2% of all books at Amazon since October 2007. 2nd edition now available from ALL THINGS THAT MATTER PRESS
All available from http://allthingsthatmatterpress.com

and AMAZON.COM (JUST TYPE IN THE TITLE UNDER BOOKS)

CD’S, MP3’S

“Eight and Beyond.” Title track from “Eight” CD by Dyan Garris. Part of the Spiritual Toolbox(TM),This CD is 12 tracks of music for ascension and is #8 in the now complete series of music and meditation for Automatic Chakra Balance(TM), relaxation, help in sleeping, and vibrational attunement of mind, body, and spirit.

“Elements of Grace.” An MP3 from the recently released “Eight” CD by Dyan Garris. Part of the Spiritual Toolbox(TM),This CD is 12 tracks of music for ascension and is #8 in the now complete series of music and meditation for Automatic Chakra Balance(TM), relaxation, help in sleeping, and vibrational attunement of mind, body, and spirit.

DVD’s by Gurutej go to www.gurutej.com

to purchase
1. Awakening the Intuition for Women: Our Intuition is our link to the source of all creativity. Loosing this gift is one of our biggest losses, it is losing the inner voice of our soul.
2.Mental Clarity; Would you like to be more clear, alert and present in the moment? If yes, this is you new best friend.
3.Strengthening the Immune System: Stress compromises our immune system and today we all need help to uncompromising it.
This is the support for your immune system that is always available to you.
4. Kundalini Yoga for Balanced Chakras: Your energy centers are crucial to every part of your life. This will help you have a balanced life. Try it.
Gurutej
www.theenergygurus.com

www.gurutej.com

“A Journey Within Meditation — Introductory Guided Meditation” by Diane Brandon
An introductory Guided Meditation recorded by Diane Brandon, Integrative Intuitive Counselor, Radio Host, & Author. This meditation, almost one hour in length, allows you to experience meditation by going to a deeper level of consciousness, as well as to find your own answers within and achieve deep relaxation and relief from stress. Diane’s voice is soothing and expert, as well as adept in guiding people into deeper levels of consciousness. Available as MP3 file or CD. For more information or to order, go to either www.dianebrandon.net/products.asp

 or www.dianebrandon.com/index_files/page0176.htm. Contact Diane at diane@dianebrandon.com

Healing Methods – CD
Advanced healing methods for the spiritual seeker.
www.rossbishop.com

The Shamanic Journey – CD
The ancient shamanic journey process explained.

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By Rita R. Robison, Consumer Specialist, Blogging at The Survive and Thrive Boomer Guide

Guest Blogger

It’s not unusual these days for baby boomers to be working for younger bosses.

It’s a difficult situation, says Rachel Zupek, writing on CareerBuilder.com.

Today, it’s not uncommon for four generations – each with its own attitudes, perceptions, and values – to work side-by-side in the workplace. This sometimes makes it challenging for older workers to adapt.

It’s hard on boomers’ self esteem when younger bosses appear on the scene. In addition, younger generations tend to believe they have all the answers, and younger workers have a sense of urgency about the handling the latest challenge rather than reflecting on the best solution, according to Zupek’s article “Are You the Oldest Worker On the Team?”

Zupek offers these 10 tips to help you deal with adjusting to a younger boss:

1. Recognize that an important factor in managing any relationship is understanding the other person’s point of view.
2. Don’t assume traditional boss behaviors.
3. Never let ‘em see you sweat.
4. Keep an open mind.
5. Learn new things and look at things differently.
6. Use your experience to temper any potential insecurity about having a younger boss.
7. Help your boss get established.
8. Listen.
9. Spend time with your boss one on one.
10. Be the employee your boss doesn’t have to manage.

For additional tips on dealing with a younger boss, see:

“Younger Boss, Older Worker” — EmploymentDigest.net

“Bridge the Generation Gap with a Younger Boss” — Yahoo!hotjobs

“Meet the Young(er) Boss” — Christian Science Monitor

“Tips on How to Bridge the Generation Gap with Your Younger Boss” — Human Resource Solutions

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