The DSEF will support these resolutions. Nominating Women and Minorities Shareholders have asked boards to make greater efforts to search for qualified female and minority candidates for nominations to the board of directors and to endorse a policy of broad inclusiveness. The DSEF will support these resolutions. Typically, a board committee selects nominees for the board, and they run unopposed. If the board or the slate does not include women or minorities, the DSEF will oppose the board's nominees.
All corporations have the power to promote equality in the workplace and the marketplace.
The DSEF will support these resolutions. In 1995, a coalition of advocacy groups and businesses, primarily in financial services, developed the Equality Principles on Sexual Orientation. Shareholders have asked for reports on the implementation of the Principles. The DSEF will support these resolutions. Shareholders have submitted resolutions asking corporations to study the Principles or to subscribe to them.