In the News

ProGroup In the News

ProGroup is an acknowledged source for insight on diversity and inclusion issues. Here we highlight occasions when ProGroup makes the news or is called on to keep journalists and media outlets up to date.

07/26/06 - Star Tribune

What Do You See?

For the cover story of their business section, the July 26 Minneapolis Star Tribune invited readers to try an exercise borrowed from ProGroup's training materials.

10/01/06 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Disability Employment Awareness Month begins with a stellar finish

Marla Runyan, a runner with a disability who also happens to be featured on ProGroup's Honoring Differences diversity calendar, wins the 2006 Twin Cities Marathon.

04/03/06 - DiversityInc., April 2006

Linking Diversity to the Bottom Line

How does a diversity consultancy stay vibrant after 20 years? ProGroup found the answer by continually chasing the future and breaking new ground.

04/03/06 - Women in Business, Michelle Kibiger

Women Changemakers

Karen Stinson appeared in this short profile in Women in Business.

08/15/04 - The New York Times, Eilene Zimmerman

The Many Delicate Issues of Spirituality in the Office

With Americans spending so much time on the job, some of them are finding ways to bring spirtuality to the office.

12/15/03 - Kansas City Star

The December Dilemma: As America's workplace diversifies planning celebrations grows more complex

ProGroup offers tips for managing seasonal celebrations in the workplace.

12/07/03 - Chicago Tribune, Katherine R Lewis

Avoid holiday pitfalls in office party plans

ProGroup's Karen Stinson comments on how a well-planned holiday party can unite a workplace, while a badly executed affair risks alienating employees.

09/23/03 - Chicago Tribune, Brenda McCarthy

A weighty battle in the workplace

While more employers are being sued for size discrimination, obesity claims are tough to prove and tougher to win. ProGroup's Ann Johnston chimes in on the issues.