Equal employment opportunity is a key issue for many shareholders. The 1995 bipartisan Glass Ceiling Commission Study explains that a positive diversity record has a positive impact on the bottom line. Yet while women and minorities comprise 57% of the U.S. workforce, the Commission found that they represent only 3% of executive management positions. Workplace discrimination has created a significant burden for shareholders due to the high cost of litigation, potential loss of government contracts, and the financial consequences of a damaged corporate image resulting from discrimination allegations. In several instances, including at Home Depot, the financial impact on shareholders …