6 ways a business can build resilience amid turmoil
Organizations that are resilient have a mixture of flexibility, effective communication and the ability to manage risk, write Holly Lyke-Ho-Gland… Read More »
Be a beacon of hope for your team this year
Leaders can lift up employees when they provide changes for connection, show them empathy and seek optimism even within difficult… Read More »
Ky. culinary leader builds a sisterhood with restaurateurs
James Beard Foundation nominee and owner of nine Kentucky restaurants Ouita Michel shares how the challenges brought on by the… Read More »
Skillshare CMO: DEI progress must be long-term
Skillshare CMO Liana Douillet Guzman acknowledges the DEI progress that was made in 2020 but encourages companies to continue to… Read More »
Unilever pushes inclusion with ads, suppliers
Unilever, the second-largest advertiser in the world, has pledged to improve inclusion in its advertising, eliminate stereotypes and partner with… Read More »
Kamala Harris readies for boundary-breaking role
As the first woman and the first woman of color to become vice president of the U.S., Kamala Harris is… Read More »
Mont. lawmakers debate bills focused on transgender youth
A Montana House committee has debated two bills related to transgender youth: one that would bar students from participating on… Read More »
Chef JJ Johnson calls for inclusion in restaurant industry
Chef and restaurateur JJ Johnson launched rice bowl concept FieldTrip in 2019 in New York City’s Harlem, created a program… Read More »
How Domino’s aims to improve diversity, inclusion
Domino’s is supporting diversity and inclusion by creating employee resource groups, contributing to organizations that support Black communities and starting… Read More »
Restaurant, farm groups applaud Biden immigration reform
The National Restaurant Association and United Farm Workers have expressed support of President Joe Biden’s recent introduction of the US… Read More »
MFHA celebrates 25 years of D&I leadership
Join us for the first in a series of webinars that will chronicle the journey and progress of MFHA, its… Read More »
5 ways leaders can communicate their care to employees
Employees perform better when they feel emotionally connected to their leaders, writes Yolanda Knight, who offers five practices for leaders… Read More »
How to develop highly resilient employees
Just 19% of American workers are highly resilient, according to an ADP Research Institute study, which shows such employees feel… Read More »
Build bridges to realize MLK’s “beloved community”
Ron Jones, executive director of Dialogues on Diversity, reminded the Indiana University Northwest community to strive for civil discourse with… Read More »
How to help chief diversity officers succeed
Companies can keep chief diversity officers on the job longer by having them report to the CEO, recognizing them for… Read More »
How women executives can mentor amid pandemic
Female executives should be given the opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of female leaders, especially during the… Read More »
How Chipotle prioritizes D&I
Chipotle continues to prioritize diversity and inclusion goals through a number of initiatives that include designing its corporate values around… Read More »
Apple spells out its $100M racial justice commitment
Apple, as part of its $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, will open an Apple Developer Academy in Detroit… Read More »
Beard Foundation unveils grants for BIPOC restaurateurs
The James Beard Foundation has announced the open application period for the Food and Beverage Investment Fund for Black and… Read More »
Stories are a leader’s friend for helping employees
When employees are feeling “stuck, struggling or successful,” leaders should be able to reframe stories to provide hope, encouragement and… Read More »
How to avoid discrimination in succession planning
Two-thirds of employers unintentionally discriminate during succession planning, with men three times as likely to be selected as having high… Read More »
Sephora to enact lessons learned from racial bias study
Sephora has launched an initiative to end racial disparity in its stores by doubling the availability of Black-owned brands and… Read More »
Gender-biased language in job ads deters women
A UK study by Openreach found that women were 200% more interested in making an application for an engineering job… Read More »
What can we learn from 30 leading companies?
Forward-thinking companies have clear goals, can adapt quickly and seek innovation regardless of origin, according to an analysis of 30… Read More »
Small-business strategies to foster diversity, equity
Small businesses, which sometimes hire just a few employees, can commit to diversity by building a welcoming workplace where each… Read More »
Kind launches racial equality initiatives
The Kind Foundation has pledged $225,000 and 1 million bars to organizations dedicated to ending racial injustice and supporting hunger… Read More »