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 »
Starbucks plans $100M Community Resilience Fund
Starbucks will create a $100 million fund to back small businesses and community development efforts in 12 US cities with… Read More »
How PepsiCo is building bonds with Hispanic community
PepsiCo’s five-year, $170 million initiative to support Hispanics economically and academically is also taking a deep dive into understanding this… Read More »
Why great leaders need this fundamental skill
Certain skills are essential for leaders, like being able to have honest conversations about difficult workplace issues, including when that… Read More »
4 ways to reconnect with your passion for leadership
Leaders need to keep up their enthusiasm and passion for the job, and they can do so by continuously improving… Read More »
Play these games to promote team bonding
Help your team get to know one another better by hosting a talent show, a virtual escape room or a… Read More »
How a United Way chapter will make diversity a priority
The United Way of Central New Mexico held nine “kitchen-table” sessions with local leaders to discuss how the philanthropic sector… Read More »
Companies seek to hire 1 million Black Americans
Members of the OneTen coalition, which includes businesses such as Deloitte and Accenture, are participating in a 10-year campaign to… Read More »
How organizations can truly foster a sense of belonging
Organizations that truly want employees to bring their whole selves to work must ditch a culture of celebrating overworking and… Read More »
Giant Foods elevates POC brands via new label system
Giant Food is taking its diversity initiatives to a new level by adopting a label system that spotlights 3,100 products… Read More »
Hilton makes historic deal with Atlanta-area entrepreneurs
An $8.3 million deal with Hilton Worldwide Holdings has made two former college roommates the youngest African-American female property co-owners… Read More »
Black female chefs make their own way outside fine dining
The fine dining industry can no longer elude the reputation they have earned for denying Black female chefs a seat… Read More »
Opinion: Mayhem at the Capitol shows why equity is vital
The importance of equity has been underscored by the differences in the way rioters at the Capitol this week and… Read More »
Black voter movements drive Senate wins for Democrats
Grassroots movements, like Black Voters Matter and New Georgia Project, helped get the Black vote out and deliver historic U.S…. Read More »
Agencies advising brands on how to react to Capitol unrest
Media and PR agency executives say brands have suspended marketing activities and are reviewing their next steps due to the… Read More »
Plant-based food brands court consumers in Veganuary
Veganuary launched in the UK in 2014 as a nonprofit campaign to encourage consumers to try a plant-based diet for… Read More »
Why you should be a “shaper” instead of a leader
Leaders can become “shapers” who influence and inspire their employees by blending five modes of leadership — “teaching, learning, giving,… Read More »