Empathy, benefits can create higher employee engagement
Keep employees engaged by communicating with them through multiple channels, displaying empathy for their feelings, offering mental health benefits and… Read More »
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SmartBrief publishes original articles about food and beverage news and trends on our SmartBrief Originals page. Submitting guest posts is a great… Read More »
Diversity remains stagnant on Fortune 500 boards
The average minority growth rate on Fortune 500 boards has remained at 0.5% since 2004, according to a study from… Read More »
Embracing the paradoxical challenges of leadership
The best leaders are those who understand the job’s paradoxical nature but can still create a strong culture based on… Read More »
States could mandate Asian American studies
Some legislators and students are advocating for the inclusion of more Asian American studies in K-12 curricula in response to… Read More »
How Unilever supports a purpose-driven workforce
Unilever is prioritizing diversity and inclusion, sustainability and purpose in its company culture, which starts with leaders who “model the… Read More »
Ad authority rules KFC ad not derogatory
The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled that the KFC “Big Deal” ad featuring Black customers transforming into dancing chickens was… Read More »
How leaders use internal podcasts to engage
Leaders at companies including A+E Networks, Here Technologies and Arlo are using technology such as Workvivo and uStudio to engage… Read More »
JPMorgan expands diversity effort with scholarships
JPMorgan Wealth Management will award 75 scholarships annually to students at historically black colleges and universities for the next five… Read More »
CPG brands commit to supporting Black-owned media
Twenty GroupM clients have joined the firm’s Media Inclusion Initiative and pledged to allocate a minimum of 2% of their… Read More »
Discrimination case against McDonald’s dismissed
The lawsuit accusing McDonald’s of racial discrimination against Black franchisees has been dismissed by a federal court judge, citing insufficient… Read More »
5 ways to create good trouble that changes the world
Being a “professional troublemaker” who can create change means having the courage to point out areas of inequality, embracing failure… Read More »
Lessons learned: 7 leaders share post-pandemic plans
As companies make moves for employees to return to work, there’s more to stay in work life after the COVID-19… Read More »
Inclusion benefits from workplace allies
Amplifying the voices of diverse groups of people and avoiding performative allyship are among the strategies workplace leaders can use… Read More »
Amazon to focus “returnship” career program on women
Amazon will expand its “returnship” career training program, intending to get as many as 1,000 women who became unemployed during… Read More »
Hold everyone accountable to support diversity, inclusion
Tiffanie McDonald, Cox Enterprises vice president of inclusion and diversity, reminds organizations that it’s important to hold leaders accountable and… Read More »
Hershey details progress on social responsibility goals
Hershey has unveiled its 2020 Sustainability Report, which outlines progress made with initiatives that support diversity and inclusion, employee and… Read More »
Some farmers skeptical about $4B debt relief plan
The American Rescue Plan includes $4 billion to provide debt relief for farmers who are Black, Hispanic or otherwise classified… Read More »
How Black Voters Matter supports other organizations
Black Voters Matter raised more than $30 million in 2020 and has given $10 million to organizations in 15 states… Read More »
A closer look at McDonald’s Pride Month collaboration
McDonald’s is joining LGBTQ-focused streaming platform Revry for Pride Month programming, including a variety show. The collaboration aligns with McDonald’s… Read More »
Football taught this Chick-Fil-A executive about teamwork
A college football career taught Chick-Fil-A Vice President Rodney Bullard about competition and realizing that everyone makes mistakes. “As a… Read More »
How has philanthropy’s focus on racial justice changed?
Philanthropies and donors have pledged billions of dollars toward racial justice initiatives since the murder of George Floyd, but it’s… Read More »