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 »
Sisters carve pathway for Black winemakers
Robin and Andrea McBride are carving a pathway for Black women in the wine industry through their business McBride Sisters… Read More »
Compensation structures increasingly linked to diversity efforts
Companies are increasingly linking executive compensation to specific ESG goals such as improving racial and gender diversity. One-third of S&P… Read More »
US airlines celebrate Pride Month
As airlines begin celebrating Pride Month, Southwest Airlines highlighted one of its LGBTQ-owned suppliers, King Nut, which provides onboard snacks…. Read More »
Food Lion gives funding to Asian American organizations
Food Lion is supporting two Asian American advocacy organizations in the Carolinas through a $20,000 donation: the Carolinas Asian-American Chamber… Read More »
New food and wine festival aims to spotlight inclusivity
Charlotte, N.C.-based culinary team of Subrina and Greg Collier — selected as 2020’s James Beard Foundation Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership fellow… Read More »
LGBTQ+ wine industry leaders open doors for new talent
Three LGBTQ+ members of the wine industry, Theresa Heredia, Will Ferguson and Gary Saperstein, are pushing to make the industry… Read More »
Albertsons creates partnerships to diversify suppliers
Albertsons has joined with new vendors to enhance supplier diversity, including working capital platform C2FO, which will help the grocer… Read More »
Former Xerox CEO: Why the top job is harder these days
CEOs have seen their societal role expand in recent years beyond simply reporting to shareholders, says Ursula Burns, former Xerox… Read More »
Leaders that listen can inspire teams
Emma Coffinet asserts that active listening is one of the most valuable skills a leader can deliver to motivate a… Read More »
Being thankful is good to do and keeps employees around
Expressing gratitude for employees’ efforts, whether through personal notes or some other display, helps people feel better about their efforts… Read More »
How can businesses tell whether they are inclusive?
Inclusion is a goal in many workplaces, but it can be difficult to measure, experts from Gartner write in Harvard… Read More »
Hyatt DEI VP: DEI could help hotels retain talent
Hyatt Hotels Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Tyronne Stoudemire encourages hotels to focus on diversity, equity and… Read More »
Improving D&I starts with strategy, follows with metrics
Diversity and inclusion is more effective when it’s built into business strategy, such as in how the workplace is structured… Read More »
Commentary: Black founders need more than just capital
Venture capital can provide more to Black startup founders than just financial resources, writes Anthony Oni, a managing partner of… Read More »
Craft beer industry grapples with its #MeToo movement
Women in the craft beer industry are vocalizing the harassment, sexism and racism they have endured, prompting many organizations like… Read More »
Pride Month to be celebrated at McDonald’s, Shake Shack
Shake Shack is celebrating Pride Month with its limited-edition strawberry and blackberry frozen custard with rainbow glitter, donating 5% of… Read More »