Unilever takes inclusiveness-in-ads pledge to next level
Unilever is building on its efforts to eliminate stereotypes in advertising with the “Act 2 Unstereotype” program that includes working… Read More »
Chef Edouoardo Jordan accused of sexual harassment
Two-time James Beard Awards winner Seattle chef Edouardo Jordan has been accused of sexual harassment and inappropriately touching by 15… Read More »
Nonprofit teaches Black youths how to build wealth
The BlackRiver Financial Youth Academy in Philadelphia is trying to break the cycle of income inequity by teaching young people… Read More »
Hmong chef revels in his roots as he launches 1st eatery
Chef Yia Vang traveled full circle from trying to assimilate to American culture in his youth to now embracing his… Read More »
Chicago somm celebrates diversity, elevates BIPOC talent
Sommelier Ermoni Best channeled her frustration of being constantly shut out of Chicago’s hospitality industry into creating Launch Thy Neighbor,… Read More »
Instacart invests $1M into Black-owned CPG brands
Instacart will spend $1 million to help Black-owned CPG brands reach a larger audience of online shoppers. The initiative will… Read More »
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 »