Why broad diversity is key for a board’s success
Diversity of race, gender and perspectives are each important for corporate boards, including having people from disciplines outside of business,… Read More »
Tours focusing on Black culture under development
Itineraries for tours focusing on Black heritage will be curated during the next six months by the Cultural Heritage Alliance… Read More »
Diversity is core to Haagen-Dazs’ rebranding
Elizabell Marquez, chief marketing officer of Haagen-Dazs’ parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, shares how diversity is guiding the company’s… Read More »
Anti-Asian hate crimes legislation gains House approval
The House has voted 364-62 in favor of a bill intended to crack down on hate crimes against Asian Americans… Read More »
Diverse ad agencies will have priority with Popeyes
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen announced it will give priority to working with ad agencies that have the same level of commitment… Read More »
Why leaders must balance vulnerability and strength
Alteryx CEO Mark Anderson has used listening circles, town halls and one-on-one meetings to connect with team members and display… Read More »
Study: Acknowledge employee emotions to build trust
Leaders build trust when they notice and acknowledge employees’ emotions, and that benefit applies even when a leader incorrectly suspects… Read More »
Study: Black representation in hospitality C-suite drops
The Castell Project’s “Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership 2021” study shows that representation for Black hospitality professionals took a step… Read More »
Fed survey: Pandemic effects highlight education gap
A Federal Reserve survey shows financial hardships caused by the coronavirus crisis had a much deeper effect on Americans who… Read More »
How Nike’s top exec for N. America manages challenges
Former NBA executive Sarah Mensah took over leadership of Nike’s North American division in March after heading the brand’s operations… Read More »
Here’s what you need to build a strong hybrid workplace
An audit of internal communications, meetings and workflows can help companies understand their culture before they design rules around hybrid… Read More »
IRI rolls out tools to bolster BIPOC suppliers
IRI has launched the Diversity Advantage Program to support BIPOC suppliers gain some traction in the industry via a host… Read More »
Restaurant industry sees limited C-suite diversity
While the workforce in the restaurant industry is diverse, this does not carry over to management, where 83% of executives… Read More »
App identifies safe spaces for Black LGBTQ people
Out in Tech and the National Black Justice Coalition are combating violence and hate toward the Black LGBTQ community through… Read More »
Foundation forms fund to aid Black-led nonprofits
The Philadelphia Foundation has formed the $1.8 million Black Community Leaders Fund with a $1 million contribution from Facebook and… Read More »
Spotlight on the tenacious spirit of Asian entrepreneurs
Entrepreneur magazine celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, spotlighting the resilient spirit of Asian small business owners, and how their… Read More »
Kwame Onwuachi pushes for inclusivity in the culinary arts
Author and James Beard award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi may have a collection of career highs that include 2017 Forbes 30… Read More »
5 tips for new CEOs
New CEOs need to quickly learn the truth of the organization, which can involve confirming information with multiple sources, swapping… Read More »
Expert: Consumers focus on bouncing back from pandemic
After a year of unprecedented challenges, consumers are starting to shift their attention to recovery with a continued emphasis on… Read More »
Pandemic presents chance to improve workplace inclusion
Employers have an opportunity to use pandemic-related changes in the workplace to better support women and be more inclusive, writes… Read More »
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s foundation teams with P&G
Procter & Gamble is partnering with the Archewell Foundation, a nonprofit founded by Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to promote… Read More »
Snapchatters want brands to support AAPI community
Snapchat research reveals 41% of its Canadian and US users plan to participate in Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage… Read More »