The role of restaurants in driving wine inclusivity
Restaurants can play a key role in driving wine industry inclusivity by creating awareness among people of color regarding the… Read More »
Aisha Ibrahim named executive chef at Canlis in Seattle
Aisha Ibrahim will continue to infuse Asian cuisine into the menu of Seattle’s Canlis as the restaurant’s executive chef, the… Read More »
How to make meaningful change with DEI initiatives
Leaders can take steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at work, starting by ensuring that conditions at the company… Read More »
Are you changing business models or the mission?
Your company’s “strategic through-line” about who you serve, your mission and differentiators will always be there, and it’s business models… Read More »
Execs weigh in on DE&I training, communication
Learning and talent executives share lessons learned on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, including how and why such training can… Read More »
Walmart adds early-payment plan to diversity efforts
As part of its diversity initiatives, Walmart is expanding its early-payment program by allowing some smaller suppliers to hand-pick invoices… Read More »
Calif. farmer remains committed to Asian community
California farmer Kristyn Leach candidly shares some of the hardships she has endured this past year due to the impact… Read More »
How George Floyd’s killing spurred change at Target
The murder of George Floyd so close to Target’s headquarters a year ago spurred CEO Brian Cornell to increase the… Read More »
Lee Initiative program grows to mentor more female chefs
The Lee Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits program, founded in 2018 by Kentucky chef Edward Lee and managing director Lindsay… Read More »
How Chipotle’s chief people officer champions DEI
Chipotle’s Chief Diversity, Inclusion and People Officer Marissa Andrada has lead on a host of initiatives and programs focused on… Read More »
Shake Shack commits to 30% POC in corporate by 2025
Shake Shack has announced its diversity and inclusion goals, committing to 30% BIPOC in its corporate office, 50% BIPOC in… 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… Read More »
Are you doing enough to stop gender inequality at work?
HR leaders from SABIC, VF Corp. and other companies share how they’ve worked to reduce gender inequity at their businesses…. Read More »
Experts: Firms must identify, eliminate bias in recruiting
Diversity initiatives in the insurance industry need to include efforts to broaden the scope of recruiting and identify and eliminate… Read More »
Senate passes bill on hate crimes against Asian Americans
The Senate voted 94-1 to approve a bill intended to heighten law enforcement tracking of hate crimes against Asian Americans… Read More »
Walmart bolsters diversity in leadership roles
Walmart’s latest update to its ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts show 25% of its key leadership roles are now held… Read More »
Restaurants’ futures depend on diversity, immigrant hires
As the restaurant industry is largely dependent on immigrant workers, issues around deportation and diversity, and how it will affect… Read More »
Heinz pledges up to $1.2M to Black-owned restaurants
Heinz is teaming with The LEE Initiative and Southern Restaurants for Racial Justice to give up to $20,000 to 60… Read More »
This “magic elixir” can cure a leader’s unhappiness
Leaders who constantly feel tired, discouraged, frustrated or negative should reflect on their feelings and prioritize the “magic elixir” of… Read More »
Why middle management is a 2-way job
Executives have wide business and strategic context but know less about the technical work the higher up they are, whereas… Read More »
Racism is big problem for 81% of older African Americans
AARP’s 2020 Vital Voices Survey found 81% of African Americans age 45 and older believe racism is a major problem,… Read More »
Capital is the biggest hurdle for Black wine entrepreneurs
Professor Monique Bell has been researching Black professionals in the wine industry and said they report encountering racism and confusing… Read More »
How to support POC employees after Derek Chauvin verdict
Employers must recognize that a verdict in Derek Chauvin trial doesn’t end Black employees’ trauma, writes Mandy Price, an advocate… Read More »
New L.A. cafe strives to exemplify community, diversity
Brian Lee and partners have launched Open Market, a cafe and convenience store on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, representing… Read More »
Guinness creates brew to invest in Black community
Guinness Open Gate Brewery has partnered with members of Maryland’s Black community to kick off the million-dollar Guinness Gives Back… Read More »
Wendy’s reports on environmental, diversity priorities
Wendy’s plans to prioritize sustainability efforts and increasing diversity within company leadership, the company stated in its latest Corporate Responsibility… Read More »