How do you work? Write it down for your co-workers
User manuals can be helpful as literal, written-down guides for how your co-workers or reports can understand your values, work… Read More »
How to increase connection with remote employees
Managing employees from a distance requires leaders to be more personal and deliberate, whether that means video calls, asking open-ended… Read More »
Report shows racial disparities in D&I ratings
A Glassdoor Economic Research report showed Black employees gave their workplaces an average diversity and inclusion rating of 3.49 out of 5… Read More »
How employers, Asian professionals can move beyond the model minority myth
Jennifer Liu explores the model minority myth – a belief system that labels Asian Americans as successful overachievers who may… Read More »
Procurement leaders can promote diversity, inclusion
Procurement leaders can use their management strategies to improve diversity and inclusion by creating a safe environment, embracing transparent decision-making,… Read More »
D.C. wine tasting event drives inclusivity
Washington, D.C. sommelier Erica Christian and bartender Kapri Robinson rolled out virtual wine tasting events to eliminate stereotypes and give… Read More »
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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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 »