Honoring historical moments such as Juneteenth in the workplace can not only strengthen a company’s morale but its sense of value by illuminating its commitment to social and racial justice and equity in the workplace and community.
Continue ReadingCategory Archives: Employer Resources
Talking About Diversity: Courageous Conversations in the Workplace
Talking about race and diversity can be uncomfortable. However, the injustice exemplified by the tragic killing of George Floyd and too many others over the years calls for us to seize this moment to listen, learn, and grow. The Chamber …
Continue ReadingTransformation in Detroit
MPC20 Conversations Corporate Social Responsibility: Business Roles and Actions By the Numbers: The Economic Cost of Inequity COVID-19 Town Halls
The Business Case for Equity
MPC20 Conversations Corporate Social Responsibility: Business Roles and Actions By the Numbers: The Economic Cost of Inequity COVID-19 Town Halls
Equity in Your Organization
MPC20 Conversations Corporate Social Responsibility: Business Roles and Actions By the Numbers: The Economic Cost of Inequity COVID-19 Town Halls
Companies at Work: Kelly
As companies continue to figure out how to implement strategies that combat racial and economic equity, Kelly Services, a recruiting firm that places talent at 90% of the Fortune 100 companies and long-time Detroit Regional Chamber partner, recently launched an initiative called Equity@Work. It is a corporate commitment to work to reduce or eliminate some of the unjust barriers in the workplace that limit access to meaningful work.
Continue ReadingThe Kellogg Foundation: Michigan Business Case for Racial Equity
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s report highlighting the business case for racial equity stresses the importance of racial equity as both an imperative for social justice and a strategy for Michigan’s economic development and growth.
Continue ReadingAn Equal, Equitable, and Inclusive Detroit Region Will Improve the Economy
As it looks to strengthen these efforts and put more resources towards the goals of uplifting racial justice discussions and achieving economic equity in the region, the Chamber will first look within to strengthen community efforts that already have a laid foundation.
Continue ReadingNo Excuses: Finding Diverse Candidates
It’s well documented that companies committed to hiring diverse talent see a positive ROI, but many still believe there is a limited pool of diverse candidates available or have difficulty creating a hiring process that attracts such candidates. Identifying and attracting diverse candidates requires a candid assessment about the underlying biases that exist within recruiting practices, as well as a dedicated and creative strategy.
Continue ReadingHow Organizations Can Build a Plan for Racial Equity
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are no longer just fancy buzzwords or items on an HR checklist. Two pandemics – COVID-19 and racial inequality – came to a head this year, the former intensifying continued inequalities across healthcare and the economy, while the latter once again brought to the forefront the country’s long-standing history of systemic oppression and racism.
Continue Reading