What’s the best way to lock down the DE&I culture practices you’ve been creating? Through your company’s governance structures. Today’s day of learning is dedicated to putting those practices into policy and learning about how governance can be used as a tool to deconstruct systemic...
Providing equal opportunities to all employees (regardless of race, gender, disability status, etc.) is an impactful first step when working to create a more inclusive and supportive culture in the workplace. BUT something that is often left out is the concept of equity -- providing...
Our topic of the week is Culture and Governance, and this week we are going to cover topics addressing: current social injustices, creating policies that add to everyday inclusion, and moving the needle on equitable, long term change. To start, here are three areas that are...
Juneteenth 2020 Documentary by Nat Irvin and The Office of Thought Leadership and Civic Engagement at University of Louisville's College of Business Q&A with Nat Irvin Q: What do you see as the biggest problem that black employees face in the workplace? Very broadly speaking, the lack of...
When beginning the journey of becoming a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive company, leadership buy-in is essential. We’ve all heard the saying “change starts at the top”, and this sentiment is especially important when incorporating more supportive DEI practices into your business because: Many leaders...
“An agriculture facility that’s leading a revolution in America” is how AppHarvest's founder and chief executive, Jonathan Webb, describes his Eastern Kentucky-based company that’s working not only to develop the region’s economy but also to implement a more just food system for the greater Appalachian...