131: How to Write a Statement on Diversity, Race, and Inclusion

<p>Simply put, companies in 2021 should have a diversity statement. <br/><br/>When Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged with killing George Floyd in May 2020, it triggered a national wave of protests throughout the country. The protests eventually simmered down, but the call for more diversity and inclusion gained the necessary traction to make diversity and inclusion a priority for companies. <br/><br/>A strong statement shows a company&apos;s commitment to building an inclusive workplace that welcomes people of all backgrounds. But how does someone get started writing the statement? What are the elements in an ideal diversity statement? <br/><br/>In this episode, you will learn how CEOs of major brands respond to diversity incidents, such as Derek Chauvin&apos;s conviction, and some suggestions for writing a diversity statement that gets the job done.<br/><br/><b>Listen + Subscribe</b> <a href='https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/wwwstitichercompodcastmollymcpherson/communicate-with-confidence?refid=stpr'>Stitcher</a> or <a href='https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/communicate-with-confidence/id1441897190?mt=2'>Apple Podcasts</a><br/><br/>© Molly McPherson 2021 <br/><br/></p>