It’s not 1953: Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck on Workplace Diversity

<p>You <em>know</em> what the right thing to do is...but can you <em>act</em> on it? Today on Morning Brew’s podcast Business Casual, Ellevest co-founder and CEO Sallie Krawcheck is tackling one of the biggest questions in business: <strong>workplace diversity</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>As Krawcheck sees it, we’ve read enough studies proving a more diverse workplace yields higher returns for investors (15% higher, per recent reports). Now, it’s time to do something about the pay gaps, investing gaps, savings gaps, and more that hold top talent back.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Business Casual, Krawcheck also explains…</p><ul><li>What companies and CEOs are doing things right</li><li>Why women-founded startups (think The Wing, Outdoor Voices, Glossier) are thriving</li><li>Why impact investing doesn’t mean sacrificing returns</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>She knows what she’s talking about</strong>: Prior to building Ellevest, Krawcheck was CEO of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, CEO of Citi Wealth Management, and CEO at Smith Barney.</p>