Stories from the Community

How to Start Your Journey to Inclusion:  Simple First Steps
Tom Hering Tom Hering

How to Start Your Journey to Inclusion: Simple First Steps

Cinthia Manuel and I recently had the opportunity to present a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion focus topic at the “Conscientious Leadership” workshop, hosted by Benefit Corporations for Good. Sharing our insights and hearing about attendees’ experiences trying to drive change in this area was a fantastic experience, full of learning for us all.

Especially for those on a triple-bottom line journey, the words Inclusion, Equity, Equality, Diversity, Accessibility, and Justice are commonplace.

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3 Keys to Creating a Diverse (And Productive) Work Environment
Tom Hering Tom Hering

3 Keys to Creating a Diverse (And Productive) Work Environment

Many small business leaders today are charged with the stewardship of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D/E/I) work of their organization. Those who truly embrace this work as core to the achievement of their overall business goals will experience more challenges and, yes more rewards. The diversity literature indicates that holistically engaging diverse workers will lead to increased creativity and overall team performance when the differences are managed effectively. 

So, what does this mean to you? 

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5 Important Reasons To Get Certified as a Benefit Corporation
MaryAnne Harmer MaryAnne Harmer

5 Important Reasons To Get Certified as a Benefit Corporation

You are an entrepreneur or a small business doing all the right things.

You believe in giving back but you also want to make a profit.

And you care about the environment. For your kids and grandkids, for your community, for the world.

In sum, you believe in the triple bottom line of people, planet profit. 

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Lesson from Benefit Corporations: Diversity is More than Affirmative Action
MaryAnne Harmer MaryAnne Harmer

Lesson from Benefit Corporations: Diversity is More than Affirmative Action

Throughout the 20th century, businesses appeared homogenized. But as time passed, huge changes have occurred in our workforce and businesses. The people inside today's companies resemble nothing like those employees just a few short decades ago.  

The most obvious difference: You will find greater gender and ethnic diversity across most industries.

What might not be so obvious is that diversity is a major contributing factor for business growth and success. In a recent study conducted by McKinsey Group...

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