5 things / public commitment
Hi there -
This week I learned that SurveyMonkey, Eventbrite, Zoom, and other tech companies have joined together in a public commitment to require their partners and vendors to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion. In other words, these companies are using their buying power to demand systemic change.
This matters because many organizations aren't motivated to commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion unless there's external pressure - like a requirement from a large client like SurveyMonkey. How can your organization use your leverage and buying power to set DEI standards for your suppliers?
Here are some other things I was delighted to learn this week:
Target expanded its backup family care to all employees and waived eligibility requirements. Last year they opened this program (with 20 days of benefits) to all employees, and earlier this year (but news to me!) made the announcement that copays and other requirements were waived. This matters because employees are an organization's greatest asset - and taking great care of them is just the right thing to do.
Mississippi is getting a new state flag -- one without the confederate symbol. They accepted public submissions and you can choose your favorites here. This matters because symbols of the legacy of racism re-traumatize Black people.
Black and Indigenous-owned organizations will now be given a 38% discount on the standard price of CultureAmp products. This discount reflects the $0.38 wage gap between Black women and White men. This matters because it acknowledges and aims to repair the cycle of poverty and the racial wealth gap.
Dany Garcia became the first woman to own a stake in an entire sports league when she purchased the XFL this week. This matters because sports leagues have been male-led, and Dany becomes a possibility model for women with similar aspirations.
That's all for this week. Thanks for all you do to build a more inclusive world.
All the best-