Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Seldom have three words been packed with so much potential, yet also mired in controversy. They can be bounced around like political footballs; serve as HR “to-do” boxes aimed at maintaining a status quo; or be harbingers of real change that accelerate the success of the people, companies and industries who understand that there’s a business case to be made for DEI and widen their strategic planning accordingly.

Mary Kay Inc. released a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month and highlighting the transformative changes the company has enacted within its model, as well as through external touchpoints. 

The numbers don’t lie: racial equity initiatives & hiring practices are crucial for developing longevity and profitability.

(This article was written by Yola Robert and appeared on forbes.com.) Over the past week the awareness and allyship around the Black Lives Matter movement has caused companies and brands to reevaluate how diverse and inclusive their teams really are. While social media, podcasts and books have been a great place to start, there is much work […]

Mary Kay Inc. announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2019. Mary Kay is ranked number 150 of the 500 companies on the list. “What sets Mary Kay apart is its enthusiastic adherence to the principles on which Mary Kay Ash, our founder, formed the company,” said […]

Columbus, Ohio-based Thirty-One Gifts recently announced that it has expanded its business presence and accompanying charitable outreach with a new multicultural initiative targeted toward Hispanics. On Saturday, September 8, the company launched its Latina Initiative designed for both Spanish- and English-speaking Latinas in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are opening our doors to the Latina market and we’re […]