Retained executive search firm Caldwell announced it has joined the growing coalition pledging to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more than 1,000 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, John Wallace is committing himself and Caldwell to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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By signing on to this commitment, Caldwell is pledging to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of more than 1,000 signatories have already shared more than 1,000 best known actions, exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative conversations via the initiative’s unified hub, CEOAction.com.
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“At Caldwell we understand the positive impact diversity and inclusion has on performance and innovation and we are dedicated to cultivating an open workplace where employees can present challenges, opportunities and share perspectives,” said John Wallace, CEO of Caldwell. “As leaders in executive search, we have an amazing opportunity to champion change in our industry and commit to making a better, more inclusive environment. By joining together to tackle this critical societal issue, we intend to be at the forefront in cultivating more diverse and inclusive workplaces for our clients and our industry at large.”
Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards effecting positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce facilitates community, but also drives innovation and creativity. A recent study found that 85 percent of those surveyed reported that diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.
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