Publications
Publications
- November 15, 2021
- Harvard Business Review (website)
What Do Black Executives Really Want?
By: Frank Cooper III and Ranjay Gulati
Abstract
Recruiting and retaining Black talent is a priority for many organizations. Most are committed to and investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). And yet, according to interviews and focus groups with Black executives working in a variety of blue-chip companies with strong DEI programs, very few feel good about their workplace experiences at work. They feel isolated, unable to be authentic, and less confident. How can employers and individual managers ensure that Black employees feel safe, seen, and supported? This article outlines some concrete ways to make that happen.
Keywords
Black Executives; Selection and Staffing; Retention; Race; Organizational Culture; Change Management
Citation
Cooper, Frank, III, and Ranjay Gulati. "What Do Black Executives Really Want?" Harvard Business Review (website) (November 15, 2021).
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