Employers consider making Juneteenth a paid holiday as employees demand action on DEI efforts

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The call for social justice has been growing louder as employers reexamine the way they approach their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

Employees are demanding greater representation for themselves, their female peers, and their colleagues of color. It is no longer enough for employers to simply say they support DEI efforts; they must take actionable steps to prove to their workforce that equality is a core part of their company culture.

Amanda Schiavo
Associate Editor

Amanda Schiavo is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News. Follow her on Twitter at @SchiavoAmanda.


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